As a maker of objects and garments, I try to embrace an intentional approach to dressing. I value quality over quantity, and I am inspired by the timeless elegance of simplicity and by natural materials that age well. My ultimate goal is to have a few things that I love immensely and wear a lot.
I'm so with you on the conflict between what I want to make and what I actually wear. My wardrobe tends toward simple and classic. The sweaters I wear most often are stockinette stitch, with maybe some colorwork. I've occasionally felt drawn to knit a densely cabled sweater, but then it sits on the shelf and mocks me for the waste of time and money. And delicate lace shawls are a joy to knit. But do I ever wear them? No! Does anyone wear them, other than to a fiber festival or a wedding? I doubt it.
I’m also trying to do some thinking this year about what I make vs what I wear. I know that color is a big one for me, so I’m trying to keep the really variegated, colorful yarn I’m drawn to but won’t wear as a jumper to socks.
The shawl looks beautiful and so cozy! The Utopia pattern looks gorgeous but wow! lace, cables and short rows all together. How mind boggling :) The dusty rose pink yarn looks so lovely. As you say you'll get back to it sometime.
I'm so with you on the conflict between what I want to make and what I actually wear. My wardrobe tends toward simple and classic. The sweaters I wear most often are stockinette stitch, with maybe some colorwork. I've occasionally felt drawn to knit a densely cabled sweater, but then it sits on the shelf and mocks me for the waste of time and money. And delicate lace shawls are a joy to knit. But do I ever wear them? No! Does anyone wear them, other than to a fiber festival or a wedding? I doubt it.
I’m also trying to do some thinking this year about what I make vs what I wear. I know that color is a big one for me, so I’m trying to keep the really variegated, colorful yarn I’m drawn to but won’t wear as a jumper to socks.
The shawl looks beautiful and so cozy! The Utopia pattern looks gorgeous but wow! lace, cables and short rows all together. How mind boggling :) The dusty rose pink yarn looks so lovely. As you say you'll get back to it sometime.