Knitting
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 7:43 amRather than throw the entire pattern away:
Break it down into areas, which bits work vs which bits do not
Some may be perfect
Some may be in need of a tweak
Others require 'ease and adjustment'
And there will be areas where things are not fit for purpose, where one must start from casting on, one stitch at a time
Let us imagine that you have a local craft club
They decide to make a set of baby clothes, or indeed several sets
So we have a brand new project
Everyone knows what the premature baby unit needs
However, there are personal preferences (colours, textures) or historical references which some would like to incorporate . . . not a problem
Two members of the craft club cannot knit but they crochet . . . not a problem
One member can do neither, however he does incredible embroidery. Excellent
Everyone has something to contribute to the project
Nobody's contribution is more important than anyone else, everyone is capable of contributing something
If one member wishes to complain about the group and not add anything constructive, merely criticises . . . well, they will not be invited to the cream tea upon completion
Every member of the craft club has something to offer
It is not about self-gratification, it is about the premature baby unit
If one is willing to take part, wanting to contribute, but only do paper crafts such as little bunny shaped gift tags saying "Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow" . . . not a problem
But the club members who just want to complain about the colours/textures . . . "Valerie made a much better set of baby clothes last year!" . . . they can sit on another sofa and drink tea, they are not welcome in our club
However, the blind man who often needs rescuing mid stitch, is welcome as part of the group because he brings cake, makes people laugh and feel positive
It shows us that however difficult knitting is at times by helping each other we can make wonderful baby clothes
Our club motto is:
IF YOU CANNOT HELP - DO NOT HINDER
Break it down into areas, which bits work vs which bits do not
Some may be perfect
Some may be in need of a tweak
Others require 'ease and adjustment'
And there will be areas where things are not fit for purpose, where one must start from casting on, one stitch at a time
Let us imagine that you have a local craft club
They decide to make a set of baby clothes, or indeed several sets
So we have a brand new project
Everyone knows what the premature baby unit needs
However, there are personal preferences (colours, textures) or historical references which some would like to incorporate . . . not a problem
Two members of the craft club cannot knit but they crochet . . . not a problem
One member can do neither, however he does incredible embroidery. Excellent
Everyone has something to contribute to the project
Nobody's contribution is more important than anyone else, everyone is capable of contributing something
If one member wishes to complain about the group and not add anything constructive, merely criticises . . . well, they will not be invited to the cream tea upon completion
Every member of the craft club has something to offer
It is not about self-gratification, it is about the premature baby unit
If one is willing to take part, wanting to contribute, but only do paper crafts such as little bunny shaped gift tags saying "Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow" . . . not a problem
But the club members who just want to complain about the colours/textures . . . "Valerie made a much better set of baby clothes last year!" . . . they can sit on another sofa and drink tea, they are not welcome in our club
However, the blind man who often needs rescuing mid stitch, is welcome as part of the group because he brings cake, makes people laugh and feel positive
It shows us that however difficult knitting is at times by helping each other we can make wonderful baby clothes
Our club motto is:
IF YOU CANNOT HELP - DO NOT HINDER