WIP (Work In Progress), the process of knitting: Pollen hat by Andrea Mowry in Mano’s Maxima yarn.
Pollen Hat by Andrea Mowry, stitch detail with Manos Maxima yarn.
Finished Object (FO), one of the many reasons to be a knitter.
Knitting can be broken into two different hobbies, actually, make that three, because I just realized that one of the elements doesn’t involve the act of knitting at all. Not everyone is a “knitter” for the same reason, and each reason is a hobby in itself.
The Collection…
The first element of knitting is the collecting of the materials. Yarn stashes and needle collections are no joke! Some people even stop at this first element of knitting and never seem to progress on to the actual act of knitting. They choose, however, to increase their collection of yarn as true connoisseurs of fiber.
The Process…
The second element is the process of knitting. The sitting for hours, rhythmically clicking your needles together, fondling the yarn and solving the puzzle of the pattern. This is the part of knitting that can be so relaxing and calming. It’s where all your other cares fall away and it’s just you and your project. This is where I love to be. It’s not even as important to me what I’m making, as long as I’m making.
The Product…
Not everyone knits for that relaxed state of mind though. The third element to knitting is the tangible finished product. Some people knit because they really need a sweater that fits just right, or a gift that needs to be given. They don’t necessarily love the process of knitting, but the finished product is worth the effort for them.
I believe all of these are valid reasons to call yourself a knitter and of course these can cross over into any fiber art! Crochet, weaving, needlepoint, quilting…they all posses these elements. Where do you fall in this spectrum of knitting hobbies?
Pattern: Pollen Hat by Andrea Mowry
Yarn: Maxima in color Jelly Bean by Manos Del Uruguay.
Happy Knitting!
xo Emily