One of the main projects I've been indulging in over the last 10 months has been crocheting vests. And vests. And more vests.
It started with a trip to a yarn shop in Seattle on our honeymoon where I bought some wooly yarn on clearance. I didn't know what to do with it, but I decided after a few weeks that I wanted to make a vest. Now, let me say, at this point in time I was not a super proficient crocheter (nor would I argue that now, even). I made stuff, but I'm not a pattern reader and most of my projects involved straight lines or squares. So, this vest thing was a whole new undertaking: CROCHETING IN THE ROUND.
Some how I figured it out. It wasn't immediate, but I got it. The first attempt took a lot of ripping out stitches and reevaluating why I'd decided to pursue this type of a project. It wasn't perfect when it was done, but I liked it and I felt proud of this new pattern I'd begun to create.
Since, then, my pattern has evolved and been developed to the point where I can generally produce something I like on the first try. It's faster, although still time-consuming. I've also sold many of my creations, which feels really good. Not for the money, but for the opportunity to have someone else appreciate my work.
