tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post9144530744277127463..comments2023-09-07T07:36:26.987-04:00Comments on Crimson Purl: Knitter Anxiety (KA)Virtuoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-49163177299898394362007-10-12T16:40:00.000-04:002007-10-12T16:40:00.000-04:00I'm so glad someone came up with an official term ...I'm so glad someone came up with an official term for my fear of knitting anything that is not (a) a scarf and (b) garter stitch. I almost always get KA when I start thinking about doing something I haven't done before, such as knitting in the round, knitting a hat, short rows, picking up stitches, or trying to knit from a chart. I lose the anxiety once I actually start the project but the anticipation makes me put it off. Right now, I have anxiety about knitting socks and knitting cables. I just need to do it.Criquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364541293706699431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-55665044446706955812007-09-28T12:45:00.000-04:002007-09-28T12:45:00.000-04:00That picture speaks volumes. I guess my KA is sea...That picture speaks volumes. I guess my KA is seaming. Actually it's more of a conundrum. I hate doing it. Oh and wait, having to adjust a pattern to my measurements. Thats def a KA moment.Jeaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974650603719177956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-81154942006832068442007-09-25T06:47:00.000-04:002007-09-25T06:47:00.000-04:00Ha ha ha ha! That could be a picture of (a thinner...Ha ha ha ha! That could be a picture of (a thinner) me!!!! Not being the owner of a yarn swift, rolling skeins into balls is a nightmare for me. It often ends with me throwing the whole thing in a tangled mess on the floor and shouting at whoever is in the vicinity!!!<BR/><BR/>I also hate it when I am knitting socks and the pattern hasn't established yet. I have been known to have many a sleepless night as I go round and round the 4 dpns in my brain all night long.<BR/><BR/>Also another ka of mine is weaving in the ends. I hate it and it ca make me not finish something, just to avoid it. Other people have cleaners....I would have a sewing up person.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01940312445387884707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-68837362041304722832007-09-23T18:45:00.000-04:002007-09-23T18:45:00.000-04:00Um, haven't had much KA, as I just so far have onl...Um, haven't had much KA, as I just so far have only taken on easy peasy projects. However, if I am knitting something for someone, I do have the "is it going to fit?" KA.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031972837549512572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-51657933187531769022007-09-23T14:31:00.000-04:002007-09-23T14:31:00.000-04:00I still have some KA with respect to short rows. ...I still have some KA with respect to short rows. The first instructions I read confused the heck out of me (the wrapping!). Since then I found some better instructions that make more sense to me (and have the desired result), but I haven't done them enought to just say "oh, short rows" and do things right without having to check the instructions again....<BR/><BR/>I bet you are an expert on short rows (as it sounds like Del is becoming)!Octopus Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711733066980432896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-46247096970301039532007-09-23T14:13:00.000-04:002007-09-23T14:13:00.000-04:00I'm with you - sleeves give me KA. I also have sel...I'm with you - sleeves give me KA. I also have self-inflicted KA when I consider my stash and that I will never get through it all!Janet Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404150965859368460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-23178742243582615582007-09-23T10:44:00.000-04:002007-09-23T10:44:00.000-04:00my main issue is fair isle knitting now. everythin...my main issue is fair isle knitting now. everything else has worked itself out over time, but i hate stranded knitting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-83732776183769084952007-09-23T09:03:00.000-04:002007-09-23T09:03:00.000-04:00Haven't done sleeves, so that's up there high enou...Haven't done sleeves, so that's up there high enough, but fit is fretful, especially when the item is for a stranger. (No more sock swaps, folks!) Weaving the end in is another KA for me as well.SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-78776570915801067442007-09-22T16:38:00.000-04:002007-09-22T16:38:00.000-04:00For me it would be shaping and cables.. I'v been s...For me it would be shaping and cables.. I'v been spending a stupendous amount of time reading on cables and just when I think I'm ready to do it... KABAM!!! I freak out.