Today I came across a post that talk about knitting slow and preparing for big projects and it got me to thinking. There are so many projects I avoid, because well, it would take too long to complete. I like it quick and dirty, give me chunky yarn and big needles all day. A quickie has it’s place, but then I thought about how good it feels to sip a nice cup of tea, or to make love vs. having sex. LOL I know that’s reaching, but actually for me, it’s not. When I create, with my hands, in my opinion I am absolutely make love with the materials.
Look at that ^^^ ain’t it sexy? It is right? I have to learn to slow down and enjoy the knit instead of barreling through like someone who doesn’t appreciate every knit, every purl and every yarn-over. I behave as if knitting is the side chic and not my main love. If I really give this some thought, I am cheating when I rush through my projects. I truly enjoy knitting, the softness of the yarn and the rhythm of the needles. I mean the sound actually relaxes me, so why do I rush? It’s time I slowed down and allow the pleasure the build. I mean I sleep with my yarn so….I must take it easy and enjoy the knitting.
Are you a fast knitter or do you like it nice and easy?
Knit on my fiber friends..knit on
~GG
Sometimes I like a quick project whether crochet or knitting but I really enjoy the process. My project always dictates the speed and worth the sacrifice in the end.
Yeah I hear you, ALL of my projects are chunky for the most part and those that are not are rare
I rarely do chunky knits but I never use sock yarn but it is something that I am planning to branch out in.
Go for it!
I’m slow but not by choice – I’m just not that good at it! But I enjoy it enough to do (I know, this is going to blow you away) ten rows on a sock per night. Any more than that and I start to get arthritis issues in my hands. So I guess I go in the Slow column.
Lol no I’m not blown away, whatever works my friend
Q – My problem is that I’m a process knitter and just like to learn new techniques. Oh, learned it? I’m done! What’s that? I’m only halfway through the project? I call it KADD – Knitter’s Attention Deficit Disorder! It has to be real ’cause I definitely have it. So does that mean I never get to finish? LMAO!!
Saw this yarn on a blog today and thought you’d love it! Orange and chunky! What’s not to love?????
http://katedaviesdesigns.com/2015/02/17/orange-owligan/
Oh that yarn is yummy! Yes I love it! Lol at KADD I ❤️you