slow knit

If slow knit was a movement I would be the leader. Well maybe not the leader because I'm not a very good knitter, let's say I would be there. I ordered my copy of More Last Minute Knitted Gifts from Purl and it is signed. I couldn't resist a signed copy because things like that make life sweeter than not. I should say my skill level is equivalent to having sewn approximately four things to completion. Two washcloths and two hats. They've turned out reasonably well. Generally while I'm knitting my husband comes over and says something like - "you know you can buy a hat for $12. Do you really like doing that?" And while annoying, it is true. Knitting as a beginner is not cheap. You need ALL KINDS of stuff. I estimate I've spent $200 at least, if you include the abandoned Habu scarf with the stainless steel yarn that I had to have. That item alone required three or four kinds of needles.

Yarn from Nido

Well, let's get back to my slow knitting. I bought the prettiest yarn when I was in Vermont. I stopped by Nido - it was beautiful. You should go because Phiona has a wonderful collection of yarn, fabric and publications.

More Last Minute Knitted Gifts - Joelle Hoverson

I selected a pattern from the book, a simple 2-4 hour project. A scarf. And well, it may be a 3-4 hour project if you have edward scissorhands. I don't. So I have knitted about 8 inches, and spent probably 8 hours (pattern calls for about 21 inches). According to the description one hank should quickly whip up 5 of these babies so my friends and I can match. And while I wish this to be true - it is simply not happening like that. I wish these visually stunning books were rated by skill, 2-4 hours for an expert, 4-8 hours for a single person who just started knitting, 8 - never for someone with two kids and no real measurable skill level. Should I decide to abandon this one too, Phiona sent me a link to a scarf that was on display using the yarn in the shop, it looks lovely. I have two hanks so I just might make this one too. Since I'm crazy and completely in denial about time and skill. That's what competitive spirit gets you. That and some new 24 inch size 6 circular needles.