Slow knitting connotes a thoughtful process: mindful of the animals and their care as well as enjoying the rhythm and pace of your hands. However, I find that I am a project knitter rather than process. Hence, I need to sometimes see the knitting that I am involved with as a help to relax too. I’m reminded that it is more than just a finished piece, but an extension of my creative self. A one of a kind “ in the universe”!!!
Hi Sue! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. It's fascinating how knitting can mean different things to different people. Your perspective as a project knitter is so interesting to me as a process knitter . I think we all find what we need from our craft. For some its in the slow, mindful process, others knitting is a means self-expression. Each piece is a unique reflection of our creativity. I am finding a slow creative practice is truly a beautiful way to connect with both the craft and myself. Keep knitting and enjoying those moments of creative flow how every you find them! 🧶✨
Hi Becca, I hope you and Andrew are both OK and Millie is too xx❣️❣️❣️❣️⚘️⚘️⚘️ Thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast, mmm, Slow Knitting, I've been Knitting a Shawl which has taken me the longest time to make, only because its dark yarn and a slip stitch pattern, which if you drop a stitch it can take forever to find, I think with how ,I've had to pull it back numerous times I could have knit it 3 or 4 x over. It's been over 12 months to knit, I've just got the Eyelet Border to do for which I'm going to be doing with some of my Handspun Yarn, especially spun for this project. I love your Shrug, the colours are beautiful. I can't wait to see how it looks when it's finished. The Sunset was amazing to see. The winter sun can be sometimes nicer than at any other time of the year. Thankyou fir sharing it with us. Many, many moins ago, I knit a suit , I didn't like the jacket so I designed the Jumper to match the Skirt and that inly took me 6 weeks to make. I'd love to do a full Spin to Knit project, although when I finish the Shawl I'm going to Weave a Scarf for which I have spun the Yarns for it. Sorry for the long winded comments. 🤔🤔🤔 Happy Spinning, Knitting and Creating Fibre Friend 🎡🧶🌟🐑🥰 Take care and stay safe Lots of love and Big Hugs to you both and a Cuddle for Millie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🐕🫂
Your shawl sounds like a labour of love and it will be a real heirloom piece. I'm super impressed, thank you for your continued support it means a lot to me. Millie loved her cuddle .
Oh wow… my daughter is neurodivergent and so am I. We both find we need activities that ground us to re-center ourselves and whilst they are different, the common denominator is what I’ve always called ‘mindful’. But this video made me realise they align with the slow movement, which I’ve always mostly associated with taking one’s time more than anything else. For me, it’s mostly “mindful crafting” or, after this video, “slow crafting”. My personal definition is that whatever I do, it includes: Whatever the materials used, minimise waste. Use things that have been gifted, use leftovers, and/or keep your scraps to incorporate them in a future project. This also means that if someone gives me a bag of yarn and it’s got acrylic in it, I don’t mind all that much because that yarn would get thrown away if I didn’t use it. If there is something I won’t or can’t use myself in that gifted bag, I usually end up passing it on because the purpose of the gift was to make sure it got used. “Enjoy doing what you do.” In other words, if a certain material or project doesn’t provide me with joy, I don’t carry on or simply don’t start it. The very purpose of the crafting is to re-center myself and if something in it irks me or triggers me, that purpose is gone. For fibre arts this means I am seeking both the tactile enjoyment of how the fibre feels in my hands and the visual pleasure of how the fibre looks and how the finished project end up. If the fibre is scratchy, if knitting or crocheting with a certain yarn leans it catches on the needle or hook, I undo the work and find another purpose for the yarn. Or another home for it. If it looks like the project I’ve started is going to be ugly or won’t fit properly I’ll ruthlessly take it out more often than not… or if someone happens to admire the ugly-to-me thing, I’ll very happily give it to that person and be relieved it’s found a good home. But generally I won’t get that far and said project ends up nixed. It’s also the reason I’ll never allow myself to be talked into a project I have my doubts about. Buy mindfully. This means I vastly prefer to buy locally and very much according to the same criteria you use. For certain craft projects I do use gold leaf, which isn’t very environmentally friendly to produce, but those projects involve the restoration or upcycling of old items and give them a new life instead of having them end up being thrown away. I can’t very well make my own gold leaf to restore a pattern or decoration that’s worn off. So I buy that gold leaf. And even on those few occasions that I impulse buy supplies, where or whom I buy from are carefully chosen. Craft and buy with purpose. I usually have a specific project in mind when I buy supplies. By the time I finish that project I always have a recipient in mind if I didn’t have one from the beginning. Even if that recipient is… me. As often as possible, craft as