Patterns with a life of their own

I like making things. I like giving things. I really like it when I see something I have made and then given, being used or worn. That is the nicest feeling. This year I have made quite a few things for wonderful ladies in my life. The Brioche Cowl, the New Day Cowl and the Swishy Scarf are a few and perhaps the most lovely experience is to spot one of those friends sporting their gift, knowing they didn’t expect to see me. That is the best part.

One of the added bonuses of having the blog is that I occasionally get sent a photo of something someone has made using my pattern. Obviously you can view these on Ravelry, but it is even more special when someone take the time to share. So I am especially proud to see this wonderful bunny made by Jules using my Millicent Rabbit pattern. Isn’t she darling? Pop over to her blog here, which has some wonderful stitching.

Recently I have also really enjoyed wearing things which have returned from the Magazine photo shoots. It is like having a surprise garment that suddenly appears in your wardrobe. Even more of a surprise, as I tend to make them at least one season out of kilter. It was a chilly weekend here in Blightly so I rummaged in my sample store and picked out snuggly Snow Queen, which is in December’s issue of Knitting Magazine. Lovely warm and cosy. Obviously this is not a glamourous photo, but I have come to the conclusion that perhaps the best compliment my friends pay me is not to realise that I made something myself. If you are a knitter, then you know the ultimate compliment is to hear these words, ‘Where did you get that jumper, I want one?’…. you reply, ‘I MADE IT! mitts off cheeky!’ – best feeling in the knitting world…then the guilt gnaws away and you give in and give them your finished article – Better to give than to receive.

3 thoughts on “Patterns with a life of their own”

  1. How sweet of you to mention my post Emma! Everyone loves ‘Milliebun’, I’m leaving it till the very last minute to wrap her up!x

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