I love learning new things. Of course, part of this is making a lot of mistakes, getting stuck and having to figure it out.
Fitting. Lots of fitting.
Basting and re-basting. Discovering that my hand-stitching does not hold up under the weight of the fabric. I could probably persist but I think some plain old top-stitching will sort this out.
It is difficult to learn new things about the same things – therein lies the challenge.
Searching for a better way to work decreases in an uneven rib. Still not perfect but better than it was.
A birthday hat for a friend. Challenged myself to learn a new cast-on for rib and I love it. Challenged myself to do something a bit different for her with a honeycomb texture. It didn’t quite work out but now I know what will work and it’s better than what I imagined initially.
I’ve been living in this since the weekend. Yes, it’s a small blanket. Yes, it’s the dreamy cloud that is Malabrigo Lace and yes, it has already started to felt into itself! The pattern is Quill. I wear it doubled over with a shawl pin and then open it out over my knees when I’m sitting in the evening.
Over the last few years, I have become increasingly aware of people saying the same thing to me: That’s amazing! Do you sell what you make? I have had many conversations about this with people in different areas – dress designers and tailors, fellow knitters, non-crafty friends and strangers alike. On one hand, it is difficult to price attractively that rewards your time, skill and materials. On the other, there will always be a market for high end, hand made, well made, unique things. So, I suppose it’s about balance, marketing properly and being aware of the value of what I make. I am thinking about these things an increasing amount as I move into a new phase of my life. I am finished my music studies and I have music work that I love and that is about as secure as it can be right now. Alb encourages me to consider all the things that I can do and not get boxed in by doing just one thing. The more things I can do to make a little money, the better. It sounds like the perfect summer project if you ask me.
What do you think?
I think Alb sounds like a very supportive husband. You knit with the speed of light so I think you could make a nice cottage industry out of your skills. Go for it!
I second Kim’s comment. Definitely, start selling your knits, Aileen. You are such a speedy knitter that it is a major advantage apart from the fact that you are so skilled and experienced in the knitting field. Go n-eirà an t-adh lead.