Motivational Marker

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Twining
September 2014
I use a simple Bulldog clip to help me see my progress when twining. I move the clip to the bottom of the last row and twine from that point. The photo shows that I've added about an inch since I last moved the clip. An inch may not seem like a lot, but it sometimes can take 30 minutes or more to twine an inch.

When knitting, I often attach a removable stitch marker so I can see my progress. These clips and markers keep me motivated on seemingly endless projects.

What tricks do you use on projects for motivation?

Comments

  1. Paula, the quilterSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    I do that too on my knitting.

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  2. Changes in the windSeptember 15, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    I seem to avoid those big projects:)

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  3. Tracy BatchelderSeptember 15, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Good idea. I usually just stop and measure.

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  4. SherrySeptember 15, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Good Idea Nancy. I will have to use that. I have been working on a blanket for my son that he wanted in only SC, CH 1 pattern and I grow bored with it so often that I put it down and work on something else. I am going to try this method with this project. Maybe it will help me go faster on it. Take Care and May God Bless

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  5. Far Side of FiftySeptember 15, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Ha I need something to motivate me on some old projects that I stuffed away in my basket! I love your twining:)

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  6. kathy bSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Great idea Nancy! I've never thought of marking my progress!

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  7. PumpkinSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Wow, so pretty! All the colors work together so well!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 15, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I use a marker on my knitting projects that take a while...because of the lace weight yarn and little bitty needles. That marker which shows my progress, although slow, sure helps with the motivation.

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  9. KatherineSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    I like the up close view. I can't wait to see the finished product! I have a lot of the removable stitch markers but have never used them, but that's such a good idea I think I will start using them.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    For the big blankie I do the same thing. I put a coil-less safety pin where I start. Each row takes 17 minutes or so. Sometimes the pin doesn't move very far.

    I would guess the twining is tiring to your hands. It sure is pretty though.

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  11. SissySeesSeptember 16, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Maybe that's my problem. I don't motivate myself!

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