tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1363402694860092195.post5398579467943785608..comments2023-05-20T06:31:10.904-04:00Comments on Fairytale Knits: Un-Fun KnittingArmidahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09960154951583978392noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1363402694860092195.post-27309942494433993312012-03-26T11:52:57.549-04:002012-03-26T11:52:57.549-04:00Preachin' to the choir here! :)
Sometimes I...Preachin' to the choir here! :) <br /><br />Sometimes I feel deflated by what's on my plate to knit. And usually it's all self-imposed deadlines and commitments. No one knows if I didn't get that baby sweater done for a friend, I can choose to buy her something from the registry or find some cute shoes or a toy, or I don't need to have a toy, a baby sweater, socks and 3 shawls all at once. The only one who really knows is me. I find it's usually because I'm so darn anxious to get something new started, I just can't hold back. <br /><br />My problem becomes that even though I'm so excited to start something new, the way my brain works, if I have too much going at once, I start to feel suffocated like I'll never finish anything. And then I become the monotonous knitter for awhile until the pile gets smaller. I enjoy the process but I like the product. And I think some of it comes from being brought up to "finish what you start" and "don't be a quitter." Somehow that must seep into my crafting and whisper in my ear that I'm irresponsible for letting projects languish or go untouched because something new and flashier comes along. Does that make sense? I'm constantly trying to find balance. But I agree with you. Knit and crochet what's fun. It's easier said that done, but I'll tell you what...I promise I never judge anyone by the number of WIPs or UFOs in the corner!! :)Rae Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255670457484925517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1363402694860092195.post-25016433233689816052012-03-25T21:05:36.336-04:002012-03-25T21:05:36.336-04:00I find it funny how knitters seem to go on little ...I find it funny how knitters seem to go on little kicks (I'm no exception). We have startitis and finishitis and a whole gambit in between. It's ok to be anywhere on the spectrum and most of us swing back and forth pretty wildly... but I agree with you about the fun. <br /><br />When knitting/crochet/crafting of any kind isn't fun anymore then you totally should lighten up and find the joy again... <br /><br />I hope your crafting brings you pleasure and nothing but this week sweetie :)Jill Naulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434306261530614370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1363402694860092195.post-45160055847292613542012-03-24T21:46:07.149-04:002012-03-24T21:46:07.149-04:00I here ya Sista!I here ya Sista!Tanknitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1363402694860092195.post-33260211808333745542012-03-24T09:58:07.528-04:002012-03-24T09:58:07.528-04:00I think the problem you might be having stems from...I think the problem you might be having stems from the thought that you might be a product knitter instead of a process knitter. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee wrote a few interesting discussions about the differences but I remember reading it while on a plane...so it was probably from "Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting." <br /><br />I'm guessing you probably can guess the big difference, even if you don't specifically know: product knitters are more interested in the finished product and would rather finish a zillion things; process knitters enjoy the process and don't necessarily concern themselves with the finished product (they're like a nice surprise at the end). <br /><br />I'm more of a process knitter (though I do love having FOs). I'd say you're more of a product knitter. <br /><br />Both are fine. One isn't better than the other. And it's difficult to turn yourself into the other one...<br /><br />And now, back to your question: Do you ever not enjoy your knitting because you feel like you are always trying to finish things up quickly so you can cast on for something new?<br /><br />Yes. There are times when I really don't like my knitting...and that's when startitis sets in. Example for reference: it took me 18 months to knit a (self-designed) baby blanket for Little Man...worsted weight, US #6 needles...it's not that it was difficult. It just started driving me nuts and I felt like I would never finish and I needed something different to work on. I had a few other things happen in between and I kept plugging away at the blanket here and there. I just needed a new stitch pattern, I think. <br /><br />So, yes, it happens.<br /><br /><br />Wow, that was really long.........Renee Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513788818111774118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1363402694860092195.post-4126660912447344332012-03-24T08:46:30.119-04:002012-03-24T08:46:30.119-04:00One thing that may make you feel better: remind yo...One thing that may make you feel better: remind yourself that crochet is different from knitting. Crochet wips are different from knitting wips....at least that is what I tell myself! It's okay that I have an afghan on the go and am knitting a pair of socks. It is also okay if you decide that you don't like some of those wips anymore and rip them out. I've done that too. Remember, they are just a delete away!Purplebeary83https://www.blogger.com/profile/13989640870349963176noreply@blogger.com