sampson
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by sampson on Jul 27, 2012 22:19:25 GMT -5
Well, .... it isn't really rock related but this is one of the things i have been doing during the evening while i am out searching for gold. After working a solid 12-14 hours i like to relax for an hour or two and let mind drift while i knit a little bit. I am prospecting and camping in a remote area with no power, phone, or radio signals so i needed another hobby to help me wind down before bed. My mother taught mw to knit over 25 years ago and it all came back to me pretty quickly and i am now crafting things i would have thought were beyond my skill back then. So far this season i have knitted a couple scarfs, toques, gloves, and have just finished my most ambitios knitting project to date. It is a wool pullover sweater with a simple cable pattern. I couldn't find a pattern like i wanted so i made up my own by taking ideas and measurements from a few different ones that were close to what i wanted. Enough typing, ..... on to the pics.       I know it isn't rock related but it is something i have been doing while i have been searching for the heavy yellow rock, .... gold. I have enjoyed this different type of craft but i am looking forward tot he winter again when i can get back to rock carving and polishing. |
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rxscram
has rocks in the head
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Post by rxscram on Jul 27, 2012 22:21:13 GMT -5
That's a great looking sweater! Very nice work.
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Post by geoff on Jul 28, 2012 0:52:03 GMT -5
That's awesome. I'm super jealous of your abilities.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jul 28, 2012 7:16:00 GMT -5
Dang, man!!!!! You did a really good job!!!! Especially since you put it together from different patterns! I am sure it's going to come in handy come winter time, too! Kudos to your mom for teaching you, as well. Wayyyyyyyyy too many youngsters (male & female) & for that matter, not so young, nowadays don't know s**t about some of the simplest things of living! Things like cooking, cleaning, sewing a simple button on or fixing a little hole in a shirt or pair of pants! Heck, why even bother to learn how to do that when you pay good money (money you could spend on rocks) for a pair of pants with holes already in them!!!!!! Schools don't even teach them anymore & parents certainly are teaching them because some of them don't even know how!! Sorry got off on a tangent! It's a pet peeve of mine!!!!! REALLY NICE SWEATER!
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jason12x12
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by jason12x12 on Jul 28, 2012 7:43:22 GMT -5
pretty cool
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itsandbits
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 28, 2012 11:30:59 GMT -5
way to go man;
Kudos, in more ways than one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2012 11:44:35 GMT -5
That is an awesome sweater and the fit is perfect. My mother taught me how to crochet but I lost the skill a long time ago. Knitting is almost a lost art here in the USA but still going strong in other parts of the world. Great to see someone carry on the skill especially a man. Most people look at it as a woman's trade or skill but a lot of men are taking it up because it is so relaxing and you can do it anywhere.
Jim
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Post by helens on Jul 28, 2012 13:43:14 GMT -5
WOW!!!!! That is REALLY good!!!
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Jul 28, 2012 14:31:40 GMT -5
Excellent!! Nothing keeps you warm like a wool sweater.  |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Jul 28, 2012 14:38:03 GMT -5
Looks great on you too!
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 28, 2012 14:45:55 GMT -5
excellent work! my grandmother used to knit voraciously, sweaters, afghans, socks, mittens. all the good stuff. she taught me, but i never got very good at it. my mother crocheted. i taught myself hot to chrochet, but agin, never really did much with it. so, i stand in awe of your skill, Sampson!
KD
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Post by Pat on Jul 28, 2012 15:36:03 GMT -5
Great job! Looks great on you, too. Knitting is a good counter-balance to rock hunting out in the woods.
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Post by helens on Jul 28, 2012 17:54:25 GMT -5
OMG! I JUST realized who he reminds me of... anyone watch 'Spartacus'?  |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 28, 2012 20:03:22 GMT -5
Wow, that's skill!! It looks perfect  I did a little crochet in my younger days but lost interest (didn't have the patience back then)  lol .... very cool sweater!! |
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RockIt2Me
has rocks in the head
Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 28, 2012 20:39:47 GMT -5
Very impressive....I never had the patience.
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 29, 2012 17:22:30 GMT -5
Wow! Impressive work! My mom in law knitted me a sweater once that turned out big enough to use as a sleeping bag. Your's actually fits well *L*. And I'll bet up where you live it's useful too. So dang hot here in Texas now that one of Adrian's banana hammocks would be too much clothes.....Mel
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Post by talkingstones on Jul 29, 2012 18:25:48 GMT -5
Beautiful workmanship!!!! You're up in Alberta. It's the end of July... I'm thinking in about 2 and 1/2 weeks this is going to be really nice in the evenings! Enjoy!!!!
Cathy
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sampson
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by sampson on Aug 12, 2012 11:27:02 GMT -5
Thanks for all the great comments. I was away prospecing the last two weeks since i posted this and it is great to see so many nice comments. I have worn it a few times now and love the way it keeps me warm without overheating me.
Knitting is definitely a dying art around here too. There are a few older ladies who do it a lot as well as a very few younger girls who do it but so far i have only ran into one other man who was an avid knitter. People do find it strange to see me knitting in public places, ..... especially since i am a mid 30's long haired bushman, .... but it does start up some interesting conversations.
I am now making a cardigan version with a much more detailed cable pattern out of some of the same yarn but am already looking forward to my next knitting project that i have the wool for. It is going to be another pullover but this time in a very detailed and complicated Aran pattern like a classic Irish fishermans sweater. It is very time consuming but i would rather do anything with my hands than sit around watching the tv like so many people tend to do. It has even given me some ideas for a stone carving once i get some more continous free time this winter again
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Post by talkingstones on Aug 16, 2012 19:13:36 GMT -5
Something with a Celtic chain I imagine! Amazing how one thing melds into another when working with your hand! Enjoy!!!
Cathy
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Post by susand24224 on Aug 16, 2012 19:39:01 GMT -5
Ahhhh--my second favorite hobby! What a perfect way to spend evenings. Beautifully executed cables, and lots of patience there--very nice job.
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I did a little crochet in my younger days but lost interest (didn't have the patience back then) 
lol .... very cool sweater!! 
