I declare victory! I finally finished my first square of my Noro Mitered Squares Babette (Ravelry link), after two false starts and frogging due to totally inept counting on my part. Sheesh! Now at long last I can move on to the second square. I think I’m probably going to take years to finish this project, because it can be something I just pick up between projects and add a square here or there, or maybe add one each time I come across a new Kureyon colorway that excites me.
You know? There’s something to be said for easy-peasy garter stitch. It seems to be the perfect antidote to stress. It’s calming to be able to knit the same thing over and over, to be able to knit without looking or thinking, or to get into a calming rhythm. I know there are people out there who really don’t love doing garter stitch, because the monotony of it drives them batty. But the thing is that I don’t think I am one of those people.
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The square looks absolutely lovely and I can’t wait to see you finished blanket… if I’m still alive then :-p Although I’m cringing at the cost of all that noro… I might have to spin up some of my own “noro”
I *love* garter stitch as well for just those reasons you mentioned…it’s so easy and soothing and not at all ugly…
No matter what project I’m starting, I always have to start it 3 or 4 times. It’s frustrating, but I think its just my process.
Totally agree about the garter stitch. It’s so nice just to sit and knit knit knit and not even have to worry about a purl. haha
To think some people don’t believe garter stitch doesn’t serve a purpose. The square looks great. I hope the rest of the squares come easily!