"you should be allowed to make mistakes - and never unravel"

did I really say that?!?


I think to a beginner it is important not to give up - to not pull it out, just keep going and revel in your achievement.


I just came across the October issue of Notebook Magazine - there is a great article about my teaching by Selina Altomonte.




What caught my eye as I had my first flick through the magazine was the gorgeous bow scarf she is photographed wearing - it was her, I think, second time around with the pattern and what a great job she did.  


I think that perhaps crochet and granny squares are winning the craft time in her house though!!!!






note to add sadly this happened yesterday so it is all not longer.....

test knitter and knitting tested

I did a test knit of written instructions - and get a mention over here

I am yet to block my Olatz shawl but it was a really great knit

I also taught my first beginner class last night - after a test run on the girls at work - photos a bit later

ready steady LET'S KNIT!!!!

Sabine found it is just like riding a bike you don't forget

Beth just wanted to learn Entralac

Emily rocks with her wrist warmer

hard at work!

the bow scarf - as it was a bit more exciting than just a rectangle

another bow in the making

test knit at work in studio - now Juliette is onto a scarf

We all had heaps of fun