On An Upswing
Last week I hit a rather low point with my knitting. I think I was too invested in getting the Clapotis right, and I just let myself get much, much too frustrated with it. It was very unhealthy and it even affected my sleep because I insisted on staying up late to work on it. The lesson learned is that I need to make myself put a project down when I get too obsessed. It’s a hard thing to do (at least for me), but now that I finally let go, I am feeling sooooooooo much better. I plan to start knitting the Clapotis again in the future, just not right away. And the next time around, I’m going to put in lifelines before I start having troubles!
I needed a very easy project to recuperate from my Clapotis and Bolero problems, so on Thursday night I cast on for a double seed stitch scarf with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran. I actually knitted one about 6 months ago as one of my first knitting projects. I really like wearing that scarf so I decided to knit another one in pale blue. I haven’t decided yet whether I’ll keep this one or give it as a gift.
(I couldn’t manage to take a picture that reflected the true color, but trust me, the yarn really is pale blue.)
I’m about halfway done. Working on this quick knit has been very soothing. When I knit the first one, I remember getting bored with the pattern, and I actually put down the scarf for awhile. Now I think it’s the greatest! LOL! I guess it’s all about perspective. Twenty-four stitches per row certainly goes by a lot faster than 80 or 90 or 100 per row (like on the Clapotis)!
your branching out is looking good!! =)
I really like that scarf pattern and I’m glad you’re feeling better about your knitting. I’ve been frustrated in the past too and I’m amazed at what a difference a simple project can make. I really like brancing out and the color is fabulous. What Black Sheep Bag pattern did you get?
love that yarn!!!! i really like the way seed stitch looks, looks classy to me! clapotis made you lose sleep, shame on her!! hope you had fun froggin’ the witch:) branching out looks great, i really want to try that one!!! i bookmarked those instructions, thanks for hooking us up on that tip!!!!
I’m glad that you’ve been knitting again. Don’t you hate it when you get frustrated. Well, your branching out is gorgeous. I had problems getting that one started too. I think you’ll be ready for the Clapotis after branching out. I know you can do it! =0)
Branching out looks fab! I need to try that one out. Your Bolero is looking great as well! I adore the color (but then again, I love all things pink or remotely pink).