Kristin came into the store a few weeks ago with a list of supplies- tape measure, scissors, yarn- the usual list of things for someone taking a knitting class or workshop.
She was headed to a two week knitting intensive at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. And since she had never knit before she needed some guidance. So I told her to choose yarn that attracted her attention in terms of colors or textures. Here’s what she chose
Kristin's Yarn
A pair of needles, a crochet hook for mistakes, and she was off to Maine for two weeks of free form knitting.
The Noro (at the top of the picture, slightly hidden) proved to be her favorite- we all love the soft texture and the colors- the shades as well as the color changes.
She did two things with her Noro
Noro and Objects
Kristin’s artwork involves lots of found objects- small plastic toys or pieces of toys. Here they blend in a bit with the Noro colors.
Noro Mitten
She also used Noro for a mitten- knit on double points. Pretty good for someone who had never held knitting needles. Other people in the group knit mittens and gloves too- one mitten with four thumbs, another large enough to cover the entire knitter. It used two pounds of yarn.
There were other workshops at the same time- in baskets, metal working, book binding, and even a Buddhist making a sand painting. Each group had to create a group project, which was auctioned at the end of the session.
Kristin won the knitter’s project
Haystack Scarf
There are knit ruffles at the ends, dyed roving, lots of texture, and an I cord edging. Kristin of did the Noro section on the left.
And what were the other knitters working on?
Knit Sculpture
WOw, I love your work.. it inspire to knit more!
It’s my passion over the years to knit with circular knitting needles and I love working with them because they are really suitable with my knitting projects.
This is great for knitting on the road — you can’t drop a needle when it’s attached to your work!
Thanks for sharing your craft projects..
Regards,
Michelle