Things I’m learning
About Socks
- I can’t watch a movie and knit them but I can watch TV which takes less concentration
- The harder I’m concentrating the tighter my knitting gets. I need to loosen up.
- Socks are the perfect project because even with mistakes you can wear them and since they’re hidden no one has to know they’re not perfect. I’ve never been good at practice pieces that aren’t good for anything.
- I LOVE working with the 2 circular needles. Having all the sole stitches on the 16″ needle and the instep on the 24″ inch needle makes things really simple to follow and my book shows me how easy it is to convert patterns written for DPD.
If you’ve been thinking about learning to knit socks you should go for it. I’m good at reading and teaching myself to do things but if you aren’t it’s worth taking a class.
About Wii
- While I kind of like the Wii Fit, the routines or exercise seem too short and they don’t flow as well from one to the other as I’d like. Also while some are fun and some do get you moving they just don’t feel like you’re working hard enough.
- After debating whether to spend more money on the Wii as an exercise option, I bought EA Sports Active (it’s made for the Wii) today and did one workout and it’s really SO much better. The intensity is higher and the flow of the workout seemed smoother or more connected is maybe what I’m trying to say.
- From here I’d like to continue with the Yoga on the Wii Fit and add in the EA Sports Active workouts and see how it goes.
Finally, ignoring the mess in the house doesn’t make it go away! I need to go back to doing just one small task a day to get the clutter back under control.
hee, hee, I hear ya about the housework! I always vow to do one or two things a day, but until the house looks like a tornado hit it, it’s too easy to ignore, especially with quilts to make, fabric to dye, and sock to knit!
Two circular needles are the only way to go for knitting socks, at least as far as I’m concerned. So much easier than dealing that four double-pointed needles.
the clutter won’t go away, gee I have been waiting years for that…lol
I know what you mean. In addition to digging out of snow today I need to do a few other chores before the dust bunnies take over.
I hear you in the house work, I keep hoping some house cleaning faeries will show up and help out but so far it hasn’t happened. I’ve just started knitting, currently making a scarf with the ultimate goal of knitting socks.
I would love to take a knitting class, I’ve tried a few times teaching myself, even having friends help, but I’m hopeless. Not that I need another hobby, but I’d really like to learn. I hear you about the clutter – it’s never ending in my house!
Mary – I’d like to try socks but the whole double-pointed needle thing keeps stopping me. Could you share the name of the book you are using that shows how to convert patterns? As for TV vs movie, I find I’m the same way!
DH is retired … we could come visit and set him to work… LOL
Mary have you seen these socks (no I’m not a knitter).
http://www.knit-purl.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=3888
Happy cleaning
I want to learn to knit too (nice not to be alone in that) I think I’d definately have to take a class, I’m hoping I’ll do it this year and the more posts I see about it is encouraging. Mary, your socks are wonderful. I need to learn how to not sleep then I’d have the time.
I don’t have a wii but I joined Curves some years back and I could never get a good workout there. It was just too slow and choppy for me. I was probably in better shape then anyway. I may be fine there now-I think I’m officially a slug, so sad.
And on housework…I just noticed the dust bunnies before I sat down at the computer…dang I know I dusted a couple days ago..maybe I thought that last week, time flies but not when you’re cleaning.
Now Mary — you seem TOO organized to be worried about chores. I’ve never knitted but am almost convinced to give it a try watching you do it. I could do with a bright pair of red socks… And PLEASE, let’s not discuss having to exercise. I just don’t have the time!! LOL!!!!
I’ve noticed my house isn’t getting any cleaner either. My sister has EA Sports Active and I was thinking of getting it too. I agree about the WII Fit exercises, too much time in between the routines. I wonder if you put them in your favourites, would the wait time in between be shorter. I’m going to try Biggest Loser, I heard it was good too. Actually I would like to get something like Dance, Dance Revolution. I have to check the web to see if there is something like that for the WII. Have a great day.
I’ve exercised all my life doing all kinds of programs. Curves is a good workout but it will only take you so far. It’s a great toning exercise & better then nothing. I made a committment Jan 1st to exercise 5-7 days a week for 30 minutes. To keep from getting totally bored, I do a 35 minute treadmill workout while watching TV on the days I don’t do Curves. Tried doing the usual Weight Watchers diet too once again but find I can cheat on it too much so I’m trying hard to cut back on so many carbs. We all get those in way too many foods. Basically stuff that really taste good, ha, ha. I admire you Mary for exercising at home. It takes real discipline to accomplish this & it sounds like you are on a mission. Good for you!
A tip I read somewhere said using a treadmill, walking fast outdoors or running will burn belly fat which makes sense to me & in our age group that seems to be where the extra weight goes. I turn the incline up pretty high most of the time which really makes me work up a good sweat, ha.
Keep us posted on your new exercise program besides Wii.
Forgot to add for you older gals there is a program called “Silver Sneakers” through some health insurances that will pay your monthly fee at health clubs. Have the health club check it out for you.
I have the Wii and I got the Biggest Loser workout. You will get a workout. I have to take things slow, so its definitly a challenge. But my son who is really a workout fiend, (yeah, I think they switched babies on us years ago, he’s 24), has difficulty doing a challenging workout. Even my husband will do it. For us it was worth it.
Hi,
Thank You for the Wii (spelling) exercise review. My daughter and I have been looking into it. She is Yoga obsessed. (wi fit).. It was nice hearing feedback from it. I of course was looking at your beautiful quilts..no interest to her, lol.
Thank You again.
You are my inspiration.
Renee
Someone’s been breaking into my house again and messing it up while I’m at work. That must be it, because when I came home Friday afternoon because of the snowstorm, my house looked like a bomb had gone off in it. I had to spend 2 to 3 hours cleaning the house just to be able to sit down and sew. It was THAT bad. Sorry the cleaning fairies aren’t cleaning while you are sewing. How neglectful of them!
I don’t normally post responses, but I got Wii Fitplus for Christmas and loved it, but I agree about the time in between activities. And I made the same decision to get Active and found it keeps moving in a nice flow from exercise to exercise. What I really like in Fit plus is the Obstacle course and I wish they would make that a whole new program with lots of levels and options.