Designs In The Works

The last few days have just flown by while I was designing. It's all I can do to knit as fast as I can design. Right now I'm swatching for a second shawl design.

I have also finished up charting a mitten pattern. It is now being knit. I've had the idea for these mittens for over a year and a half now. I even bought yarn for it more than a year ago! It's kind of a relief to get the idea out of my head and onto paper.

The pattern for the Green Gables shawl has been finished and is now being test knit. Just need to take better pictures for the actual pattern.

Of course I've got another scarf on the drawing board and two hats that are so close to being done it's a little silly. One needs to be test knit and have an additional photo added. The other just needs one last little bit designed before it is finished up. (I almost called myself lazy for not finishing the two hats. But honestly, having six knits I'm simultaneously working on is a bit draining.)

Something to Aspire To - 2KCBWDAY6

Something to aspire to – 2KCBWDAY6

Is there a pattern or skill that you don’t yet feel ready to tackle but which you hope to (or think you can only dream of) tackling in the future, near or distant? Is there a skill or project that makes your mind boggle at the sheer time, dedication and mastery of the craft? Maybe the skill or pattern is one that you don’t even personally want to make but can stand back and admire those that do. Maybe it is something you think you will never be bothered to actually make bu can admire the result of those that have.

I have to say that there isn't much in knitting that intimidates me. There are plenty of techniques I haven't tried, but it isn't out of fear. I did quit a pattern once because I could never end with the correct number of stitches. It stopped being fun. (I still haven't found a good pattern to go with the avocado green yarn)

I do aspire to being able to design a wide range of garments. I feel very comfortable with hats, and pretty comfortable with mittens. But I feel out of my depth when it comes to designing sweaters and shawls. But I have plenty of ideas!