I had a very busy holiday season. Sales are always increased during the holidays as shoppers look for the perfect gift for their loved ones and friends. As part of my projects I was able to design and knit a few stockings. It was new to me which meant I learned a lot, good and bad. One of my favorite things is to have design freedom when doing a custom order. One of my husband's co-workers asked to have a set of stockings done for his daughters. I was all too happy to say yes especially since the colors requested were pink and purple! Next, I had the momentous feat of knitting 7 stockings to look like a set that the buyer's Grandmother had knit long ago. So, this required some research on patterns and the style of the stockings. In the end all the stockings were knit, but unfortunately mine were smaller than the originals. I had done my best to meet the measurements, but apparently the pattern I had found was a bit smaller or her Grandmother hand simply knit the stocking bigger/used a larger needle. I felt horrible for the mistake, but out of a Christmas miracle the children loved their stockings anyways -- commenting on the fact that it was neat that they were smaller than Mom and Dad's. So, once again I met a learning curve. I didn't quite conquer it, but know how to change in the future. Nevertheless, I knit on. 2014 was a wonderful year for learning. I'm hoping for more opportunities in the New Year with lots of fun and happy memories.
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My name is Annissa, owner of MissNissDesigns. I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, and all around crafty lady. Archives
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