Well, I guess you could say I love a challenge. Not only do I love being challenged by someone else's awesome pattern, I love the challenge of trying to create something from 'scratch' myself.
It all starts with an idea or a picture in my mind and it grows from there. To watch all the details of the design fall into place as I go is so satisfying!
So, I'll be completely honest with you here... I have designed quite a few things that I'm not very proud of, and some that I thought were pretty awesome at first, but am now reworking and improving. But to create from start to finish makes me happy!
Sometimes my designs come from a request from someone. (usually my daughter) who just likes to see if I can do it! She also knows that I'm happiest when I have something to challenge me. But the Secret Garden Kimono is definitely my favorite so far of everything I have designed myself! My daughter sent me a pic of a kimono that she loved, but there was no pattern. I was so pleased to be able to come up with something she loved in a boho style that perfectly fit the bill of what she was looking for!
I should mention here that I usually don't make garments. My passion is amigurumi! So the kimono design was definitely 'out of the box' for me. Almost every stitch was accompanied with a secret little smile as I imagined how cute this would be on her! Each stitch also carried a secret hope that this would be a design that she would love!
I don't even remember how many hours I spent on this, but I do remember the satisfaction I got from making it.
And, as you can see, my beautiful daughter is the perfect model for this all season kimono!
If you crochet, I would encourage you to step out of your comfort zone too! Explore the fun of designing your own. Even the frogging brings a feeling of satisfaction while you strive for just he right design!
Till next time, be blessed friends!
Reny
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