what kind of knitter/crocheter/crafter are you? is it about the process of the craft or the end result?
enquiring minds want to know!
enquiring minds want to know!
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02/25I LOVE the FEEL of the wool when I spin and the rhythm of the wheel. Very tactile person I guess. I haven't really done any of the processing (washing, combing, carding) before spinning other than to help shear the sheep or llama. My end results are all newbie stuff that I plan to make into belly dance items so I can keep them for a long time. I think process for me!
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02/26I really love the process of knitting and spinning. Granted - on spinning with my drop spindle, it's definitely more about the process than the product as I never really produce enough yarn to make anything significant.
With knitting though, I'm split pretty much down the middle. I *love* knitting, but the end result is always a motivating force. I get caught up in the excitement about whatever new project I'm working on, but if I don't finish it in about a week, I end up getting excited about some other project and moving on to that, so the end result is about 15 WIPs and very few FOs. *grin* -
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02/26I think I love the process with the end result. But I get bored fast and want to do something else quickly, so its got to be a quick process. I did knit a sweater once with a hood and it took me 4 - ever. Ive worn it a lot, but I dont think I would attempt another one for a while. Its arm warmers and little hats for me!
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02/27I love the process of knitting. To me it is very soothing and relaxing. However, I also can't wait to see the finished product. It gives me such a feeling of accomplishment. -
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02/28Actually I'm a bit of both too! I get this idea in my head and then I can't wait to see it in reality. I have to have the quickie projects going while I have a slow one at the same time so I get the (ok not) instant gratification to keep me going.
I once did an insane project a jacket with an intarsia Celtic knot on the back and trim all around, I really wanted to spin the wool myself, it took over a year from start to finish, I'll post a picture of it. Basically, it took that long because I was so busy doing all the "little" projects in between and then lost the pattern and had to order another copy of the magazine etc...
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02/28I'm definitely about the process. Having something at the end is great, but I just like to play with thread.
I just finished my first knitted hat! It's so cute. If someone can tell me how to post photos, I'll send a few up.
I found some really special yarn yesterday. It's called Maizy and is made from corn, with elastic for stretchy-ness. Perfect for socks:
www.crystalpalaceyarns.com/cpy/....html
It's so pretty. It reminds me of vintage clothing. It's expensive, around $7 per ball....but as I understand it you use less because the elastic makes it go farther.
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03/01Process mostly. Which is just as well, or I'd get discouraged by the multiple works-in-progress and few finished items. I like to be doing, rather than to have done. :-)
For me, finished products are a mixed bag. Some become wardrobe staples, much-loved and well-worn/used for years; some are given away to good homes; some hang around as a reminder of what to avoid in future projects, or get themselves recycled. Of course I love the things I love, and I enjoy receiving appreciative comments from the recipients of my work, but the "failures" aren't a bother... (I find some people have trouble understanding that.) -
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03/01I LIKE the Maizy yarn!!! Where can you order it? I want to try some corn socks! The colors are really pretty, $7 a skein is not bad at all.
And Eileen! I know what you mean as those projects that are reminders of what not do do again! I have changed a lot in my feelings about what I want to knit any more. I used to only knit my own patterns that were based on things that already fit me well, and then I started knitting a lot of other people's patterns, I think I'm circling around to doing my own stuff, often inspired by others but in ways that fit my personal style. I'm tired of knitting things I will never wear!
Socks though are one of my favorite projects! I can never seem to knit enough and every time I knit myself a pair one of my daughters seems to permanently borrow them, so they are always a good thing to make. -
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03/01The Maisy yarn is in most yarn shops. They also have Panda, which is Soy and elastic.
Just went to a nice shop today in Bloomington, IN and bought a skein of local, hand dyed cotton/flax. Absolutely beautiful! -
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03/13Started my first pair of socks with Maizy (Indian Corn colorway) yarn. At first the thread felt really small and the four dpns were scary, but now I've got the hang of it.
I've only got through the ribbing and am starting the leg in stockinette. I'll let you know how it goes when I get to the heel! -
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03/13Fun! I love knitting socks! I went to my old yarn shop last week and they had quite a selection of Maizy yarn, it's very nice! The heel will be fun! I love turning a heel! -
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03/16Carolena, you must learn how to knit socks with two double pointed needles, it will literally double your output! And once you become proficient at it you can figure out how to turn any four needle pattern into a two double pointed needle pattern! It also has the advantage that you don't need a special holder for your dpn's when you travel with them the circle keeps your stitches right where you left them.
Of course if any of you are purely about process, then it is a matter of challenging your brain :)
I am a complete hedonist; I knit with natural fibers that feel good in my hands while I'm working with them, and I am a product oriented knitter in that I do sell stuff on the side -- also am known for my Christmas gifts!
Nice to be in a tribe that shares both of my passions, fiber arts and belly dancing -- although I am a cabaret style dancer through and through, needs me my sparklies ;) -
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03/16you mean circular needles then right? Yes it is a great technique, you can knit two socks at once, which is very satisfying and you don't have to worry about finishing that second sock! I actually have a pattern that I wrote when I was teaching sock knitting that I'd be happy to share with anyone who would like it.
Did you just join the tribe Susan? I don't think I've seen you before this, but I could just be a space case! WElcome either way! Even tribal dancers like a little sparkle! : ) -
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03/16Oops, brain spasm, yes circulars are what I was thinking of...
Yes, I'm new, one of your members pointed me in your direction. My husband is appalled that there are more people like me to help me feed my addictions ;) and share ideas with.
I truly love sock knitting, it's my nearly sole knitting diversion now. The differing methods of construction are fascinating, truly an engineer's masterpiece of design. I am thinking of starting a pair of Turkish socks because the heel construction intrigues me. -
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03/17Yes, I am going to switch to two sets of circulars for my next pair of socks. I really like working with circulars, but the dpns have been fun to experiment with. You really have to be able to turn your brain in one direction for the circs and the other direction for the dpns. I love that! -
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03/17If you think about it with circular needles you are still working with 4 needles! It's just that you've separated your circle into 2 sections instead of 3 or 4. I like both techniques they are very elegant and yes sock design is an engineering masterpiece, I agree! Two advantages of using circulars instead of the dp's is that you can, try the socks on while knitting & the end stitches don't tend to fall off the needles. The disadvantage is if you are fond of Turbo Addis like I am, the needles are expensive, but once you've made that investment it's well worth it! I used to work at a yarn shop and teach knitting and most of my discount was used on investing in needles and books. -
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03/19Right now I am juggling several concepts, all about knitting in the round: dpsn, two circulars and magic loop on one long circular-woo!!
Plus, I just found the Math4knitters poscast!! -
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03/19I don't like the magic loop, but I'm curious to see what you think...I feel that having the extra bit of connecting cable sticking out of the knitting is wonky! But, that said, I'm very into the elegance of the techniques of 2 circs or 4/5 dp's....god I'm weird!
Math for knitters???? that sparks my curiosity! I'm am weird....
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