if it’s for you. That means asking myself if I’d enjoy wearing the finished item. Is it going to be scratchy? (Instant no if it is! LOL). Will I enjoy making it? Will I enjoy the challenge? Will I get bored with it? For a big project, is it something I can easily set aside and just as easily pick back up at a later date to work on more? Or will it make me shudder and shove it in the back of a closet to encounter at a later date, only to he shoved back again? Is it stage-friendly, allowing me some resting time and will wearing/using it only remind me of how long it took me to finish and how relieved I was to finally be done with it, of will I look back at it with pride? Fair Isle knitting and granny square patterns are not for me because they drive me absolutely bonkers, no matter how beautiful I think they are. I thoroughly despise weaving in ends and working with multiple colours only ends up with me muttering expletives because I once again managed to create yarn spaghetti that’s harder to untangle than the Geordian Knot. If I can’t easily carry the yarn colours or weave in as I go, the project is not for me. For challenging projects, I ask myself “Am I stupid enough to start this and stubborn enough to keep going until it’s finished whilst crazy enough to enjoy doing so?” “Crafting is a guilt-free zone.” I don’t want to feel guilty about how long a project takes before it’s finished. I don’t want to feel guilty because I spent money on the supplies. I don’t want to feel guilty about not having washed the dishes before curling up with a project. Some times that means letting those dishes soak. Some times that means skipping a hair appointment because part of the hair budget went towards supplies. Some times that means setting a project aside because another one filled the therapeutic needs of the moment more than the one I have going. Some times it means taking a look at the things I do have going to see if something calls to me after a rest. Some times it means picking something up, working on it foe a bit and going “Nah. Later.” and putting it back. Sometimes it means acknowledging a project is never going to be finished because it just doesn’t do it for me and undoing the work. Almost everything can be repurposed into something else. It also means I rarely ever give myself a deadline. I’ve got plenty of those at work. As a result I try to avoid deadlines in my free time like the plague. Is what I’m doing slow crafting? Is it more mindful crafting? I guess both apply. On another note: that shrug is turning out beautifully and I’m so happy for you that chain plying has now worked out! And thank you for those absolutely stunning views. Winter sunlight is always warmer, more golden in hue than the harsher tones of the summer sun. I vaguely remember an art school teacher telling me it had to do with the angle of the sun in winter. Regardless of the reason, it’s absolutely beautiful. Stay safe, try to stay sane, and hopefully be happy. 💖
"Wow, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and insightful perspective, and for opening up about your journey with neurodivergence. It's incredibly heartwarming to hear how you and your daughter navigate the world of mindfulness and slow crafting together. Your approach to crafting with intentionality truly resonates with me-it's all about finding that balance between mindful creation and personal joy. I deeply admire your commitment to minimizing waste and using materials with purpose. Your dedication to making use of gifted items and incorporating scraps into future projects is not only environmentally conscious but also incredibly meaningful. And your emphasis on enjoying the process and ensuring that each project brings you joy is something we could all learn from. Crafting should indeed be a guilt-free zone where we can fully immerse ourselves in the therapeutic act of creation without any added pressure. Thank you for your kind words about the views in the video-I'm glad they brought a bit of winter warmth and beauty to your day. Stay safe, and keep finding joy in the little moments. 💖"
I spin and knit to enjoy the process. For that reason I spin slowly and knit slowly. Actually, I live slowly!! Why should anyone put themselves under stress to knit or spin as fast as they can? The enjoyment is suppressed with the stress of rushing. In this day and age where everyone is rushing around getting things done quickly I wonder what the end result will be for them. I don't have a particular philosophy for my knitting but I like to enjoy every stitch, not to see stitches flashing by at a rate of knots, and I like to use natural and/or biodegradable fibre/yarn.
What a great topic. Thank you! I read a book back in 2005 called "In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed" and it talked about all of the various 'slow movements' and the need for people to slow down. I LOVE this topic. I've recently found your channel and I love your content. I am a knitter, crocheter and new spindle spinner...so there's some slowness going on right here 🤣 Thank you for sharing your scenery and your hobbies.
"Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the topic resonated with you. "In Praise of Slowness" sounds like a fascinating read-I'll have to add it to my list! I'm so glad you're enjoying the scenery and content on the channel. Sharing my hobbies and the beauty of nature is something I truly enjoy, and it means a lot to me that you appreciate it too.
