Comments on: FOs: Kiri Shawl, and more socks.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:40:35 +0000

3 pairs of socks from 100g? That is amazing!!! The shawl is gorgeous. I love it. I don’t think relishing in compliments on our art is a lack of self esteem or narcissistic. But hey, I’ve been trying to figure out if I’m a psychotic narcissist. Gosh, what is my favorite thing about being a knitter? There are lots of things, I love the items that are produced but probably more than that I love the process. Holding the yarn and needles in my hands knowing this art has been practiced for hundreds of years and then seeing the item as it is formed.

By: merete

merete — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:39:01 +0000

great shawl. i think real lace is impressive but i really don’t know what to use it for. i did a bit though and have this dream of qiviut.

what i like about being a knitter is the forever ongoing creative mind you get. i see patterns everywhere and that is fun. and i like meeting friends and family wearing something i knit for them. and i do very much appreciate the contact with other knitters on my blog (not so many but great knitters) and on ravelry. i really understand what globalization is all about.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:29:06 +0000

The shawl is gorgeous; I love the way it looks in worsted weight – very warm and snuggly. And a beautiful warm color, too. Laceweight shawls look so delicate that I never think I would wear them!

What do I love about knitting … hmmm … so many things. I think when I am knitting is one of the few times I am not worrying about what “else” I should be doing … I’m actually almost in the moment! But the “you made that!” moments are awesome too.

By: dropstitchknitter

dropstitchknitter — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:38:58 +0000

Gorgeous – I’m really loving it in the larger yarn – great color, too!

By: Dorothy van Winkle

Dorothy van Winkle — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:32:00 +0000

Hello my dear Peggy. As usual, another work of art. And my favorite part of knitting? I don’t know because I never finish anythiing. Still haven’t finished the second sleeve for my mom’s sweater. Ta ta, off to another book. Dotty

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:48:02 +0000

I love that the sameness of returning to a knitting project can keep me sane in the craziness of life. For that right now I love my vest knit in 4×1 rib. I love that I’m always learning something new. That vest has a steek…I’m getting close to that and I’m so excited. A sweater that I’m looking at next has brioche stitch in 2 colors…and I haven’t tried that yet. I feel like there’s endless things to learn.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:45:31 +0000

The shawl is lovely! I don’t really like to knit shawls, but that one looks warm.

As for one of my favorite things about being a knitter, is hearing a ‘muggle’ say ‘You knit that?’ with major incredulity in their voice.

Yes folks, hand made things CAN look nice!

By: Jen in CT

Jen in CT — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:31:30 +0000

That shawl is pretty! I wonder how difficult the pattern is. Would it be appropriate for a first-time lace knitter?

Favorite thing about being a knitter? Everything! I love the yarn, the process, the finished objects, all of it! But the best thing for me is seeing all the people I love warmed by the hand knits I’ve made. It’s like my love for them made outwardly visible in yarn–a colorful, fiber-y aura that says “A knitter Loves me”.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:16:45 +0000

Beautiful shawl – I love it in worsted!

By: mandy

mandy — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:13:47 +0000

The shawl is great! I know what you mean about worsted wool for lace — it goes fast! I still haven’t knit lace with proper lace weight, but it doesn’t matter to me, I’m actually wearing my woolly shawl often!

So, my favorite thing about being a knitter? Hard question! I love that it is a way to be creative while producing something useful (most of the time). And like you said, it’s great to get compliments, too!