I started writing this post before I hit send on the pattern design concept. I thought this would be helpful motivation. From last week's post, you might have gathered that I'm going through waves of feeling capable and then waves of feelings that I should shift to something else. I'm trying to propose three patterns to PomPom Magazine, but I think sticking with two is realistic. I know that my chances are slim, but why not shoot for something awesome.
Once I know for sure about the pattern selection and assuming it's a "no," I'll post my sketches and samples. It will be time to do a bit of hustling and test knitting. Maybe I'll even sell a pattern.
I received my comments from my tech editor on my hat design, and let me tell you...there were a ton!!! She has very helpful comments and things to explore. Check out Lisa Beth, my helpful tech editor, at Meanest Mommy Knits. I made the majority of my fixes today, but plan to rework things more tomorrow morning to have simpler instructions and stitch counts added. I also found a few of my own errors that I plan to fix as well.
I have about a third of a skein left from knitting two samples of my hat idea in Potion Yarns' lovely "Inconceivable" colorway (check out Johanna's awesome 50's inspired colorways she recently released). There is still enough yarn for another hat if that was my desire. Having it as an accent color for knitting seems more fun for now.
The next hat I want to knit is Madness by Leslie Anne Robinson. I want to knit one for a very kind colleague who loves 1920's style and one for myself too. I keep reading that it's a very speedy knit. I'll plan to make the first one for me, so that I can work out the pattern on random yarn and then make hers second when I've mastered the techniques. Here is one of Leslie's well styled photos of the sample.
I'm frantically knitting my test for Irmian Design and am finally onto the sleeves. I'm excited because the sleeves should be pretty quick compared to the body. The tubular cast off was a good reminder of how much I don't enjoy doing the technique, but the results are great. I've never been a big fan of the Kitchener stitch, which is essentially what you do in this bind off. What do you think of the Kitchener stitch?
I'm drawing up ideas for a summer/fall top, and I feel super excited to get that moving. I still am stuck on the lovely herringbone stitch, but I also want to have an option for a different stitch. Texture is something a truly love. Maybe some brioche or something else that will create interest in a lovely tee. Some color blocking would be fabulous. Possibly, some coral is necessary too...since it's the 2019 Pantone color of the year!!! I'm also excited to use some summer yarn blends. Linen on deck!
Happy crafting, and be sure to check out the #fiberuarychallenge and #yarnlovechallenge2019 on Instagram for lots of fun this month.
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