I had the great fortune to spend the weekend machine knitting @textileartscenter with @novvaks_knits!

While I *do* own a knitting machine and I *have* knit items using it I haven’t touched it in years, and more importantly, I have literally never sat down at the machine twice and had the same results 🥴

Marta is super knowledgeable and has an ease of manner that I find relaxing and encouraging in my teachers (and supervisors, but that’s another story). I tried some new-to-me things but most importantly, took notes on lots of troubleshooting and general tips for getting the project you want.

On day two, I brought in a cone of yarn from home that taught me a great lesson about how much beginner success has to do with the tools and products used. I tried a technique I thought I had down with another combination of yarns and NOPE lol.

I dragged my machine out to keep up with the momentum. However, the absolutely pristine condition that @fancyfrogknits has TAC’s machines in has inspired me to do a deep clean before jumping in. Wish me luck, because it’s likely going to come after several work deadlines.

FYI- the matchy slipper socks? A happy accident lol. And I already ordered my own copy of that book.