Thoughtful design is ultimately more crucial than experimentation, as (in my opinion) it is more important that a piece be well-thought-out than it is to be highly creative or original. This type of experimentation has its drawbacks-mainly the time it takes, use of materials, and frustration when the result isn’t what you had planned-and it’s not right for everyone or every situation, but it has worked very well for me in a variety of endeavors, both when I’m new to something and when I’m trying to quickly improve.īack to that doll cloak, before setting in to make the final project, I sat down with my word processing program of choice and wrote out my pattern, thinking through the piece’s construction and appearance and doing any calculations I needed.
I jump into the deep end and just start creating. As a relatively inexperienced knitter, finding out firsthand what ideas work, what don’t, how each looks and what it takes to make them has been a big part of my growth, and the same goes for other craft and art media I explore. Sure, there are quicker, more efficient ways to see what will work with a certain yarn, but I wouldn’t learn nearly as much as I do starting from scratch with new ideas and trying things I know may have problems. I tried different stitches for the edging, and several different lace and cable patterns, trying to make it a little more ornate. The pattern ( ) I found first, with size adjustments, would have only taken an evening of solid knitting… so why has over a week passed and it’s just getting finished? Because I have started and re-started probably half a dozen times, and knit several smaller swatches, before deciding on my final design. It ended up being a lot more time than it should have. Sure, even my smallest needles right now are one or two sizes too big, but I was confident I could make it work, given time. It sat in the bottom of my knitting bag, too small for most projects and not the right weight for any of my needles, until a week or two ago when the perfect project for it came to me-a heavy cape or cloak for a doll I’m getting. I was surprised by how cute she looked in it and ended up taking more photos than I intended using proper lights and so on.Back in August or September, when I started knitting again after several years’ hiatus, a friend gave me a ball of fuzzy green yarn. I changed her out of cute blue frilly Volks dress into something a little more Angel Philiaish. She's an Angel Philia doll who I haven't decided on a proper name for yet. If you have more than two dolls, consider participating at least twice a month. If you have one or two dolls, consider participating at least once a month. The recommended frequency is monthly or bimonthly. It doesn't matter how small the change or shitty the photo, the point is to enjoy spending a little time with your doll. The club activity is simple: Get (one of) your doll(s), change a piece of their clothing (it doesn't have to be their entire outfit) or an accessory/wig/etc., pose them, and post a photo of them ITT. This thread is to help us enjoy our dolls instead of letting them gather dust. Why don't you take her down, pose her, and post a few quick photos of her ITT? Anon! Your doll's been feeling a little lonely lately.
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