I've been in something of a funk lately with my knitting. I still enjoy it when I'm knitting something that holds my interest. BUT, and it's been a big but, I have countless shawls & sweaters that I've knitted for myself & only worn one time. Like this one. Because it's too hot in Texas! 
So, I have been a little depressed and wondering what is the point of all this knitting if I make stuff that just sits in a drawer unused? And honestly, most of the things that I've gifted, I've felt were not appreciated. I still remember going to the Hospice center & donating the afghan that I made while Angie was in the hospital. The reception was less than thrilling! I should've just taken my afghan and walked out!
I am still working on the Paneled Afghan but I'm so tired of it. I only have 2 more small panels to go & it'll be finished. I swear that I will never knit another afghan! And the Alpine Lace Scarf/Shawl is over halfway finished but I still have lots of yarn left & the miserly way I was raised insists that I use up every last drop of that $42 yarn! It's a really slow knit because of the laceweight yarn & the beads. But it'll be gorgeous. Wonder where I'll ever wear it?
Well, after several days of pattern searching & soul searching I've decided it's ok if I knit just because I enjoy it. TAA DAA!! It's really hard for me to do something just for me. As it is for most women. I have a large queue on Ravelry & many things that I've bought the yarn for. So, I pulled out my #1 and cast on. And I'm loving it. Leaf Yoke Top from Knit. 1/Spring Summer 2009. I bought the yarn on an impulse last November in Fredericksburg because the LYS had one on display & it was so gorgeous. They didn't have the pattern but assured me it only took 1 hank. Oh yeah, this yarn was $40+ per hank. But the hank has 560 yards. I digress...Got home found the pattern, ordered it. Lo & behold I would need more than one hank for the medium size. Called the LYS. They didn't have any more. Found a gal on Ravelry who had a partial hank. Pm'd her & asked if she'd sell it. She GAVE IT TO ME!! However, the dyelots are not the same. It's really really different. So, I'm alternating the two and so far it looks great! I don't have a picture yet because it's not far enough along to look like anything. So, here's a picture from the magazine. And I'm going to look as snooty as she does when I wear it!
And look at this little top from 
Caron. It resembles the Leaf Yoke Top. I think I'll make it too! I don't know who it's for and I don't care! Well, maybe a little bit....
6 comments:
You go girl!!! So good to read your blog. I know that whatever you make will look great. Wear it well!!!
You knit because it makes you happy!! Someone will come along and need just what you have waiting......well.....that's the way it works around my house anyway.
Glad the mo-jo is back!!
I am with u I am like its hot in Texas I don't need sweaters or scarves. Also the only ones who appreciate my gifts are my nephews but how many stuff animals do they need lol. I wish I found more stuff for me. I am glad you are back into it though. And that is going look gorgeous on u.
Yay for you! I'm thinking of getting more bamboo & cotton yarns so they are maybe more TX heat tolerant.
You mean there is some other reason to knit besides just because you like to? ;
Hi Beverly:
don't worry - you knit b/c you like it! i do the same. it keeps my hands busy in the evenings and prevents me from snacking!! i am so sorry to hear that the hospice was not more welcoming to your gift! frankly i am downright shocked and disappointed, b/c that's what i had planned for all my finished blankets and lap robes that i have stashed away! oh well, like alice said, keep knitting and an opportunity to give your hand-made afghans will come along. and someone will really appreciate it!
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