One of my favorite hobbies is knitting. I learned how to knit in 8th grade for an art project. I made a rainbow scarf about 3 feet long. I continued knitting simple scarves for a few months, stopped for a year, then started again. I restarted because I needed something productive to do with my hands. Typing on a computer wasn't satisfactory enough, so I made myself a new scarf. I'm still knitting, but my projects have become a bit more advanced. Now, my main knitting goal is to show how cool it really is through nontraditional projects. Some previous projects include a roadkill giraffe, a socktopus and a piece of pie. I like to make normal things like scarves, but I prefer the freedom in making quirky things. If you can imagine it, I'm willing to try to make it.
This is my sister, who kindly models things for me. Knitting is not the only form of crafting that I know how to do. I can crochet and sew, too. My grandma tried to teach me both when I was little, but I pleaded "incapable". Last year, I used the internet to relearn both crafts. My grandma is glad I've learned even though I didn't learn from her.
I made and am wearing the skirt in this picture taken by my friend Shelbi Even though I know other crafts, I knit the most because it's portable and my attention is not directed to counting. Just try to talk to someone who is crocheting. Many will say "Shh. I'm counting". I am one of them. While I knit, I can watch movies and stay active in a conversation, if I choose to. Because I can knit and socialize at the same time, I have found a friend who crafts, too. When we're not sharing goofy links, we're sharing pictures of our projects. I've made her some things and she made me this hat ^_^
Taken of me by Shelbi. Cute hat, huh? My favorite part of knitting is the fact that I'm making something someone will enjoy if I don't. Even the flops get a few laughs. My biggest flop was supposed to be Bob http://mochimochiland.com/weblog/2007/06/free-pattern-bob/ . He came out more like a bacterium.
See? Knitting, especially, is no longer just a grandma's hobby. It's for anyone who wants to use their time to make things and has a bit of patience. I hope you see crafting in a more positive light.
If you want to see more, I recommend www.craftster.com to start. Every craft imaginable is there and you don't have to do anything to enjoy what others have done.
Hoping I'll use my time more efficiently next week,
Alyssa
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I love your creations you have made by knitting and crocheting. I myself have only crocheted scarfs, which is hardly an accomplishment by far in comparison to your great doings. I have a great apprication for all types of arts. I think art is wonderful way to express yourself in this world. I myself love the art of music the most. I play the piano by ear and love to make my own songs. Just like you I love the freedom to be unusual with what I create- in my case unsual melodies.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness. you are so creative!!! can you please teach me how to knit. i want a rainbow scarf so bad!!! :) i wish i had your talent. it's such a cool way to spend free time!
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful that you have such a great time knitting. Have you ever thought of making something for the State Fair? I have known two people who have submitted things they've made and both got on display. My aunt even won first prize in her group for a multi-media painting. You should consider it. I tried knitting once but I found it stressful. I enjoy scrapbooking, though, as my creative outlet.
ReplyDeleteNichole: That's awesome. I play piano, also, but not that well.
ReplyDeleteMelissa: Of course I can teach you. :)
Jenny: I have never thought of that. I will definitely consider it. My sister sometimes scrapbooks, too. I can't stand the mess, but I enjoy watching the work that goes into each page.
OMG!
ReplyDeleteYou have made some realy cute stuff.
I can hardly make one think. lol
hi! I'm a good friend of Larissa, your sister's friend, so I know your sister, in a way, and I follow her blog. That's all irrelevant, but just to show I'm not just a random person. Actually I kind of am. Whatever.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the knitting i thought looked really cool, but what I've always (and I mean always) wanted to do is sew clothing. I love the skirt you made, and I want to make similar things. At the moment I am limited to drawing and painting.
Well, that was all a bit random and doesn't really have anything to do with anything, because it's not like you could teach me how, considering you don't know me. But maybe you could check out my blog?