A Custom Knits Sweater for My Son / Finding Time to Knit
January 18, 2010 |
Melanie 
I know it doesn't look like much yet but this is the start of a Classic Top-Down Raglan Sweater for my son. Instead of following a pattern, I'm using the formula Wendy Bernard gives in her book Custom Knits. When I bought the yarn I was really motivated to get going but I haven't ended up working very quickly. This would be fine except that my son is growing fast, and I need to get this done while he can still wear it. The yarn is Swan's Island Worsted, an amazingly soft and beautiful organic merino. I'm posting about this project and planning to post updates as a way of putting some pressure on myself (though, honestly, I don't really need more pressure in my life). This project is part of my resolution to spend at least 10 minutes each day crafting that I posted about here. (The skirt is coming along nicely albeit slowly.) To make some time for myself, I got a dishwasher last week (that will save me at least 10 minutes a day.) But I'm still finding it challenging to find/make free time. I'm a very efficient person but, like so many other people, I have way too much to do. If anyone has any great efficiency techniques they want to share, please leave a comment. Because life is definitely better when there's more time to craft.











Reader Comments (4)
i wish i had some tips for you. if you figure out the secret, please share!
Less housework. Works for me!
hi melanie!
i usually multitask my knitting (so i don't knit very many things that are complicated :) )... i knit while i read, ride the subway, and talk on the phone. i also hand-sew on the train and on the phone. those are the moments that are constant in my day, so i know i can squeeze in at least a few minutes even if i am too tired to really focus on something.
good luck with the sweater! that yarn is beautiful... your son will love it!
Melanie,
Here is a tip about finding more time for the things we love to do. I was in church one Sunday and when the Priest was giving his Homily he started with,"When you reach the pearly gates you will not be judged by how clean your house is!" I stopped listening! Works for me.
Thanks, Judy.
Melanie