As with most knitting ... it depends on the choices you make. I can put together a simple scarf (6-8" wide x 72" long), usually of two complementary strands of yarn, on #17 (12mm) needles, in 2-3 hours. When I've done so, the recipients have generally been quite happy with the results. Also, the occasional simple project like that is a relaxing break from the more complicated ones.
I agree, though; most handwork is undervalued, and all the "attempts" and the time they take, are invisible.
Try to keep this mantra in mind: perfect is good, done is beautiful.
That thought has helped me on many occasions; I hope it can help you also.
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Date: 2006-02-06 06:12 am (UTC)As with most knitting ... it depends on the choices you make. I can put together a simple scarf (6-8" wide x 72" long), usually of two complementary strands of yarn, on #17 (12mm) needles, in 2-3 hours. When I've done so, the recipients have generally been quite happy with the results. Also, the occasional simple project like that is a relaxing break from the more complicated ones.
I agree, though; most handwork is undervalued, and all the "attempts" and the time they take, are invisible.
Try to keep this mantra in mind: perfect is good, done is beautiful.
That thought has helped me on many occasions; I hope it can help you also.