Could this be a new skill?
Here's what I'd love to learn...
INSIDE: satisfying, squishy progress, a festive color palette, keeping things interesting + the rewards and anxieties of tackling a new learning journey.
My latest yarn tasting has been with Muse (Aran weight, hand painted 100% superwash Merino.) The colorway is Glee Speckle and it reminds me of confetti!
The pattern is the Conifer Cap by Alison Griffith and it’s a suggested pattern by Knit Picks for a hank of Muse.
I’m using a US8 5.0mm needle and reached the gauge of 4.5 stitches in 1 inch.
Muse is a lovely yarn to knit with and the thicker weight means my progress is quicker! 😊
There’s no chart reading shenanigans this week due to the cap being knitted in the round. So I’ve been reading every row from right to left.
I love cables. Especially when I don’t have to use a cable needle!
It’s turning out well! I’m looking forward to wearing it on cooler mornings.
I was reflecting on an excellent article by
who discussed ‘the right amount of whelm’ when knitting a pattern.I think my love of cables is just that!
Knitting them keeps my interest and the resulting fabric is appealing. Others are often impressed with my knitting and I appreciate the praise.
I’ve been toying with the idea of writing my first knitting pattern, a baby blanket.
But oh, the anxiety. I don’t know how to create a pattern! But the only way I can learn is to make a start, and I’m equally excited about the new skills I’ll gain.
I’m super motivated, as the final blanket is for a beloved friend’s baby.
I’m thinking colorwork and sections of textured stitches. I love the colorwork ribbing Phil at The Twisted Yarn used in her Fallen Leaves cowl. So in my more confident moments, I have a starting point for my baby blanket design.
As knitters, we have hundreds of textured stitches to choose from. I’m going to flick through some stitch dictionaries for inspiration.
Keeping the blanket design simple is my goal, and I’ve set a deadline. The finished knitted blanket has to be sent to the United States before October!
I’ll keep you posted on my progress for the design in the coming weeks.
Sharing this with you has got it out of my head as just an idea and made me take action. That’s the power of accountability.
“Slowly, slowly, gently, gently,” as they say. Wish me luck!
And another question for you: if you’ve designed a pattern, what was part of the process? If you haven’t created a pattern, what would be your dream project?
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Mystery Quote Of The Week
"A crocheted piece is the lovely manifestation of a thought, expressed through hand, heart, hook & yarn."
Who said this? Comment or press reply! No cheating! 😊
(You’ll find out if you were correct next week.)
Last week’s answer was… Virginia Woolf!
Comment below if you got it right.
Crafting Trivia Question Of The Week
What’s unique about Norwegian Selbu mittens?
What’s the answer? Leave a comment or press reply! No cheating! 😊
(You’ll find out if you were correct next week.)
Last week’s answer to: which island of Denmark would you typically find a knitted Bridal Jacket?
Was… Fanø! Did you get it right? Leave a comment if you did!
Learning new skills is such a rewarding part of any hobby. What’s the skill you’ve learned you’re most proud of, or found the most useful?
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P.S. See you on Sunday. You won’t want to miss Coco & Pepper’s picks!
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Before you go…
I’ll be cheering for you and your first pattern, you can do it! 👏🏾👏🏾
Muse is knitting up beautifully! Yayyy!! Wishing you the best for the baby blanket design. I am sure you'll enjoy it. Thank you for mentioning about my article. I am so glad it led to some reflection. 💗