“Ideas are like rabbits.
You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen."
— John Steinbeck
So, let's talk about "firsts". First weaving -- first knitting -- first spinning or dyeing project -- that sort of thing. Do you even remember yours? Do you still have it? If you gave it away, did you take a photo of it for yourself? I think it can be really interesting to go back and look at our firsts, and see how far we've come.
Since I learned to knit when I was little, I've no memory of my first knitting. It was probably a potholder or something like that and until several years ago, I really hadn't picked up the needles again. My first knitting project of recent years was a wool scarf (and I live in Texas). Smart, right? I do still have it and really enjoy wearing it in winter, or maybe the first week in February each year. :-)
My first weaving project was on a Cricket loom, made with leftover yarns from various knitting projects in one evening, following the instructions in the box. The scarf is for sale, although I wouldn't be upset at all if it never sells and I get to wear it next February. Surely the weather in Texas will change by then. Please?!
First weaving 4/09
First Spinning - 12/08
First Koolaid dyeing (3rd from the right) Summer 2008
So what do you think about sharing your first projects? If you're game, email a photo and a little background info to kendrick4343@gmail.com, and I'll upload them here, along with mine. I can't wait to see where you started!
Oh and incidentally, the big scary floor loom is not so scary anymore! Finished a project on it today. :-)
Discovery: When I sit down to spin or knit or weave, it's really hard to stop. Before I realize it, hours have passed, knee-deep in fiber. It is indeed one of my favorite places to be.
