Welcome!
I'll start off with a showcase of some of my previous works. I view these items as a jumping off point for my skill set. Works I'm proud of, yet seek to improve. The beginnings of a library of techniques and knowledge. One project of each crochet and knitting.
Granny Square Baby Blanket
First is a baby blanket I made for a friend's first child. A basic granny square throw with an edge. I swapped out a few of the colors required by the pattern for colors closer to the colors of the baby's room. In this project I learned the important lesson of gauge as I ran out of one of the trim colors 3 inches short and had to buy another skein! Thankfully the dye lots were very close and you really had to look to find the variance.
Knit Swirl Sweater
This sweater is the pride and joy of my work so far. I spent months working on it and learned a whole bunch of new techniques. Being the first garment I ever made, I was really nervous about how it would turn out. I've seen so many cartoons and such about "knitting a sweater that doesn't fit" I was quite anxious. But after diligent gauge checks and learning how to mattress stitch, it fits perfectly!
It will be some time before I attempt another sweater. My brain needs a bit of a break from long and drawn out projects. For now I'll be sticking to quick projects where I can practice a greater variety of techniques. Enjoy!
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