#it multicolor variegated too it so pretty

[five-thousand-loaves-of-bread]

want knit cashmere……………

[knittedkneil]

Let’s talk about sweaters

It took me quite awhile before I felt comfortable enough to knit a sweater, mostly because I had a lot of foundational work I felt like I needed to do before I could approach it. So, for a while I just neve knit them assuming it was too hard.

One day I just really wanted something to show for all of my swatches and practices and experiments, so I decided to just jump in.

My first sweater was a riff off of a basic pattern, I felt like the pattern could hold my hand while I felt free to be a little more creative and try things out.

This sweater was the first result. I was proud I finished a garment but the variegated yarn pooled completely different than I thought. My rainbow sleeve didn’t quite have the effect I wanted and my COLLAR WAS ALL WRONG. I realized how many things I wanted to just redo myself, and I felt a couple tweaks would be able to get that perfect sweater. This was called the “Sunburst sweater” because of the ombré on the collar. Maybe one day I’ll revisit this to get a more effective outcome.

So for the first time I decided to try at it all my own. This was the result. I took my sisters measurements and decided to try and knit a sweater in her favorite color. I thought I got my gauge right and I wanted the gut area slightly bigger so that you could wear it on a full stomach— I failed to realize that I was unintentionally creating an A line. I gave the sweater too much ease for a bulky weight yarn. I felt better about the collar but man did this look and feel weird. I’ll admit I was pretty discouraged after this. This sweater is in my frogging pile ready for when I’m ready to tackle it again. (I have ideas) This was going to be called “lavender fields” but I’ll reserve that for when this is reincarnated

This is my third design! I was pretty discouraged from doing something out on my own, and I had this red yarn in my stash for a specific project in mind. That was a lopapeysa sweater, and I had a pattern just for that. I was going stick to the pattern and everything was going go perfectly. Except it didn’t. The yarn was too variegated for multicolor stranded work and I slowly realized that as I knit bottom up. So midway through I just decided to riff. I threw away the pattern and went forward with designing the shape and faire isle motif by my self. I crafted the collar (my favorite of all three) by myself. I call this “Red Herring” because I started going down one line of inquiry and it ended up being completely outside of that realm. I also cheekily made sure every motif was a chevron or herringbone related pattern. 🙃 gosh there’s so much to this sweater I love it.

Y’all I am so proud of that sweater you don’t even know. So proud that I want to grade it and release it as a pattern. But what I really want to say here is

I would have never have gotten to that sweater if it wasn’t for the first two.

things aren’t going work out perfectly

But that’s okay. What I love about knitting is that every stitch is a learning experience. You learn something new about your craft with every project and that informs your next one. So please don’t be discouraged. Don’t feel like you’re a failure when things don’t work out the way you planned, be that your first granny square, scarf or any other attempts you make in life. Mistakes will be made but you can love yourself and your work at every step of the way. The fact that you could have done better doesn’t have to be destructive. You can let that push you forward into the next thing and you will do better.

You can keep growing and growing but remember when you look back at that first thing. You did that with all the same intention, work, and passion that you have now.

You just got better.

[wings-arts]

Hi! It's been awhile! I've been having sone issues for a bit with anything art-related, but I wanted to stop by and show off some stuff I've been doing.

First off: dragon egg dice bags! I think I've posted the two on the right before, seeing as I made them some time ago, but I wanted to do something with crocodile stitch again without committing to a huge project. So I did the variegated multicolored one first and then thre grey. I think I might be using a different pattern, but here they all are together.

I still really love this project and this stitch, but I do think that if you want to keep something small in them (like loose dice) you should line them in some. But chances are I'll be doing more of these-I want to experiment a little, too! Also I still need to weave in the ends on newer two.

Then, second, we have my first time working beads into crochet! Yes, it's also a bag. Bags are quick. Don't judge me.

So far, it's going pretty smoothly. I'm not used to using half-double crochet (US; half-treble in UK terms), but it's not too hard. Since this was meant to be my tester, I just grabbed a bag of assorted colors of pony beads, but I ended up doing a pattern anyways. The pattern calls for 10 rows of beads, and I just realized it's 10 and not 15, so I actually need to undo the row I'm on if I want to follow that.

So... yeah. A little bit of drawing, but not much right now because I've been very stressed and hard on myself. I'll see if I can try to get more done.

On the crochet side of things...I don't know what I'm doing next. I might make some roses, but I seem to have lost that pattern, too, which means trying a bunch of different patterns and seeing if I like them. Luckily they don't require a lot of time or yarn. I'm also eyeballing a pattern for an angler fish dice bag (yes, another bag), and also a crocodile stitch half-cape with a hood (but that might require ordering yarn, and the pattern isn't free).

Idk just wanted to post stuff here. Anything you want to see me do/try in particular? Please keep the quarantine in mind. I have time but my supply options are limited!

[bunkershotgolf]

PGA TOUR® Winner Cameron Smith’s  2018 U.S. Open Scripting

Original Penguin Golf, a division of Perry Ellis International, announces that ambassador Cameron Smith will represent Original Penguin in the 2018 U.S. Open being held at the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

“We are proud to sponsor Cameron and are thrilled that he will be showcasing our exciting collection in our brand’s first U.S. Open appearance,” stated Jack Voith, president of the Golf Division at Perry Ellis International.   “Original Penguin’s functional style in combination with an athletic and technical edge will give Cameron a leg up on the field as he looks to capture his first major championship.”

