I thought I knew myself pretty well, for example the foods I like, the ones would be temped to try. The ones that would never pass my lips! I thought I knew my crafting style too, willing to give anything a go at least once. I've often looked at free form crochet and wanted to have a go at a crochet wrap. I started off well, and then I quickly realised that the "organic" nature of free form was just not me! How did I not know that I like things to look straight and uniform!
I gave up in disgust, it sat forlorn for weeks that then turned into months. I was so disappointed that I had wasted my precious handspun yarns in such a way (breaking off as I went along left no chance of ripping back).
It is funny how after a break things can look different, when I picked it up again last week I didn't feel so deflated in my efforts. Once some of the ends were woven in I started to like it even more. Now I'm quite looking forward to the cooler months and swinging this over my shoulders and a black top. It's turned out much more uniform than "free form" but it turns out I'm not a "free form" gal after all.
Wow, that's really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel! I'm more uniform too ;) Still this is looking gorgeous Louana - it will look great with a black top and really standout in winter as a unique and lovely 'accessory' x
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful. I am so glad you went back and gave it another try. Its really stunning.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks really great. When something loses its shine during making, it is rare for me to go back and work on it again, but on the odd occasion I do, it is insanely rewarding to finish it. Go you! xx
ReplyDeleteI like uniform too, the shawl is just gorgeous !
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