Knitting

First of all, no worries. But secondly and way more importantly, all knitting is worth posting!

Doesn't matter if you're new and make mistakes, doesn't matter if you knit the same baby cardigan over and over in different colours, doesn't matter if all your projects are simple household dishcloths, especially doesn't matter if your scarf is twice as wide at one end than the other.

You're making stuff with your own bare hands! Be proud!

(now if you'll excuse me I need to figure out why my phone keeps changing "doesn't" to "Diane")

Cool samples and small skill-building projects are all worth posting. Whatever gives you joy and enthusiasm.

While most dedicated knitters just like the experience of knitting, having a goal project can be a helpful scaffold. The problem is how to choose a project that’s not too big or ambitious to start.

That’s why traditionally children were started with scarves and potholders. Hats and socks came next. These are all still great. Crochet now has animaguri which is a far better starter option than doilies.

Also , knitting for yourself is good advice.

A confession - I was one of those young women who attempted a sweater for a boyfriend in my early twenties. I was warned it was a relationship killer, too much pressure on the romantic partner. And sure enough the relationship ended before the last big front piece was finished.

Anyway, I can’t say how many samples and small projects I have knit over the years developing technique and just seeing what a new kind of or unusual yarn will produce. I’ve recently got back into knitting and crocheting after a hiatus due to family reasons. Looking at my stash, I was surprised to see just how many samples or small test projects were stored with the yarns. I found an unfinished wool scarf that I decided to complete just to get my rhythm back.