We stopped into one of the big craft stores this afternoon. I had heard that some of them are now carrying higher quality fibers, so I decided to visit the yarn aisles. The funniest thing happened: a woman asked if I was a knitter and then proceeded to ask my advice on string bags.
How apropos that I had just started this string bag minutes earlier. I won't be finishing this one, though. This one I started for someone else who was having an awful time trying to get around how fiddly this is to get off the ground.
Nice blue color, isn't it?
The pink and white one isn't finished: it is still in progress and is now living in the minivan for pool crafting hours.
I seriously have to get back to my knitting. Perhaps at knitting night tomorrow?
School at Home Report
Writing
While the plan was to do two letters a day, it isn't starting out that way. That's okay: we still have more than 26 days before school recommences.
I saw 18 bunnies on my walk tonight;
most just sat still, but some bounded.
most just sat still, but some bounded.
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I haven't crocheted in forever. I think it might be time to find a crochet project to supplement my knitting. :)
Looks like Neatnik is doing well with the writing. If she keeps up the pace with one letter a night she'll be through them before school starts. :)
So what is your advice for string bags? I've made several from sock yarn (wool/nylon blend). They seem to be pretty strong but I haven't washed them much so I don't know how well they'll hold up. I'd like to try some in cotton but worsted seems too heavy but I don't think thread would be strong enough.
I'm jealous of Neatnik's handwriting - I think it's at least as good as mine, if not better!
Plymouth's Sockotta holds up really well. My first two bags were from this yarn and I used an E hook. I usually use these bags for produce.
Bag #3 was hooked with some unknown cotton which also has a sparkly pink filament in it. I don't remember off-hand what size hook I used, but the yarn itself is heavier than sock yarn - about DK or sport weight, so I used a larger hook. It is, therefore, somewhat larger than the first two bags. This bag is really sturdy and I carry cans and such in it.
The current pink and white bag is from Crystal Palace's Panda Cotton. It is strong but the yarn separates into its component four strands very easily - which is why I am not knitting it into socks.
Heh - she asked the Queen of String Bags about string bags. Perfect! :D
If the reading level isn't too difficult, Neatnik may enjoy reading Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary. It's a fun story about a "gifted and talented" young girl who decides NOT to learn writing cursive.
With all those bunnies bounding about it's no wonder you didn't get to the "C" page!
I made everyone on my list market bags for Christmas last year. I used Red Heart Hula which I found on super closeout. Hula is a shiny poly light worsted that's as durable as can be. I felt the discontinuation and uber-closeout-ness balanced the whole "made from spun petroleum" aspect.
I really should do more bounding. I've been sitting on the couch a lot today and bounding would probably do me some good. Not to mention the entertainment value for the neighbors...
I should make some string bags for the Christmas box. I baked the Oatmeal Bread today and it's wonderful. Thank you for the recipe. I asked my DH if he'd like to take the second loaf into work for sharing tomorrow and he greedily said, "No way!" I may need to make more very soon.
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