The process or the product?

[susandennis]

Mostly I knit and sew for the end result. For the bear, sweater, shirt, doll... But, sometimes I find myself more interested in the process. Today was one of those days. I'm working with a very fussy fabric. It's a bamboo knit that has a little lycra or spandex in it. What makes it drape beautifully, makes it a bitch and a half to work with but, I just decided to enjoy it instead of fight it.

I did lots of tests. Different stitches and different techniques.

I'm making this pattern BUT...



I'm not adding that extension onto the sleeve and I'm reversing the collar so that the pointy bits are in front. These downloadable made to order patterns have nearly zero instructions. So there are things to think about.

I did all of this while I was watching my brother's web cam that he pointed to the hen house he's building. I was in cool, comfortable Seattle, inside sitting down. He was in hot as hell Texas outside working with the bugs. It was fun to watch.

He made GREAT progress.



I also made what may be the worlds most delicious creamy coleslaw. It's getting better in the fridge as I type this. I think maybe quiche with coleslaw for dinner.

The baseball game was the worst. As I say every year... (except maybe last year) This Season Sucks.

Time to watch a little TV and knit a little bear.

Comments

[daphnep.livejournal.com]

Funny, I was just debating this in my own crafting. I think I knit for the product, but I was looking at my ravelry page, and the sheer number of pieces I have worn only once or twice indicates that I knit for the *idea* of the product, but actually all my enjoyment comes from the process.

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I generally knit or sew for the end results, but I've discovered that I take photos for the process almost 100% of the time, the exceptions being when I take photos of my grandchildren to look back on later.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

Please disregard if you posted the recipe in a later post/comments. I'd love to learn how to make a really good slaw--what's your recipe?

[susandennis]

I don't think I did post it... here's what I do...

1 bag of slaw mix (or cut up cabbage, carrots, etc)

Then I mix equal parts of mayo and cream, with a tablespoon of sugar and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

I mix it all together and put it in the fridge. It's good immediately. It's better after 12 hours. It lasts for several days.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'll give it a go!