How is your Knitting Project Coming Along?

If you are having some trouble keeping up with your knitting, do not feel bad!  The project you are working on, may just be one for the unravel pile.  You may have discovered that the project you were working on, was the wrong size needle, wrong size yarn, or you just hate it already.   That is OK!  It is part of knitting, and sometimes, you pick a project because someone tells you to try it, or you think it will be good for a gift.

Stop knitting that project right now.  Start one that fuels a fire in you.  It is the only way you will be happy with your progression as a knitter.  You need to find a project that makes you happy.  Maybe you need to spring for some really nice wool or silk, so that the feel of your project is a pleasant one.

Maybe you bought all of the acrylic yarn, but it stinks working with it.  Take it back to the store if you can.  I am a big believer in buying the best yarn you can afford.  Why spend another moment knitting if you are hating the yarn.  You have to love the yarn.  Not hate it.

And, sometimes you are happiest with scarf creation, mittens or gloves.  Maybe hats are your thing!  Try one.  See if you like it!  I found I am a big knitter, sweaters and blankets are my thing.  I hate working on the little stuff. Do not ask me why, but maybe it is because I love how the final product drapes all over your body.  I love it!

I have worked with wool, and for me it is my favorite natural fiber.  It also works well to shed off animal fur, and if you know me, I have lots and lots of fur babies, so that is important.

So, if you are stalling, do not sweat it.  Start again.  Unravel that nightmare, and buy some materials that float your boat so to say.  I want you to keep knitting.  I want you to try crochet.  Keep at it!  Enjoy it.  Find out what you love to create, and you will be rich in mind and in final projects.  Knitting is a beautiful and kind mistress, she will keep you sane in these crazy days.  Enjoy it!