How Did You Learn to Knit? There’s a Story There

What your Origin Story of Knitting? I bet it tells a lot about you, your relationships, and those who loved you. #knitting #crafts #learning #love

My own story of learning to knit is a story of learning a few basics from my mother, then learning so much more on my own and from other women. How did you learn to knit? You likely could tell the story of a fundamental relationship in your life in answering this question. You may have learned from your mother, your grandmother, or another relative who took the time to spend with you, teaching…

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HOW DID I START MY PROJECT?

Next week I’ll celebrate the “birthday” of my knitting project. Almost 3 years ago, in July 27th in 2019, I published my first design – the bonnet “Butterfly”. Actually it wasn’t the first one I created, cause I already had a baby jumper model, but my designer life and my knitting project had started with it! So, today I’m going to share with you that story.

I knit since more than 20 years and my flats were always full of different yarns, knitting books and journals. Time to time when my husband is angry, he promises to send me with all my “treasures” away. I really hope that he’s not serious in such moments. 😊

When I arrived in Italy it was very hard to find a job. First few years I thought much about a way to earn a bit of money and to help my family. As I could knit goodly I thought about a knitted product selling. I read many books and watched many master-classes and realized some baby booties. Unfortunately, nobody knew me and I hadn’t big success… :(

Then I decided to try to create my own designs and I started with….right, baby bonnet one! I never knitted it before and I thought that it’s not very interesting to knit such little goods as baby knitwear, but I saw so many amazing models that I felt in love with that baby accessory. It seemed very boring to repeat designs of other knitters, moreover, I always wanted to add some details or to change them. So, I started to work on my first pattern.

One day it was finished. The new bonnet hadn’t a title and I didn’t write it down cause I still hadn’t the idea to sell it. I liked so much the creative process that I decided to write down my next pattern to be able to repeat it in case of necessity. It was the baby bonnet pattern “Butterfly”. I have proposed it to other knitters and faced a big interest to my pattern. So my designer story has started.

Now I make 8-10 baby designs each year! I try to use interesting patterns and elements in them. Sometimes it’s not easy but I try to solve all the problems I face. I have created bonnets, jackets, rompers, dresses, baby booties and even blankets! Each time I try to create something new and interesting, using  different knitting methods.

I want to thank all the knitters who maintained me with my first patterns and continue to do it now. I guess without you I would have no energy to continue. Thank you for your interest, comments, photos and likes. Any your activity is very important to me ❤️❤️❤️

There are no words to describe the feeling of chunky yarn around you!!!I'm in love with this jumber which is designed by @dorohandmade for "JD knots" our new brand which is in progress♥Having beautiful people around me is such a bless @dszau♥Happy,cozy and creative for ever♥ #jdknots #handmadeisbetter #knitweat #chunkyknit #shareyourknits #knitsharelove #knittingstories #knittersofravelry #ravelry #knit #chunkyjumper #weareknitters #woolandthegang #jesterbethknits #knitlovewool #knitlove #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #makealong #ourmakerlife #yarnlovers #yarnandneedles #knitterslife #knitpro #knitporn #yarnaddict #knitting_inspiration #knitting_love #knittingismyyoga #knitflix #makersgonnamake #knittersgonnaknit https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYklx3gfzo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5dmfevxykz62

Because of the release I organized last Friday I totally forgot to share my favorite FO of this week. #favoriteFoFriday It is my Merlot Poncho. 😊 #merlotponcho Since I posted about it a few days ago, I have been wearing it constantly. Inside I use it as a substitute for a cardigan and outside I wear it over my winter coat. There is actually a quite emotional story behind this knit: I made the first version about 5 years ago but then accidentally put it in a donation bin when I moved house. I was heartbroken when I found out that is was gone, especially since it was my own mistake. It took me a while to accept the situation. Some months passed and when the next winter came, I decided to make a new one - the one that you can see in the picture above. It has a different color than the first one which I made using a limited edition yarn that was no longer available. So at first using this red yarn instead felt like a major compromise. But I must admit that my new red poncho really grew on me over time. Now I love the red I chose. And around this time of the year it feels especially festive to me. 😊 So today I am happily wearing my poncho and looking forward to Christmas while being all warm and cozy! A lovely Sunday to you all! ❤ #knittingdisaster #knittingstories #knittingmistakes #knitting #knitknitknit #knit #knitknit #handknitlove #herbgardenknitwear #cabledponcho #cableknits #cableknitting #knitponcho #knitcables #handknitponcho #chunkyknit #chunkyknits #chunkyponcho #bulkyknit #bulkyknits #bulkyponcho #bulkyyarn #chunkyyarn #merinoyarn #merinowool #lanagrossa #lanagrossayarn #lanagrossalei https://www.instagram.com/p/CXqx1Q6ol8_/?utm_medium=tumblr

