Level 3

Having finished Levels 1 and 2 of TKGA’s Master Hand Knitter Certification, I have begun Level 3—the final level to become a Master Knitter.

 I have written a 3 page report on six different kinds of fiber used to make yarn for knitting. I used 4 different references. I have also finished the two knitting magazine reviews. I reviewed the new Rib magazine for men and male knitters and the Holiday issue of Vogue Knitting. I really like Rib and plan to knit several items from each of the three issues that have been published. Kudos to Eric and his team for such a unique magazine. The Vogue Knitting Holiday 2017 issue was disappointed at best. Stale designs, too many advertisements and lack luster articles. I would think that such a dominant publication in the knitting world could do better.

 For Level 3, I also have to review two design books, learn 6 new cast ons and bind offs, work 19 special technique swatches, answer about 40 questions, and design 3 patterns, before I can design, knit and write the patterns for an original Fair Isle sweater and an Aran cabled hat. I want to jump right in and work on the sweater and hat—but I know that I need to work the other parts first.

Oh, well, there will be very little other knitting until the swatches with there accompanying research are done. I am heading now to the world of cream colored 100% wool yarn in a worsted weight. I am expecting my hair color to match the yarn before I am through.

 Hope your knitting is colorful, exciting and without dropped stitches.

Happy New Year

Farewell to 2017! It was a hard year for many. Wishing everyone a happy, safe and joyous 2018.