I had a happy surprise today. My bank deposit went through even though I made it yesterday. That means (drumroll) I could get something tonight if I'd like.
I've been eyeing a lace shawl pattern, two of them actually. They're very pretty and feminine, and one pattern touts itself as the perfect introduction to lace knitting. Look: http://www.blackberry-ridge.com/lacshwls.htm, it's the "Violets by the River" pattern. And I love, love LOVE the "Wings of Fantasy".
But then the practical side kicks in. I don't know how to do ssk or psso yet. I can do yarnovers and knitting and purling 2 stitches together. I can make a very basic faggot lace, but shouldn't I learn how to do all the other stuff, really get my "Skills on" and then progress to the shawls? And what about shawls? I work in a warehouse. I take out giant rolling dumpsters. How practical is that? I couldn't wear them at work. So where would I wear it, Burger King? Vests are a lot more practical. I should stick to vests. Vests are flexible and wearable in Houston, and I don't have to worry about messing up the sleeves when I'm taking out the dumpster.
The other side of my brain is screaming "Pretty, want pretty!" I want something frothy and feminine that will awe all who behold it with my mighty, knitting talents.
It wouldn't be very warm, though, would it? I do want to knit something new. Not just a cap. Not even a Santa hat although I've been wanting to knit myself one for ages. Gloves, scarf, legwarmers, yawn. Not a shawl (I have my worsted weight wool wrap I'm still finishing), and nothing too challenging right now.
I'll be glad when my patterns arrive. I need a new project.
Hurry, patterns.
2 comments:
Maybe you don't have a day-to-day occasion to wear a lace shawl -- but do you need one? If knitting lace will make you happy, go for it, and you will always have a beautiful shawl for when you need one. In the meantime, it can keep an armchair warm. :)
Don't worry about the stuff you DON'T know. You can learn it! Practice with Knitty's "Branching Out" on a heavier weight yarn, and it will teach you all you need to know.
It's going to be all YOUR fault. ;-)
[Heather scampers off, clucking like a chicken]
I'll take your advice on the Branching Out, thanks!
Here's a hug (((zantimissknit)))
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