#naknicromo Day 8: How I learned . . . . I definitely wasn’t knitting by age three, but between @backpocketsue and @raemariepreston I managed to know my basic crochet and knit stitches before high school. . . Thanks a billion. ;) . . #knitting #poohbear #winniethepooh #3rdbirthday #curls #internationalwomensday #girlsgottasticktogether #tbt #throwbackthursday #knitting #knittingstories

In a few days my nephew is having his 3rd birthday party,so I decided me and my bestie @dszau to crochet a few frogs (twenty in total😅),as a gift for his little guets.My lovely sis @christianavals gave us this frog idea, when she told us that little Nirea's class is called "The frog class" (in kindergarten).Organizing birthday party gifts is so much fun🎉Little green frogs are crocheted with 2.5 mm hook and @scheepjes cotton yarn.Keep calm and kiss those frogs🐸!!! #crochetedtoys #crochetofinstagram #crochet #handmadetoys #handmadeisbetter #greentoys #crochetedfrogs #crochetedtoys #ravelry #yarnspiration #yarnandneedles #knittingstories #shareyourknits #crochetinspiration #crocheterslife #makealong #woolandthegang #ourmakerlife #loveyarn #crochettoysforkids #crochetstories #creativelifehappylife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_JuBHAP4x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xpa46dlvmr9t

While the autumn cyclone's dancing outside , inside sheep happens ♥ stay cozy and creative ✌ #dropsdesign #autumnknitting #autumnstories #makealong #ourmakerlife #knittersgonnaknit #knitterslife #winteroutfit #sheephappens🖤 #knittingmyhobby #igknitters #knitsharelove #shareyourknits #knitting_inspiration #knittingstories #knittedsweater #yarnlove #yarnlife #yarnandneedles https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUAJ7tnBpL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nv7amjbmh59u

As temperatures getting higher and summer is here for good,I decided to knit something quick and easy.Inspired of @woolandthegang team , I pick the sweety "gigi bra" pattern.With cotton yarn and 5 mm knitting needles this piece became my favourite. @dszau thank u for sharing with me Dorry♥Lovely summer with a lot of knitted summer stories🌅🌊🌞 #woolandthegang #makealong #knittedbra #knittedcroptop #shareyourknits #knitsharelove #knittedtop #knittedhaltertop #knistergram #igknitters #knitterslife #knitacholic #knittingmyhobby #knitting_love #knitting_inspiration #knittersgonnaknit #knittingstories #knittedsummerwear

The "Over the top-top" T-shirt is ready🌻 This simple line T-shirt feels so soft and lightweight. A pattern from @purlsoho .I used bamboo yarn and circular needles 4mm. Ready to be worn in warm days🌺 Soooo easy and stylish pattern! #knittedtop #makealong #purlsohobusyhands #purlsoho #knittersofinstagram #knittingmyhobby #knitstagram #knittersgonnaknit #knitacholic #shareyourknits #knitsharelove #knittedsummerwear #knittedsummertop #lovelyknit #woolweek #woolandthegang #jesterbethknits #jesterbeth #knittingstories #knittinglove #knitting_inspire #knitting_is_love

Little Nirea's knitting vest has already finished🚼[i ❤ u my great-funny-brilliant-super-nephew]✨ #knittingvest #knitacholic #knitagram #kidknits #kidsizes #knittersgonnaknit #knittersunite #knittinglove #knitting_inspiration #knittingproject #winterstories #knittingstories #giftformynephew #surroundyourselfwithpositivepeople #jesterbethknits #jesterbeth #makealong #purlsoho #purlsohobusyhands

These lovely gloves are irresistible...Knitted by double pointed needles 3.5mm and stockinette stitch all the way till the end🐏 #handmadegloves #stockinettestitch #knittedgloves #lovelyknittedthings #jesterbethknits #jesterbeth #wintergloves #creative #inspiring #knittagram #makealong #woolandthegang #purlsohobusyhands #purlsoho #knittersgonnaknit #knittersoftheworld #knitacholic #loveknitting #knitterslife #knittingstories

Jumb in leaves-Be outdoors-Bake cookies and pies-Read a book-Take a drive just to look at leaves-Tell stories-Knit beanies-Why i love fall🍁🍁🍁 #jesterbethknits #knittedbeanie #knittinglove #knitting_inspiration #knitagram #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #purlsohobusyhands #purlsoho #knittingstories #lovelyknitter #whyilovefall #autumnbeanies #handmade #creative #inspiration #blessed #thankful

Friday mornings like these: sitting on my armchair with my yarns and needles🌅Take time to do what makes your soul happy🍁 #sweetseptember #morningstories #morningfun #knittersgonnaknit #knitagram #knittersofinstagram #knittingstories #jesterbethknits #knittedbeanie #knitacholic #knitting_inspiration #inspirationneverhasaschedule #relax #calm #surroundedbylove #lovelymornings #beforework #woodenarmchair

HOW DID I START?

