P Q R S is for Such
and Stuff
I’ve been buying a lot of patterns lately so P is for
patterns. You might wonder why I would
need to buy patterns when I could probably figure it out myself. But sometimes I don’t feel like figuring it
out. Sometimes I just want to sit and
crochet and not have to pick colors or figure out sizing. Plus buying others designer’s patterns, I’ve
actually learned a few new things, like a neater ending for crochet or how to
add crochet flowers to a bunting.
Q is for Quicker. I’m
always looking for a way to streamline my knitting or crocheting so it takes
less time. But sometimes I just want to
take my time and mosey along working on a more complicated design.
R is for Rainbow. And
though I love colors I’m not always good at combining them prettily. So I’ve bought several patterns by ATERcrochet because I love her use of color. Plus her patterns are wonderful.
S is for Slip Stitch, my new favorite stitch in
knitting. With it you can make items
look like plaid, or tweed or bricks.
It’s so fascinating and I have several things in the works using slip
stitch.
That’s what I’ve been doing lately, studying new patterns
and new ways to knit and crochet, when I thought I “knew it all”. I love learning new stuff so it’s been fun
and relaxing.
Some day I will learn to knit! One of these days. You have a real talent for crocheting and knitting!
ReplyDeleteConnie
A to Z-ing to the end
Peanut Butter and Whine
I'm a beader, and I also buy patterns to learn new techniques. Like you, I guess I could figure them out myself, but why take the time if someone else has already done it?
ReplyDeleteExactly. no need to reinvent the wheel
DeleteI've struggled with colour too, so about 11 years ago I started to buy and do colouring books - mostly mandala designs - and that's helped me a lot with my beading and colour choices.
ReplyDeleteI looove coloring books. Especially color by numbers. I find them so relaxing
Deletei love learning stitches I like the look of that slip stitch, currently i am learning new knots for ...uh knotting
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