Knitting helps me unwind from deciphering and writting Java programs during the day, so you won’t find any knitting geek code here. I shutter at the thought of knitting emulating computer programming.

I’ve been meaning to make a short list of my knitting quirks so instead of code here’s my knitting history in a “nutshell”.

• modified picker (wrap yarn around the needle with my index and thumb)
• 2 years experience (+ six months many years ago)
• not a fast knitter, will immediately rip any mistake but manage to get all projects completed
• strongly prefer Addi Turbo nickle plated needles
• favorite yarn is Koigu merino
• swear to only use natural fiber yarns unless making socks, then a little nylon is ok
• try not to stash yarn but …
• knitting book stash is bigger then my yarn stash
• like challenging technical projects
• have done intarsia in the round, lace, fair isle (but all have been small projects)
• haven’t knitted any blankets, shawls, scarves, hats, washclothes or aprons
• will never knit an apron, cell phone cover or knitting bag
• avoid anything with more then a few rows of garter stitch
• first project was a sweater and second was a pair of socks
• knit first pair of socks twice, first time with traditional heel then second time with short row heels
• will knit garments flat or circular without prejudice
• swatching is a must
• knit in public on the bus, in a car, on a boat, before a movie
• never more then two works in progress
• usually stick to fingering, sport, DK weight yarn
• mostly self taught via books
• started spinning yarn with a hand spindle and have a wheel on order
• haven’t quilted since taking up knitting
• not thrilled to hear crochet is the next big thing