Getting my Knitting Mojo Back
I knit a lot this Fall. I may have only completed two projects, but they were pretty big projects - two sweaters that I absolutely love and wear all the time. However, that last cardigan kind of did me in. After it was completed, I simply lost the desire to knit. I thought about knitting something else, but my heart wasn't really in it.
During the Winter Olympics, I began to feel inspired to knit again. Team USA's Opening Ceremony hat was awesome, but since Spring was approaching, it seemed a bit to wintery of a project to begin that late in the season. I also absolutely loved Team Sweden's crocheted hat, and really wanted to make on for my friend J9's new baby (J9 lived in Sweden for a while, so I thought she would dig it). Only problem is, I don't know how to crochet. I tried several times, but it didn't work out so well. It's like I have a crocheting mental block or something. A friend finally gave me a tutorial, and while I think I could now crochet a fairly decent scarf, the Sweden hat is still beyond my capabilities.
So I set aside my yarn and needles for a while and took a hiatus. I've enjoyed watching TV without counting rows and doing nerdy things in my free time like working on puzzles. But there is one pattern that has been on my mind since the fall - the Slanting Gretel Tee. Last week, my fingers began to itch for the knitting needles again. I also got the new Knit Picks catalogue in the mail, and wouldn't you know it, there was the perfect yarn in the exact color I was thinking of for the Slanting Gretel Tee. It was a sign! I ordered the yarn and it came in the mail today. Perfect. Now I can begin a new project while watching "The Power of Madonna" episode of Glee! Sounds like the perfect evening.
During the Winter Olympics, I began to feel inspired to knit again. Team USA's Opening Ceremony hat was awesome, but since Spring was approaching, it seemed a bit to wintery of a project to begin that late in the season. I also absolutely loved Team Sweden's crocheted hat, and really wanted to make on for my friend J9's new baby (J9 lived in Sweden for a while, so I thought she would dig it). Only problem is, I don't know how to crochet. I tried several times, but it didn't work out so well. It's like I have a crocheting mental block or something. A friend finally gave me a tutorial, and while I think I could now crochet a fairly decent scarf, the Sweden hat is still beyond my capabilities.
So I set aside my yarn and needles for a while and took a hiatus. I've enjoyed watching TV without counting rows and doing nerdy things in my free time like working on puzzles. But there is one pattern that has been on my mind since the fall - the Slanting Gretel Tee. Last week, my fingers began to itch for the knitting needles again. I also got the new Knit Picks catalogue in the mail, and wouldn't you know it, there was the perfect yarn in the exact color I was thinking of for the Slanting Gretel Tee. It was a sign! I ordered the yarn and it came in the mail today. Perfect. Now I can begin a new project while watching "The Power of Madonna" episode of Glee! Sounds like the perfect evening.
That sweater is fabulous. Good luck with the knitting and post a picture when you are done. Elaine
Slanting Gretel Tee is beautiful!!! I can't wait to see what colors you choose. Creating art is good for the spirit - best of luck with it!
that was a beautiful sweater!! You are very talented. I cant even sew a button back on a shirt, I have to get kevin to do it :o(
Cant wait to see pics when you finish!!
Oooh I cant wait to see your progress. I joined a small knitting group which really helps to force me to keep knitting. Sometimes I have to force myself to go but then afterwards Im glad I did - its so therapeutic. Glad you are finding time to start again.