Have you been keeping track? So far this summer (well, since mid-May, which is almost summer around here!), I have joined five knitalongs! Plus one more knitalong queued! First, I joined SubwayKnits Rose Lace Stole Knitalong….check, project complete, waiting to be blocked. Second, I joined Camp Loopy Ewe Project 1 Knitalong…Andrea’s Shawl…check, project complete, waiting to be blocked. Currently, I’m knitting The Loop Entrelac Tank in the Sweatshop of Love Summer Sweater Knitalong, (I’m a little behind but think I will catch up soon!) The Camp Loopy Ewe Project 2 (a ginormous thank you to all that chose Irish Hiking Mittens as their cable project! I’m knitting them too! And I should finish on time!) and NotGoingToSockSummit Socks.(Alas! I am still on sock numero uno!) Coming up BmoreCrafty’s Small Project Knitalong which started August 1st! (I’m hoping to join in later this week). Whew!
So, what’s the appeal of a knitalong? Knitting with someone! Talking through yarn selection, pattern selection, swatching, problems, alterations etc! And seeing everyone else’s projects as they progress! Knitalongs keep me inspired!
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I have to agree! I'm doing my first two KALs right now. Even though I could do the projects on my own, it's like the difference between riding a coaster by yourself or with a friend. A shared experience is always better!
I've never joined a knit along, but that might be because as soon as I am supposed to work on something, I lose interest! I do want to join one at some point, for exactly the reasons you've mentioned though 😉