Welcome to the Challenge Yourself monthly linky. You can find out more about the linky and why I decided to start it here.
My February aim was to learn to knit and hopefully knit a scarf by the end of February.
My mum is a fantastic knitter and sits clattering away watching TV, never once glancing at her hands. So I was hoping for some genetic knitting ability. Actually I am not that bad, as it turns out. I watched a video on You Tube on how to knit, got my lovely wool from a cheap shop for £2.99 per ball, dug out the needles mum sent to me and I was away. I really quite enjoy it. I am only knitting a scarf, so I am not following a pattern. I think if you are, it might be a little more stressful and less enjoyable, but for now it is quite therapeutic. I had hoped to finish my scarf by now, but I made it 60 stitches wide and had a poorly Baby this week, so this is as far as I have got. I think I will manage to finish it before the end of the month though. However, I challenged myself to learn a new skill and I have!
What have you achieved this month? This linky will stay open until midnight on 28th February for you to record all your February challenges. I will open March’s linky on 25th March (which again will be open for a week).
My March challenge will be to bake, ice and create Baby’s first birthday cake. I bake, but I have never iced with fondant or used any designs etc so I have a lot to learn. Here is what I hope to achieve;
Just remember your challenges could be as simple as drinking more water, walking everyday or keeping in touch with people. They need not be huge challenges, just something that will give you a sense of achievement when achieved. Remember to comment on others to provide a sense of support to everyone challenging themselves!
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Well done you! My knitting skills are just about making a scarf! I just can’t read a pattern!!
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I haven’t tried a pattern yet! x
I need to turn to YouTube for some tuturials… I am completely useless at knitting and crochet and would love to know how to do it! I can bake a cake however, so not all is lost! 😀
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You Tube is fantastic. You can learn so much & it is more effective than learning from a book x
Well done! It’s a great idea to challenge yourself. I am rubbish at knitting, it’s definitely an achievement to learn. Good luck with the cake too!
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Thank you very much. I feel quite pleased with myself and love having set things to do each month. Rather than a list in my head of all the things I want to try but never do! x
Well done you. I can crochet, but I can’t knit to save my life! I hope the cake turns out lovely.
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So do I, but I am scared of the cake, think I may have set my sights too high 🙂 x
I used You Tube to learn how to crochet. I did it but it’s not something I carried on doing so I’m not sure if I can remember how to do it now! Well done on learning a new skill. I’ll try and set myself a challenge for the linky next month 🙂
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Great, it will be lovely to have you join in. Crocheting is on my list too. You Tube is amazing for tutorials. x
Well done. I tried to knit and did a bit when pregnant when pregnant with my first, but let’s say I can’t be good at everything lol.
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🙂 Thanks! x
That is really good! I still haven’t picked up my knitting this month, but I really must get back to it – thanks for the reminder!
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Thanks, I am pleased with it, but think it is a bit wide…. x
i really, really want to learn how to knit! i started teaching myself years ago and couldn’t quite get the hang of it and gave up, haha.
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You should check out You Tube, the videos were easy to understand x
Good luck. I love knitting and it’s great to just sit in the evening and knit x
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Thank you. I do really enjoy it x
My knitting skills are none existing but this is something I always wanted to try… maybe one day soon
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Go on you may love it! x
Well done! My 5yr old has recently been taught to knit by his nanny! They made a scarf too! that cake looks awesome, good luck!
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Thank you! I don’t think my version of the cake will look like that…! x
I’m not brilliant at knitting but last year took up sewing for the first time. It’s a steep learning curve!
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Very satisfying though 🙂 x
I really need to join in with this challenge, I am so terrible at not starting (or finishing) things I want to get done!
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Come on and join in! I always want to do so much & never do anything. With this I really have to! x
Wow! Knitting is something I would love to learn but I’m just too inpatient 🙁
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I find it quite therapeutic 🙂 x
If you have a baby under one and you are organised enough to blog AND knit, you are already acheiving! Good luck with your cake, I’m sure you’ll do a great job! 🙂
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Ah thank you x
Well done on your achievement and good luck with the cake!
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Thank you! I think I will need it! x
What a great idea and well done on picking up knitting so easily. I would love to learn how to knit my mum makes my children some lovely things.
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Thanks. There’s something nice about handmade stuff x
My 11 y/o taught herself to knit by watching YouTube – she’s currently in the middle of making a baby blanket! How ambitious is that?
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Well done her x
Wow well done you with the knitting, I’ve never been able to knit so I crochet instead ;). Fab idea for a linky x
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Thanks! Crocheting is on my list too! x
I cannot knit but used to do macrame and i would love to get into it again. That cake looks amazing – good luck
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Ooh I might have a go at Macrame. I think I will need the luck with the cake! x
Ooooh, you can knit! I really have been any good at it but you’ve inspired me to give it another go. I’m trying to drink more water and the home improvements are coming on well so feeling quite positive here 🙂
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🙂 It is fun! Write and accomplished post and link up? x
I keep saying I’m going to learn to knit one day..one day x
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You should do it, it is quite good fun x
I’d love to be able to knit one day. Brilliant idea about challenging yourself, I shall have a think about whet I could challenge myself to do. I hope the cake goes well x.
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Thanks, you should link up x
I am so excited to find a new link party!!! I totally linked up. You should link up to mine too on Mondays!!
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Thanks for linking up ! x
Oh I LOVE this idea. Will join in for March definitely
Liska xx
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Great! Will be great to have you x