It is much easier to stay in ones comfort zone instead of stepping out and trying something new. Why put yourself to the stress of learning a new skill when the old one will do.
As I was searching for a pattern for the next cup cosy to stitch, I found that I kept being attracted to the ones made up by The Enchanted Ladybug. It was the stitch she was using for the body of the cosy that was so attractive.
After printing out the free pattern and reading, I found that it was actually quite straight forward. Alternate single and double crochets, turn and do the same again. It was easy and I think it looks great. Benefit for a cup cosy is that it is more dense that just rounds of single crochet.
Sure, this is an easy stitch, but new to me. I'm glad I took that leap and learned how to make it. I can see myself using it again and again, especially as this designer has lots of free cosy patterns.
Which are you: do you stick with what you know or do you try new skills in your projects? When was the last time you learned a new stitch/skill, what was it?
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1 comment:
Hi Heather,
Didn't get a post for Needlework Tuesday this week, but I plan on doing one next week. I've been trying to finish up the last row of my Crazy Quilt. I haven't learned a new crochet stitch, but have been learning lots of new embroidery stitches. If you want to try some, head over to Sharon's place, Pintangle. She has a whole stitch dictionary loaded with lots of new stitches. Here is Sharon's link. Have a great day!
http://pintangle.com/
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