There are lots of wonderful knitters, who like me, want to tackle an unfamiliar technique/project and just need encouragement. There will be "resident experts" to offer advice and challenges throughout the year to keep everyone on track.
I've already chosen some projects for the challenges. Mind you, none of these patterns are earth shattering, but considering I've been sticking to projects the equivalent of plain hats in the round, I think they're pretty good.
Sweater Challenge
"Wicked"- a top down sweater with a cabled pocket
Sock Challenge
"Monkey" - the popular pattern by Cookie A.
Chart Challenge
"Springtime Bandit" - a very pretty, worsted weight "lace" scarf. (I've already tried to figure out the chart...I'm sure it will be Spring before I understand it.)
That's it for now. Like I said, these aren't the most advanced patterns but I want to pace myself. Right now I've got some super easy projects to finish. Plain gloves, a garter triangle shawl...oh, I'm casting on my first beaded project soon. I'll post pics of the progress.
3 comments:
Iggy, I had never thought of the idea of setting a general knitting goal for myself -- I've always thought in terms of knitting project goals. You've got me thinking and I'm going to have to figure out what are my goals as a knitter for 2010. Love that group name, "knitting dangerously" -- that's great! Good luck with your new knitting adventures!
Thanks! I can't wait to get started. :)
All three of those look like good projects for trying something new. I love lace, and you'll find that it's not as hard as it looks--you just have to pay attention!
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