I've learned to knit several times in my life. Tension is something that has always caused me headaches - sometimes literally. I've tried again every few years because I really love cozy knit scarves, hats and gloves. I also like to use knitted washcloths and they aren't always easy to find. It just makes so much sense to be making these things for myself. I'm really good at sewing, I can do calligraphy and illuminate it, I can piece and patch, make my own soap, weave a belt or garters on a tablet loom, cross stitch and do other types of needlework - I should be able to do this! And in reality I can.... I can knit and I can purl but usually too tight - sometimes too loose. And being the perfectionist I've always been craft wise it's made me crazy. Well, I'm trying again. I'm knitting a scarf in my favorite fall colors and I think it's actually working this time. I'm using a set of needles that's much larger than I normally would have but I like the effect I'm getting. I've even managed to keep the tension within reason. Of course I pulled out and redid the first inch or so at least a dozen times. I don't know if I'll ever move up to sweaters but I've actually gotten this long enough that it looks like a scarf. I think part of the secret this time is the fact that I'm treating this as a stand alone thing. If I never knit anything after this plain garter stitch scarf that's okay. It's taking me longer than I was expecting but that's okay too. I did have to stop in the middle to make a dress for my daughter to wear in my son's wedding. I'll post some pictures of that soon. Actually I think most of the month of September just disappeared on me.
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