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-86606844619653544692007-09-22T15:42:00.000-04:002007-09-22T15:42:00.000-04:00my motto: Finishing is what friends are for!my motto: Finishing is what friends are for!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204539920858202588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-49395744081414813322007-09-22T13:07:00.000-04:002007-09-22T13:07:00.000-04:00KA - Oh, yes, I know it well. I think my biggest ...KA - Oh, yes, I know it well. I think my biggest fear is seaming and gauge. Great photo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-44296353647250224662007-09-22T10:34:00.000-04:002007-09-22T10:34:00.000-04:00I guess my version would be CA (crochetes block). ...I guess my version would be CA (crochetes block). I have one UFO and I am working on a cardigan sweater. I have CA all the time due to my lack of consistent tension. I also have CA when it comes to putting together the pieces. I had this issue on a granny square blanket and jacket, and my cardigan. When I am really in the mood I will just do it! I am thinking October!<BR/><BR/>My name is Cassandra and I have crocheter's anxiety! Nice to meet you all!Cas...https://www.blogger.com/profile/17606497416087277336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-21236614934282745272007-09-22T09:58:00.000-04:002007-09-22T09:58:00.000-04:00My KA comes when I'm knitting something for someon...My KA comes when I'm knitting something for someone else. I hate the feeling that it might not fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-54649459934693504612007-09-22T07:57:00.000-04:002007-09-22T07:57:00.000-04:00Short rows used to do it to me every single time, ...Short rows used to do it to me every single time, but now that I'm doing Lizzie (which is nothing but short rows, lol) I'm feeling pretty confident. <BR/><BR/>Steeks still scare me, but I'm feeling braver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-50043289811525865882007-09-22T04:00:00.000-04:002007-09-22T04:00:00.000-04:00Substitute yarn is a biggie but the worst is finis...Substitute yarn is a biggie but the worst is finishing. I suck at seaming and picking up stitches!<BR/>I'm happy as I knit along but when it comes to putting all the pieces together, the KA begins. <BR/><BR/>Sinéad<BR/><BR/>P.S. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!Sinéadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03638944452534302340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-42219657406361550582007-09-22T00:02:00.000-04:002007-09-22T00:02:00.000-04:00I get KA with every new project! There's always s...I get KA with every new project! There's always something new to learn! I get KA when trying to figure out substitute yarn, or if don't get gauge even if I did so on the swatch, or...the list is endless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-84593236314424670052007-09-21T23:40:00.000-04:002007-09-21T23:40:00.000-04:00Right now its SLEEVES!!!!!! UGHRight now its SLEEVES!!!!!! UGHAdriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818182968849661620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-2382124173681018432007-09-21T23:21:00.000-04:002007-09-21T23:21:00.000-04:00I have no idea what you are talking about.My perfe...I have no idea what you are talking about.<BR/>My perfect sweater (mason dixon blog) is a vest right now..since the sleeves aren't blocked, or seamed..or set in. It will be my first time. Serious KA. I've knit this damn thing since (damn) November of 06 and will be distraught if it doesn't work out right!<BR/>KAKAKAKA!<BR/>Knitting is supposed to be fun, right? :)KnittyLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12523481256710909970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-57949874100365446572007-09-21T22:21:00.000-04:002007-09-21T22:21:00.000-04:00OH, my heart started racing when i read "set in sl...OH, my heart started racing when i read "set in sleeves'...HATE IT!<BR/>i wanted to let you know that a friend of mine just set up a "Pay It Forward" group on Ravelry..stop by and/or spread the word!Beckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544504965267843216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897177.post-87008931183050619812007-09-21T22:06:00.000-04:002007-09-21T22:06:00.000-04:00My KA comes out while I'm knitting and wondering h...My KA comes out while I'm knitting and wondering how it's going to look/fit on me, then I worry about how well I'm going to weave in the ends so that it's finished nicely!<BR/><BR/>As a new knitter, I've tried not to limit myself at all - if I see something I want to try, then I try it! I don't worry about the difficulty level assigned to the item - it'll all work out in the end. :DKelInCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583924963562826278noreply@blogger.com