On My Road To Masters: 1/15/12

you learn as you prepare to prepare.lol 1/15/12

today I was doing some preplanning and preparing for my classes & came up on things I didn't know & I think I will be able to fix to make my work acceptable for my classes.

I am a self-taught knitter and I guess I didn't exactly teach myself the exact right way to do a couple of things...namely
* When I taught myself to do the knit stitch while I did it right, I have found I was doing it backwards. I am thinking changing the way that I do my knit stitch will changed for the better by doing it the 'correct' way. No more leaning work, no more twisted stitches. Yey. Let the celebration begin! I am hoping that I can remember to do this correctly so that when I turn in my samples I will pass with flying colors.
*my blocking has been wayyyyy to stretched. I need to follow the directions for blocking as found on knitty(dot)com. Over stretching flattens the pattern & we don't want that!

video 'how to'

how to be awesome at masters knitting

this is my video reference source for my Masters program for knitting

Basics, Basics, Basics description, 1/15/12

“BASICS, BASICS, BASICS COURSE (Hand Knitting)
In three clear and concise lessons, Arenda Holladay will help you experiment with and become proficient in several basic skills. This course is an excellent preview for the Master Knitter Program because it introduces the basic format you will follow as a Master Knitting Program enrollee. Even if you do not enroll in the Masters Program, you will gain valuable knitting knowledge and skill. Arenda has you work small swatches in various techniques so you can gain an appreciation for the importance of gauge and how it varies with different stitches. The course includes written materials as well as knitted swatches for Arenda to review and return to you.” from http://www.tkga.com

I consider this my prep-class for my Masters program & is necessary in my opinion an absolute must for me to feel like I have covered all the bases to have truly earned my masters in this area.

TKGA project page on Ravelry

the parking place for my projects in my masters class on Ravelry

1/15/12-prep work for my classes

I prepare. It's what I do.

I have pulled down the following books from my library to look over & study while waiting to start my basics, basics, basics class on my road to my masters.

"Stitchionary" by Vogue Kning (Volume one Knit & Purl)

"Complete Guide To Needlework" by Readers Digest (my version is an oldie but goodie!)*mine has a different cover*

"Victorian Lace Today" by Jane Sowerby (a very valuable resource to lace knitting)

I have prepared a HUGE 3 ring binder for my work, paper for writings, and plastic protective sheets

I purchased the suggested Cascade 220 yarn (after reading others responses from others who have taken the classes as to what has worked well for them)...I hope I have enough!

Basics, Basics, Basics!

on Friday 13, 2012 I paid to become a member of The Knitting Guild Association.

I also paid to start my journey to my masters to become a master knitter.

I am planning to take the following:

Basics, Basics, Basics

Mosaic Knitting

Professional Finishing

Swatch to Sweater - Create Your Own Pattern

Certification for Knitting Judges

Masters Level 1

Masters Level 2

Masters Level 3