To Knit or Knot to Knit

Cast On Stitches

I am still learning everyday about the nuances of knitting. There are some schools of thought that the little hiccups which occur in knitting a pattern may be the 'character' of the piece. Then others would say those are the mistakes and you should correct those for the piece to be done properly. I struggle between the two, depending upon whether the mistakes are visible or not.

Feather & Fan Shawl

In my current piece, a feather and fan shawl, I am knitting with one of my most expensive skeins of yarn. In the past, I have allowed for one small mistake in each piece rather then having to undo a lot of work and correct it thereby losing time (and patience) to make something "perfect." However, this time around, I find that I am struggling with whether to continue knitting even then I am aware of numerous mistakes or to continue on with the idea that these mistakes aren't noticeable?

Do I knit? I am leaning towards going to get it corrected. Which means that in the meantime I have to start a new project to keep myself occupied. I admit this is my type A/OCD self showing my true colors. Even more frustrating then that is to have two projects in the midst of being finished and not being able to progress with either one!!

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Hatched

Just a little update to provide an image of the finished product. I think it has a lot of charm and character, even without it being worn by a little person!

Co-Operate

I've been very fortunate as an independent crafter/knitter to have the support of friends and family as I look to build a brand - Knotty Nancy's. I have no intention of turning this cottage business into an enterprise, as I fear it would lose the simple charm that is central to it's success. That being said, one lone knitter may not be able to keep up with demand. My goods are sold in a local golf shop (Jim Sheerin's Golf Shop at the Abenaqui Golf Course in Rye, NH) that also sell great crafts and gifts. I am proud that the owner appreciates my work so as to feature it in her shop. Even more so, that she likes practically everything I make and buys all the pieces that I present to her. This is great in that I sell everything, but it leaves me with nothing to offer outside of that venue. The owner of the shop has been even kinder in offering me some space on her table at a fine arts festival at the golf club this fall. The first thought that occurred to me, with e...

Babes in Toyland

Babes In Toyland poster I am far removed from the toy world these days. The only real touchstone I have are my 8-year-old twin niece and nephew. In this technological world, many of their toys are ageless. The Wii can entertain a room of giddy (and often inebriated) adults, iTouches are for the masses, and computers are for everyone too. Fortunately, their innocence is not completely lost on microchips and extension cords. My nephew in particular has a very strong connection with plush stuffed animals. I was somewhat fearful that the knit monster I made last Summer would not go over well since it wasn't super duper soft, but it was embraced with love and has remained in the "top 10 most loved stuffed animals". He might be just saying this but fortunately, the fact that the wool of his knit monster is pilling demonstrates a lot of hugs, wear and tear. They are still intact though. On a recent trip down, my nephew noted a teddy bear sweater in a yarn shop and immedia...

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