Wednesdays,
at least on the interwebs, is Work in
Progress Wednesday or WIP. More specifically, in the crochet community everyone is asking “What's on your hook?” At anytime I am working on several projects; however, I try to minimize
how many half-finished projects I have out at any one time. Wait--how am I
working on a project if I’m not actually crocheting?
Each
item I make has to be conceptualized and designed before I ever pick up a skein
of yarn. Even when I am following a pattern that is already written, there is a
choice of yarn color and style, hook size, and a level of interpretation and
trial and error. There are many patterns available on the internet: some for free,
others for purchase. My favorite website for beginners (and where I started
with amigurumi) is AllAboutAmi. I found her patterns clear, easy to understand,
and fun and adorable. From her patterns I realized that amigurumi
patterns make mathematical sense. I have been able to use this general concept
to make different shapes, which ultimately become my own patterns.
Maybe
one day I will get into formal pattern writing, but for now suffice it to say
there is a lot of mental power that goes into my patterns long before they
become a reality! On this Wednesday there isn’t much on my hook, but that won’t
last for long.
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| Most of the components I make are worked around in circles. |
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