First day of the workshop

Well today was interesting I tired to get more sleep but my ipod wasn’t charged and I have become unaccustomed to falling asleep with out classical music.

This post is form the 14th.

The morning started out good, with Randi, Miguel and myself all learning words in Spanish. I was fun and most of the ladies once they knew what we were doing knew what we were talking about. Teaching symbols was essential as symbols are universal. ( this workshop was put on by Misti International).

Also covered were the importance of swatch. Swatch and gauge are important in making of garments.

I felt bad as Randi wanted to show the women what she was talking about and all I had with me was my socks on size 1 US.

Some of the words: ok I copied this down as Miguel wrote it so if it wrong I m sure someone will let me know:

Knit-punto dereches

Purl- punto reves

YO-lazada

At we then went through Crochet stitches as well and this was interesting.

Randi then showed up some really simple charts. As I never follow charts this was a bit hard for me. I thought the even rows were the back so when we had to write a mock chart……

I know you guys are thinking how long have you been knitting. But I knit from my handspun and rather simple patterns as when you have to dye the wool, spin it then it come to knitting it and you try to get out as easily as possible. We continued on with different kinds of patterns. Then we had a brief lunch that was something like a hamburger but on a different type of bun.

I MISS KATIE. Who I hope is enjoying being with Jay at the beach and not freezing her butt off.

But today she missed it Senorita Julia made Giant fired stuff yuquitas ( stuffed with cheese) and of course fried.

This post was form the 14th.

WE then went to Calicmpo where I worked on a swatch for a sweater. Once we got home I went with Miguel’s soon to be sister in law, who helped me to find an eyebrow pencil. I need to either have the foresight that I will wax off my eye brow so I should carry a pencil or I shouldn’t not wax it off. I also go a mascara pencil, and lip pencil and two Ice cream ( I got hungry). I guarantee my mom that all of these things are important to my well being while in Peru. Walking around with half an eye brow is affecting my confidence level. I also think I am getting fat ( I know all of you have been asking how I haven’ been), too much beer, cake and delicious food. So I think I m going to swim I only brought a bikini and not a racing suit but well see.