tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281762945112382411.post3293904438108886311..comments2013-08-11T13:55:09.323+01:00Comments on Louise Armstrong Knits: Another Test CloudTheInvisibleWormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07987366704560744669noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281762945112382411.post-9577269267873513812008-12-09T16:30:00.000+00:002008-12-09T16:30:00.000+00:00I thought a newbie to knit a month ago. I didn't ...I thought a newbie to knit a month ago. I didn't tell her to knit a scarf but rather just play with stitches and observe what each knit and each purl stitch looks like, how it behaves, which side of the tail of the yarn connected to the ball located...she did a swatch, size of a mini dishrag. She played with some rib and moss stitch out of a pattern book. In two days, she was ready for a triangular shawl/scarf in Manos Silk Blend. She finished it in a week. She had another ready on deck once the first one was completed. She now loves knitting and calls herself an addict.<BR/><BR/>Louisa, with acquiring new skills, if you let yourself loose and just enjoy the process and observe, let go of all deadline, expectation, and judgement. When it becomes stressful, take a break. Speed will come...Knitting is very therapeutic and zen if you set your mind to it. My friend finished her ribwarmer recently. She didn't get the DVD but it turned out very well. I look forward to seeing your progress. Enjoy the beautiful winter day!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918741782882170435noreply@blogger.com