Here are Cameron’s looks for the week:

Where is Pete? - Thursday Where is Pete? Well, he's printed in an all-over pattern on this short sleeve polo. He's mixed in with drivers, stars and greens with flags. It's a golf shirt with all kinds of features to help you shoot under par during your next round. It features contrast tipping around each sleeve cuff and underneath the ribbed collar. Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the polo to move with you and moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry. Jersey fabrication also creates a lightweight and breathable shirt. Get up, get out and get on the links. • 86% Polyester / 14% Spandex • Heritage Slim Fit - slimmer through chest and waist • Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you • Moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry • Jersey Fabrication creates a lightweight and breathable shirt • Ribbed Collar • Three-Button Placket • Machine Washable • Imported

The Original Driver Golf Polo - Friday Driving's for show and putting's for dough. This Original Penguin short sleeve polo shirt is for both — and it's also for performance on the golf course. With 14% spandex incorporated into the fabric, this shirt stretches. A. Lot. Seriously, it's really stretchy, which works with your swing and always lets you shape the perfect golf shot. It also recovers quickly and easily, so your shirt remains in tact. It's also crafted with jersey fabrication, which makes this polo breathable and extremely lightweight. Accented colors pop on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while printed variegated stripes run horizontally across the chest in an equalizer pattern. This polo is for all your Originals out there. • 86% Polyester / 14% Spandex • Heritage Slim Fit - slimmer through chest and waist • Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you • Moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry • Jersey Fabrication creates a lightweight and breathable shirt • Ribbed Collar • Two-Button Placket • Machine Washable • Imported

Earl Championship Polo - Saturday Polos are meant to be worn by champs. This one is for the golf champs. A solid-colored finish makes this short sleeve polo shirt an instant classic, especially with Pete embroidered on the left chest. Crafted with pure pima cotton, it's super soft, extremely durable and really lightweight. Jersey fabrication also adds a breathable element that's perfect for long, hot summer days on the course. • 100% Pima Cotton • Heritage Slim Fit - slimmer through chest and waist • Jersey Fabrication creates a lightweight and breathable shirt • Ribbed Collar • Three-Button Placket • Machine Washable • Imported

The 78 Stripe Golf Polo - Sunday We believe you can card a 78 in this striped golf polo from Original Penguin. Even if you don't go that low, you'll still look great and maintain comfort on the golf course. That's because of the thin horizontal stripes that alternate colors and stretch fabric, which enhances comfort by allowing the shirt to move with you. Oh, and pique fabrication incorporates texture by weaving raised parallel cords into the garment. Plus pima cotton is super soft, extremely durable and really lightweight, dude. Gear up now for your round later. This polo is always closest to the pin. • 55% Polyester / 39% Pima Cotton / 6% Elastane • Heritage Slim Fit - slimmer through chest and waist • Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you • Moisture wicking draws away sweat from your body to keep you dry • Pique Fabrication incorporates texture by weaving raised parallel cords into the garment • Self Collar • Three-Button Placket • Machine Washable • Imported

All Day Everyday Golf Pant All day, every day means just that. These are going to become your favorite pants. Don't say we didn't warn you. Nylon makes these solid-colored Original Penguin golf pants super lightweight and stretch fabric allows them to move with you all day, every day. With a stretch gripper waistband that stays in place and moves with you and a no-pop snap closure, these pants will change your short game. • 97% Nylon / 3% Elastane • Slim Fit - slim taper through legs and thighs • Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you • Elastic Gripper Waistband • Two Front Pockets • Two Back Pockets • Side Seam Zipper Media Pocket • No-Pop Snap Closure • Machine Washable • Imported

Plaid Party Pant It's a party on these pants, man. Literally, just look at them. The multicolored plaid pattern pops like a party, alternating colors and thickness of horizontal and vertical lines. Plus, these poppin' Original Penguin golf pants have performance features that'll make pars easy to come by. Like stretch fabric, which enhances comfort by moving with you all day and all night. And they have enough pockets, too, dude. Two front pockets and two back pockets, as well a hidden on-seam zipper media pocket and a coin pocket. That's a lot of pockets for your tees, keys, golf balls and whatever else you have. Twill Fabrication also makes these pants lightweight for coolness and comfort. Plus a no-pop snap closure stays in place. Pete the Penguin says they're pretty cool, so we're with him. Par-Tee-On and tell the starter you're having a party. • 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex • Slim Fit - slim taper through legs and thighs • Stretch fabric enhances comfort by allowing the garment to move with you • Twill Fabrication is lightweight for coolness and comfort • Elastic Gripper Waistband • Two Front Pockets • Two Back Pockets • Side Seam Zipper Media Pocket • No-Pop Snap Closure • Machine Washable • Imported

About An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®

In 1955, Minneapolis-based Munsingwear – an underwear and military supply company – ironically became the touchstone of suburban sport with the introduction of the first iconic golf shirt to America – an ORIGINAL PENGUIN. Known for its unique, humorous and detail-oriented clothing, Original Penguin offers a full range of men’s and children’s clothing, accessories and fragrances. Original Penguin is present in North, Central and South Americas, Europe as well as India and the Philippines. There are over 1,250 points of sale, more than 99 Original Penguin stores worldwide and two dedicated e-commerce websites: www.originalpenguin.com and www.originalpenguin.co.uk.

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel and Guy Harvey® for performance fishing and resort wear.  Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com.