Three attempts and I finally got something I wanted to continue to work on. Only those who are creative (not only with yarn) will know how it feels to work on something until you get it “right,” or at least until it feels right enough to continue working on it.
Some yarns lend themselves to certain patterns or techniques. There are no hard and fast rules for what can be done with a particular yarn but when you want to make something that doesn’t let too much air in or has some drape, even if it is a cozy item for warmth, picking the right yarn is essential.
Even the difference in color could change what the final project looks like. What’s important is whether or not you are happy with the creation. An idea in your head may not match the expectation or the execution – keep going. I had an idea in mind for a scarf designed horizontally on the long edge and after a couple of rows it didn’t work out. I took it apart and then made something I was pleased with. I think the idea will work with a different yarn or maybe I need to make some changes to the idea that I sketched out.
Failures in crafting don’t mean that we give up; failures could lead to better ideas and greater inspiration. If you try a technique that is all the rage, or seems to be according to your Ravelry or Facebook groups; and just doesn’t do it for you, this doesn’t mean that you can’t try a new technique. Just like fads and certain fashions – everything doesn’t work for everyone. Explore new territory, look through motif and pattern books to find what suits you, for most people, this is a hobby and should be fun and interesting.
We can’t always pick a winner unless we stick to what we know, which can lead to fatigue and boredom because there is no challenge. Try a new technique, or a familiar technique in a yarn that you haven’t used before. Keep testing the waters and challenging yourself. This will keep you interested and your skills sharp.
