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Knittin and Truckin

not at the same time of course

January 11, 2008 2:19:11 PM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
Yesterday I delivered a military fire truck to an Army Reserve post in WV. It was a heavy sucker and required overweight permits as I was grossing 92,000 lbs. That made for some slow climbs on the hills.

I've been parked at the truckstop ever since make delivery waiting for them to find me another load. Ah well, at least it's given me some knitting time. Yesterday I started working on a beanie inspired by a pattern I saw on a piece of pottery. I worked on it last night while enjoying a few cold ones at the little bar next door, and that make for some interesting conversations. One woman even told me that she used to teach knitting, which I thought was cool, and then a moment or two later pointed to one of my stitch markers and asked "What's that for?". Ummm, yeah, taught knitting huh?

I finished up the beanie this morning. While not perfect I think it's better than my first colorwork attempt. One of the Mexican guys who works in the Mexican kitchen next to the bar wanted to buy it from me LOL



I'm just hanging around now waiting for one of two things. Either they find me a load or work hours end so I can go have a beer.

I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.
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Reply #1 January 12, 2008 11:53:55 AM
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It's awesome! Your creative abilities are so prevelent! It looks awesome! Do you write down your designs, as in charting them.. or just wing it?

lol, 'One woman even told me that she used to teach knitting, which I thought was cool, and then a moment or two later pointed to one of my stitch markers and asked "What's that for?". Ummm, yeah, taught knitting huh?" She was just trying to impress, lol but bragging about knitting is a new one.. but one that would be obvious to impress someone like you.


Keep up the great work..

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Reply #2 January 12, 2008 12:02:17 PM
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I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.


Now that sounds cool.
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Reply #3 January 12, 2008 3:58:36 PM
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Do you write down your designs, as in charting them.. or just wing it?


I do the math in my head and pretty much wing it from there.
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Reply #4 January 12, 2008 3:58:59 PM
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I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.


Now that sounds cool.


Yeah I'm working on it now and it's looking pretty decent.
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Reply #5 January 12, 2008 11:12:37 PM
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Wow, nice colors on that beanie! I like the sound of the camouflage one too!
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Reply #6 January 13, 2008 10:47:47 AM
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Wow, nice colors on that beanie! I like the sound of the camouflage one too!


Thanks, it came out ok. Still working on the camo one.
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Reply #7 January 14, 2008 10:11:56 AM
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You would have a great market with all the GIs for your camouflage beannies!
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Reply #8 January 15, 2008 7:57:09 PM
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You would have a great market with all the GIs for your camouflage beannies!


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Reply #9 January 15, 2008 8:04:21 PM
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I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.


I have to see that.

~Zoo
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Reply #10 January 16, 2008 7:30:23 AM
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I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.


I have to see that.

~Zoo


He posted a picture, didn't you see it? no? He is good!
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Reply #11 January 17, 2008 6:45:11 PM
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I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.


I have to see that.

~Zoo



I am thinking I'll do a camouflage beanie next.


I have to see that.

~Zoo


He posted a picture, didn't you see it? no? He is good!


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