2nd Day of Sock Yarn

On the second day of sock yarn, Simply Sock Yarn gave to me....

my own Jumbo Knit Mug by Charan Sachar!

To have a change at winning this awesome 20 ounce knitter's mug, simply answer the following question in the comments below:

What is something new you did in 2019? Did you branch out in some way? Perhaps meeting new people somehow or starting a new job? Did you become a mom or a grandma or aunt? Did you try a new craft or recipe? Please do share!

For me, it’s coaching. My boys play a fair amount of sports at our local Y and this year they were short on volleyball coaches for Henry's team. Since Terry and I play a lot of ball, we decided to help out and coach. Neither of us have ever coached before and it turns out it was really fun to do, especially for a group of 7 year olds. I was really nervous about doing this- I'm a people person but it seemed like a lot of pressure. Turns out, I really liked seeing the kids blossom and become good team players, and it was even better doing it beside Terry and with Henry and his friends. Now we are going to even help out with Henry's basketball this coming season. I never thought I’d be into coaching but I really do like it! So if you're in the shop in person on Saturdays and rarely see me there on that day anymore, coaching is usually why... that and just needing a whole day off a week!

Usually, I'd share a picture of what I'm writing about, but I'm not going to share a picture of a team of kids without a parent's permission, so instead this is Henry doing a bit of rock climbing after his game a few weeks ago. We have an amazing YMCA system here in NE Indiana- wonderful family events, child watch for when the adults want to play a few games or work out, pools for summer and winter use. It really is a great community resource and a way to meet some wonderful people. My mom even goes to do movement and yoga classes and takes the kids swimming! If you want to try something new in 2020, perhaps join a local Y!

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Comments

[Michele]

I'm learning to knit socks...one at a time on double pointed needles! Right now i am working on the tube part and then once i get it to about 6 inches my friend from church, Fran will teach me how to do the heel, I'm so excited.

[Jalinn Nobis-Wichman]

In 2019 I started to weave. Love it. So meditative

[Rebecca Briggs]

I changed the populations I work with, from young people with Special Needs, to senior citizens who are at nutrition risk. It's been challenging and rewarding, at the same time!

[Susan Nichols]

Never was able to do skating, ice or roller, due to a birth defect in my hip. After a life time of restrictions, and having both hips and knees replaced, at 68 years old I tried sled hockey for the first time last week. Loved it, and planning to do it again!

[Sharon A. Rocha]

Am working up the courage to try knitting & quilting. Have been researching them both to death. Have to just do it.also getting ready to put house on market & downsize to anothef state.wish me luck please!

[Carol H]

I'm learning to set up a schedule for work versus fun balance as I transition to retirement from teaching.

Would love to win that beautiful mug.

[Cindy]

We took the 3 youngest grandkids 7 through 16 on a 12 day road trip in an RV (never done that before) from Oregon to Yellowstone then the Crazy Horse monument and on to Mt Rushmore. In the knitting world I entered Sock Madness for the first time and made it through the 4th round. Learned so many new techniques- several I’ve used again and again like the German long tail cast on. I’ve improvised a hat and a pair of socks with my own pattern.

[Kimberly Cantler]

I joined the knitting guild and did my first fair isle. Planning to start the master knitting course in 2020.

[Ann Neftin]

Learned to knit socks in 2019. AND encouraged a friend to learn to knit socks, too. We both were “sock snobs” before. We were like “ Socks? Are you kidding?” We are *now* both very addicted sock knitters. We “sock bomb” relatives & friends like crazy. They love it. And we’ve have become closer. Because of *socks*!!!! 🧦

[Amy G]

This year - I went to Scotland for Shetland Wool Week! This caused me to use up all of my allotted vacation time at work - something I have never done!

(I know I'm late for the contest - I am still very excited for the trip I took and would highly recommend it!)

[Kaia]

I'm learning brioche and color work this year. I still get a bit frustrated at all the extra yarn everywhere but it sure is an adventure

[Patricia Lucado]

I joined a fiber group in the beginning of 2019. Have not stopped. Learned knitting, peg board, dry and wet needle, cleaning fiber, fiber festivals. Shared how to with many and last weekend 3 young girls went home with projects to complete. Love to give back what was given to me in no matter what I do. Feel so blessed.