I have been a Raveler since March 3rd 2012 according to Ravelry. 9 years…wow!
You can find me under chronicleofellen on Ravelry.
It’s only in the last few months that I’ve been using it regularly. I used to just upload the odd project, maybe browse a few patterns, just click on and click off really. Certain aspects of Ravelry I never (and still don’t) see how it would be useful to me, such as recording my stash and needles and hooks etc. I pretty much know what yarn I have to work with at any one time anyway…I can always just look in my drawer!!
Recently, I’ve been uploading more projects, and you can clearly see the progression as I have improved. Also, since I have been a crocheter for far longer than a knitter (2009 vs. 2016) then the first 10 or so projects are crochet.
Many of the projects I either gave away as gifts for people, donated to charity or simply don’t have any more, so it’s been really interesting looking back over what I’ve made.
I also went through all my favourite projects recently and got rid of all the ones from 9 years ago, as my tastes have changed and I’ve either done something similar of have no need of those patterns at the moment. It looks more streamlined now.
And I’ve updated my profile page too…even adding this blog! 🙂
I’ve got to say I’m liking Ravelry more now than I did years ago. I’m still not using all the features. But I’m liking downloading the patterns and seeing other people’s takes on patterns I like or want to do in the future.
I saw this the other day and have it to my library…it’s a knitted cowl which I think would be a good way to use up the leftover neon wool. Maybe do black on the edges and yellow and pink stripes (maybe black and purple too) in the middle. It’s called Easy Lace Cowl by Donna Edgar and is available as a free download.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-lace-cowl-4
Another pattern I’ve recently added to my library is called Cloudburst by Arienne Grey. It’s for fingerless mitts with a lace pattern on the top – they look beautiful and I definitely want to try them at some point…but they’re made with 3mm needles which seems so tiny to me! Small needles take me ages so I might leave this for now but keep it in mind as one to come back to.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cloudburst-7
One day I’d love to design and publish my own patterns…but at the moment I just like knitting up other people’s!! 🙂
Woolly Orbit 