Teachers love the end of the school year. Yes, we will miss our students dreadfully, even the stinkers. But most of us are really tired, burnt out, longing for a break to recharge, improve our education through summertime classes, and get away for just awhile. This teacher feels the same way. My school ended on…
(Well, not exactly in MY town…) After two long years of yarn withdrawal since my two local yarn shops closed down, July brought a new yarn shop to Bentonville! I am sooooo excited! I visited Ashley Spencer in her cute little shop called Yarn Alchemy. (For those of you who may not be familiar with…
(Do Knitting and Birdwatching Go Together?) A few weeks ago, I had major surgery. No complaints. I feel really great, and I’ve lost significant weight in the days post-surgery. I can’t lift anything heavier than my kitty (and she’s pushing it!), so I’m working to get caught up on paperwork in my office for my…
Exploring the Endless Joys and Benefits of Knitting Embracing the Art of Knitting I have been knitting for almost 50 years. I belong to several online knitting groups. I wrote about them here. One of the most often questions I get asked by non-knitters is “why do I continue to knit?” In a world that…
A WIP (Work In Progress) On Our Last Visit… In a former post, I shared with you a picture and “harrowing” story of casting on when one is distracted. An NBA Playoff game would be a great example. (It wasn’t even my favorite team playing! Go Jazz!) When I straightened out the mess I made…
Welcome to Knitting with Anita! I’m Anita, and I love knitting! My DH (Dear Hubby) suggested that I start this blog/website since I am so passionate about knitting. So, here goes! My Story First, a little about me: I was born and raised in the South (Arkansas, to be specific). With the exception of about…