Finished

The 2nd installment of Heirloom Stockings is done. I will be ready in a bout a day to send it off to my loyal testers and can't wait to see what they do with it. I decided to provide a duplicate stitch option for those who are unfamiliar or not particularly enjoy stranded knitting. That should make things a bit better. Testing was more stressful than I expected. It truly is difficult to send something that has come from your heart and your head out to the masses to picked apart for mistakes. I KNOW, that is the point of testing. I just have to get over that. They were wonderfully kind, but I think all artists have major insecurity about their work. It is however, very exciting to have your knits in the hands of others.

On blogging, This blog has been around for a while and I truly wonder if it will be read by anyone. I know I am new, both designer and blogger and I am not the most faithful blogger in the world. That I plan to change. Do you ever wonder if anyone really cares what you have to say. I read a ton of them and I really enjoy seeing into the lives of others. Okay onward.

The third installment of Heirloom stockings is going to be a cabled version. That will challenge me beyond what I have done in the past as while I love cables, I have yet to design something of that ilk. I want it to be rich with texture and interest without being way to difficult for a intermediate knitter to undertake. Off to Barbara Walkers books to find something that inspires. Look for updates regarding number 3.

Heirlooms Part Two

Okay, here we go. I am almost done with the second installment of Heirloom stockings. This one is going to be a favorite of mine because it involves both knitting and very simple embroidery that allow a depth that I hadn't expected. I can't wait to get this one up and tested. I am feeling a little panicked that I have not secured the next installment. I have so many ideas playing around in my head. Maybe....cables???Getting a little tired of the stranding, or not ;) ? Enjoy the sneak peak.