
I don't know what possessed me to draw my knitting - after
those brushes I've become a sucker for punishment. This is my load-shedding jersey (or sweater to any American visitors popping in). When electricity cuts became a regular feature of our evenings, I thought it would be something I could do that I wouldn't need to see
too well for... which is probably the reason I suspect I may prefer the look of the knitting-in-progress itself rather than the end product. All the lovely nubbly textures, the uneven meandering ribby lines, the interesting lacy holey bits - look so compelling bunched and draped around their needles - but extended over my (non load-shod) upper body... well, might just not come up to original expectations. And, wouldn't you know it, the powers(ha!)-that-be have announced that there will be no more load-shedding, as the poor old substations were collapsing under the strain of all that mass switching off-and-on again. So this may be as far as my jersey gets, though it is also a very good thing to do during rugby season...
Wow! Knit one pearl one.It is a most amazing drawing - really beautiful and soft and draped. One of those 'looks easy' things, but surely impossible.
ReplyDeleteI have given up knitting, but surely drawing ones knitting must be more laborious than doing it!! I will try and find and send some nice transfer prints I once made from a knitted baby garment I had kept... I photocopied the knitting itself and then transferred the ink with solvent onto good paper. I was very pleased wiht it at the time.
It wasn't as hard as one might think - developed a shorthand rythymic pattern for the stitches, and the texture of the paper gives a woolly look, but yes, I did wonder why after a couple of hours... after I did this I came across a link to Alison Watt's beautiful paintings http://junomain.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/alison-watt-by-kanti-jocelyn/
ReplyDeleteand thought about doing a knitting one, then thought nah...
I'd love to see your transfer prints - I've still got half-knitted baby things too!
It's beautiful Cath - but my eyes ache at the thought of all that detail!! I want to reach into the picture and pick up the needles... My friend showed me how to knit little diagonal wash cloths - for the kitchen. They only take a few hours to complete - 100% cotton thread - and I have to say -it's been quite therapeutic... the low key rhythm of the craft helps me have a quiet little think... always good!
ReplyDeleteA very impressive drawing! The sweater looks very soft and cozy.
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing drawing! are you interested in selling it? :) - if so, email me and let's talk! I love this piece and would love to know its actual size and how much you might sell it for...
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Hi Kyle...thanks so much - will get back to you soon. The drawing is 15 x 20 inches/38 x 51 cm
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