:: 1st collage ::
row one
knitted armchair slip cover in cream | biscuit scout
yarn & sprigs art print | jenna dickes
knitted back in gray | NzLbags
row two
knitter's spot photograph | kerri brewer
wedding shawl in mustard yellow | TickledPinkKnits
mustard yellow acrylic wool | yarnisland
row three
skinny knitted tie | vKnit
collection of vintage knitting needles art print | kookyskeins
chunky ivory cream wool & silk sweater | ovejanegra
row four
cabled leg warmers | cleos craft
wooly vase in mustard | the same
row five
knit pillow sham in cobblestone | precious knits
gray chunky baby blanket | knitsome designs
sunflower pompom hat | tortilla girl
.................
:: 2nd collage ::
row one
rococo shawl | tickledpinkknits
quiet time photograph | habitofbeing
row two
ball of yarn silver charm earrings | luckymejewelry
letterpress cable knit coasters | redbirdink
loop scarf pattern pdf | ruby submarine
row three
large knit pouf | luckyhanks
creamy white slouchy hat | love and knit
silver gray sock yarn | evermorestudios
row four
spicy mustard hairband | baruchslullaby
super snuggly knit cowl | happiknits
organic hemp & silk textured yarn | eliade
row five
knitted cable ipad sleeve | haramis
the conversion cowl | awkward
.................
confession: i just can't knit.
honest.
my master crafting teacher grandma tried to teach me.
5 different times.
over 20 years.
to no avail.
many friends have tried to show-me-the-ropes, too.
to no avail.
many friends have tried to show-me-the-ropes, too.
but i just can't knit.
i so admire knitters.
that lightning-speed way you can knit, purl, drop a stitch, increase, cast on ... make amazing things magically appear from a simple yarn.
it's all a secret mathematical language to me!
it's all a secret mathematical language to me!
AND... aren't knitters phenomenal multi-taskers? knitting while visiting, knitting while watching a concert, knitting while bathing, knitting while exercising (i've seen it done!) ... wow!
how about YOU & knitting - yay or nay?
have an artform you just can't seem to master?
join my club. :)
have an artform you just can't seem to master?
join my club. :)
i'll just have to sit back and admire!
Pin It
Posts
I was the same way until I learned to crochet. Then the concept made more sense. I prefer knitting to crochet now. Sometimes it's just a matter of developing the muscle memory so that your brain has room to focus on what you're doing, imo.
ReplyDeleteI bet you could if you tried again now! I think it's like any artform: mind over matter!
ReplyDeleteThat said, I've tried many times to learn how to play the piano (an artform!!!) and cannot.
Sigh. No one makes a better admirer then someone who has tried and failed!
i bet you could! it's really rather relaxing and when it's all said and done, you have something cozy ;-)
ReplyDeletethanks for including my quiet time print in your collection!
oh you are all so wonderfully optimistic and encouraging. thanks cuties.
ReplyDeletebut really. i can't! :)
that's good to know, sewsweet! i'll keep that in mind if i EVER dare try again!
thanks for the peptalk leslie. but i think i've hung up my knitting gloves! (so true about mind over matter though!)
and amanda: the cozy outcome is a WONDERFUL way to say it! my pleasure!
Wooww!!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful colors and items combination!!
Thank you for adding my Mustard Knit yarn:)
yarnisland
I am still (2 years later) TRYING to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI can make a purse (obviously)
and hell, I have even made a wedding gown..
But a simple chrochet dishtowel?
Nope.. not even that.
I have set many before I die goals, and have already acomplished alot of them.. so I think (being in my 30's) I *still* have a shot at the crochet thing... so I am sure one day you will have your knitting moment :)
you're most welcome, yarnisland!
ReplyDelete& i'm so proud of you, julia! setting & then accomplishing goals is so fabulous, isn't it? (except when it's me + knitting!) :)
Oh my goodness, I want to curl up in the knit chair! I can knit a scarf and have attempted a few other projects, but I just don't have the patience for it. Wish I did though! Maybe someday.
ReplyDeleteme, too... started it once but couldn't quite do it! but really would love to, feel take a look at your tips and tutorial! xoxo
ReplyDeletehttp://some-kind-of-style.blogspot.com/
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThe minute you stop thinking you can't is when you can!! I use to think I couldn't crochet or knit - one day last fall I sat down and told myself I wasn't going to give up.
ReplyDeleteI've now crocheted a couple blanket and a dress for my daughter. When our power went out for 6 days after hurricane Irene I picked up a book and have been teaching myself how to knit.
**But I know I can't spell - hence the deleted post :) **
nope...I am in with the club...the NO KNITTING club...and am like you...I admire those who can.
ReplyDeleteHUGS
Char.x
I love knitting, is sooo relaxing!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud to find my Riona cardigan featured in this post! Thank you :)
I'm learning to knit and I really like it. I can't wait until I'm good enough that I really understand the artform so that I can improvise a bit and fix my own mistakes. For now, I'm pretty happy to crank out scarves and blankets for my sisters and friends. It's such a cozy hobby.
ReplyDeleteThis was a beautiful montage! Thanks for brightening my day with it.
Ha! My grandmother tried teaching me to sew about a dozen times - she even gave me her old sewing machine, which stayed in my closet and mocked me for years. I also had five different friends try to help me learn, but I always got muddled with rethreading the bobbin (is that even what you call it?!) and gave up. But now...I'm happy to say that I started a quilt a couple of years ago and it's coming along nicely (albeit slowly)...and the bobbin no longer scares me (very much).
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for featuring us in your gorgeous blog!
-Shannon from Baruch's Lullaby
.. I can knit... but I'm a slow knitter. I think a snail could learn to knit & finish a jumper before I even finished casting on!!!
ReplyDeletemaybe someday's a GREAT way to think of it, rj! :)
ReplyDeletewell we're all part of the happy club, then somekind!
you're fabulous, itchin! way to go!
and yes - yay to us admirers, charlotte!
You're not alone. I'm totally dyslexic and no matter how hard I try I just can't seem to get the hang of it. That's why I took up spinning!
ReplyDeleteK, thanks so much for featuring my shawls in these fun and beautiful collages!
ReplyDeleteThere are many forms of expression and crafts that I haven't mastered but knitting is my love and passion. I heart it :D
It took me a few tries over several years before I got the hang of knitting. Now knitting is a regular part of my life.
ReplyDeleteI tried numerous times to learn to crochet..so I could knit and crochet...but I prefer 2 sticks to a hook :) Thank you for including my Snuggly cowl with all of these talented fiber artists xo
ReplyDeletelove reading all of your thoughts, nicies!
ReplyDeleterosario: wonderful!
congrats, erin! love that it's so COZY! indeed!
that's so exciting, shannon! hope we can have a peek when the quilt's finished! yay!
There's nothing wrong with not knitting. I have tons of respect for those who do and there are so many beautiful knitted goodies out there (love your collection by the way) but it is just not for me. My Nana tried to teach me too but all that counting and my mind just... wandered.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for featuring my pillow on your blog! It's just lovely!
ReplyDelete