I have started to make posts here few months ago and I’m sure that you don’t know my designer story. Today I’m going to share it with you and I really hope that you’ll find it interesting. ⠀ You might guess that it’s hard to find a job for a stranger. First few years after my arriving in Italy, I was looking for it. I thought much about a way to earn a bit of money and to help my family. As I could knit goodly,  I decided to start as a knitter who makes knitted products for selling. I read many books, watched some tutorial videos and realized few crocheted baby booties. By the way, you can see them in my shop in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knitbabywear/shop/. I must confess that, as nobody knew me, I hadn’t a big success.

Then I thought about my own designs. I think it’s because I always wanted to add some details or to change models I saw in knitting journals. In 2017 I made my first baby pullover pattern “Sweet prince”. I tried to make it as good as I could do it in that period. I translated it in 3 languages: English, Italian and Russian. I was very happy for a first customer, but I didn’t consider this activity as a real job and I stopped it few months later when I found a job as IT-consultant.

In 2019 I turned back to pattern creation. I saw so many baby designs in Internet and I wanted to make something similar. I started from a baby bonnet pattern. It hasn’t a title and I even didn’t write it down cause I had no ideas to sell it. I had liked such activity, I still didn’t think about it as a way to earn money. Anyway, I wrote down my next one to be able to repeat it to order. It was the baby bonnet “Butterfly”. When it was finished, I uploaded it on Ravelry and noticed a big interest in it from other knitters. So, my “baby knitwear designer story” had started.

In 2019 I created other 5 patterns, but the most productive year was 2020. In that year I created 11 designs!!! Now I make a pattern each 3-4 months. All of them you can find in my online shops.

Ravelry: https://buff.ly/35XrXQM

LoveCrafts: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/user/knitted-baby-wear/efd43143-bca7-47f3-8836-dd5ced0728a6

The process is slow cause I have back to my main job and I haven’t much free time.

I want to thank all knitters who supported me with my first patterns and continue to do it now. Thank to all of my followers for your interest, comments, photos and likes. Any your feedback is very important to me!

(English below)  «Δεν μπορούν να χωνευτού όλα όσα συμβαίνουν σε μια ζωή. Ορισμένα γεγονότα παραμένουν για πάντα ολόκληρα. Ορισμένες εικόνες δεν φεύγουν ποτέ από το μυαλό ». Πώς να τελειώσω  το ροζουλί μου πουλόβερ ,αφού αποσπάται η προσοχή μου κάθε φόρα ,που προβάρω το πλεκτό για να τσεκάρω τα μανίκια; Ξεχνιέμαι και συνεχίζω την ανάγνωση...ένα φοβερό μυθιστόρημα επιστημονικής φαντασίας που δεν λέω να το αφήσω απο τα χέρια μου. To Dreamers κυκλοφόρησε πριν απο δύο χρόνια και διαδραματίζεται σε μία φανταστική πόλη, όπου οι άνθρωποι απειλούνται απο τον ίδιο τους τον ύπνο …   • “Not everything that happens in a life can be digested. Some events stay forever whole. Some images never leave the mind.”― Karen Thompson Walker, The Dreamers Every time I try on my pink (work in progress) sweater to check the sleeves my attention is distracted for hours...while reading...has this ever happened to you?I was captivated immediately from page one...if you are into science-fiction novels, I highly recommend it to you😍 • 🧶Pattern : Incoming Tide Sweater by @dropsdesign 📖Boook: "The Dreamers " by @karenthompsonwalker • #bookworm #knitterslife #handmade #knit #instaknit #booklover #yarnlife #knitting #knitagram #knitknitknit #instagram #yarnlove #knittingismyyoga #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #knitandbehappy #knitacholic #knitsharelove #yarnaddict #knitandbehappy #knittersofravelry #knitstagram #knitpro #χειροποίητο #readingandknitting #bookloversofinstagram #shareyourknits #everydayknitting #knittingstories #yarnandneedles   https://www.instagram.com/p/CUPyEQ_tKUu/?utm_medium=tumblr

These lovely hand warmers are such a pleasure to make❄Cozy and comfy❄(beautifull pattern from @purlsoho).A gift you offer another person is just your beeing.Thank u @athinabrm. #sundaylover #sundaystories #knittinglove #knittedhandwarmers #handwarmers #knitting_inspiration #knittinglove #knitagram #knittersgonnaknit #instaknit #knitacholic #knittingaddict #makealong #knittingstories #jesterbethknits #jesterbeth #purlsoho #purlsohobusyhands #knitallthethings #knittersofinstagram #creative #surroundyourselfwithpositivepeople #handmadegloves #handwarmers #lovelyknit #lovelyrainyday