Testing {knitting}

Thursday, 18 April 2013

I have never test knitted before - never the right project, too pregnant to test knit garment, not enough time - until Libby presented Skeppe. I knew I had to make it. I love Libby's style (she makes one complete outfit - yes complete with accessories - every month) and I love knitting hats! The perfect match!


This is an interesting exercise - because of the stitch used but also because I never had my own patterns tested - it is all based on my notes. I do not make any money out of them either - so it is more about sharing a construction.. So it is interesting to see the directions given, the feedback expected, the details - what you can and cannot do. And of course, it is great to be part of the overall process!

I am hoping to finish it over this weekend, and model it! 
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10 comments:

  1. Mack and Mabel18 April 2013 at 22:41:00 BST

    That is a gorgeous stitch :) Look forward to seeing the finished hat.

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  2. Martha 18 April 2013 at 22:49:00 BST

    It looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished hat.

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  3. Stefanie19 April 2013 at 00:22:00 BST

    She is a fabulous read. I didn't know her name was Libby, LOL. This hat is a great way to practice smocking it looks, something I need to try.

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  4. Carla19 April 2013 at 00:34:00 BST

    Isn't it pretty. Such a soft colour too

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  5. Truly Myrtle19 April 2013 at 07:12:00 BST

    Looking lovely Nat! The colour is edible :)

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  6. Chrissy19 April 2013 at 10:40:00 BST

    I found test knitting to be the best thing I could have done for writing my own patterns. It taught me so much about what a good pattern could look like, but also taught me about what my preferences for layout and style would be. You also learn how invaluable getting your patterns tested is. Even when you proof read three or four times, mistakes still get through. Another pair of eyes is always welcome!

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  7. Annabella19 April 2013 at 11:04:00 BST

    So pretty Nat.

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  8. Megan19 April 2013 at 11:07:00 BST

    I'm not a knitter but this looks really pretty (and quite hard)

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  9. Anonymous20 April 2013 at 06:28:00 BST

    What an interesting stitch! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  10. Janine @ Rainbow Hare20 April 2013 at 23:07:00 BST

    This is lovely! I'm looking forward to seeing it when it's finished :)

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