I’m really enjoying your channel thank you 💕. I’m also neuro divergent 🥰. Well so I’ve discovered in the last couple of years! Well done for attempting the chain ply again, looks lovely. 🤩Look forward to your next video. Lots of love
"Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It means a lot to me. 💕 I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the content and that you've found a sense of connection here, especially as a fellow neurodivergent individual. 🥰 It's been quite a journey for me as well, discovering and embracing my neurodivergence. And yes, tackling the chain ply again was a bit of a challenge, but I'm glad i did . Can't wait to share more with you in the next video! Sending lots of love right back at you! 💖"
Hi Becca, your socks have worked up beautifully. I'm totally on board with the slow movement, I try to be as intentional as possible but sometimes my mind keeps coming up with new ideas which my hands can't keep up with - this results in lots of half finished projects or lonely skeins of handspun and a feeling of overwhelm. 2024 is going to be the year for me to get a grip and make a start on the things which will improve me as a crafter, so far I have tried a latvian braid and brioche for the first time. I want to learn to spin thicker yarns this year to get through my fibre stash and make some warm wooly garments. I am also watching your natural dyeing very keenly. Many thanks for the videos, best wishes Jenny
"Hi Jenny! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for sharing your crafting journey with me. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the socks! 😊 It sounds like you're on a similar path of embracing the slow movement and being intentional with your craft, which is fantastic. I totally understand the struggle of having too many ideas and not enough time to bring them all to life. But it's great to hear that you're making strides to tackle that overwhelm and focus on projects that will enrich your skills as a crafter. Remember to be kind to yourself on this journey, and celebrate every step forward, no matter how small. Wishing you all the best in your crafting endeavors for 2024 and beyond.
I've not tried chain plying but I can tell you that my bracelet plying doesn't go well. 😟 I think crafters fall into two camps, fast and slow. There are some people who are attracted to things that can be done in an afternoon, those things often involve the use of a lot of things that have already had quite a bit done to them. Then there are the people who like to do things that often start out with raw materials or materials that have had relatively little processing done. What crystallised my thoughts on this topic was a JillianEve video about Evie's attempt at botanical dyeing. Evie is a slow crafter. Even when she does a quick spin, she will take great care to do the job properly, checking the gauge and making sure the yarn is neither under nor over spun, and doing the wet finishing. The botanical dyeing was just not her crafting style. There is a place for both sorts of crafters and there may be some people with a foot in both camps. I think fast crafting can be prone to being environmentally irresponsible - although it doesn't have to be. Slow and fast crafters can collaborate. As an example, I made half a dozen elf socks as a secret Santa gift last year. Two of them were even made with hand spun wool. A couple of days before they were due to be presented I had a major accident and I needed to hand over the final presentation assembly to someone else who is more of a fast crafter. I maintain that she did a far better job of that than I would have. Regarding synthetics and acrylics: I have always maintained the position that when I become a synthetic person I will wear synthetic fabrics. Until then...
Yes, I think you are right about the two different camps of crafters - those who enjoy quick projects versus those who prefer to start from scratch with raw materials. It's interesting how our crafting styles can reflect our personalities and preferences. I also agree that there's room for both fast and slow crafters in the community, and collaboration can lead to some amazing results. Evie is such a talented spinner I always tell people to watch her videos if they are beginners, I'm a much less technical spinner it's more about the art side of the craft for me. There is room for us all.
Slow knitting connotes a thoughtful process: mindful of the animals and their care as well as enjoying the rhythm and pace of your hands.
However, I find that I am a project knitter rather than process. Hence, I need to sometimes see the knitting that I am involved with as a help to relax too. I’m reminded that it is more than just a finished piece, but an extension of my creative self. A one of a kind “ in the universe”!!!
Hi Sue! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. It's fascinating how knitting can mean different things to different people. Your perspective as a project knitter is so interesting to me as a process knitter . I think we all find what we need from our craft. For some its in the slow, mindful process, others knitting is a means self-expression. Each piece is a unique reflection of our creativity. I am finding a slow creative practice is truly a beautiful way to connect with both the craft and myself. Keep knitting and enjoying those moments of creative flow how every you find them! 🧶✨
Hi Becca, I hope you and Andrew are both OK and Millie is too xx❣️❣️❣️❣️⚘️⚘️⚘️
Thankyou so much for sharing this video podcast, mmm, Slow Knitting, I've been Knitting a Shawl which has taken me the longest time to make, only because its dark yarn and a slip stitch pattern, which if you drop a stitch it can take forever to find, I think with how ,I've had to pull it back numerous times I could have knit it 3 or 4 x over. It's been over 12 months to knit, I've just got the Eyelet Border to do for which I'm going to be doing with some of my Handspun Yarn, especially spun for this project.
I love your Shrug, the colours are beautiful. I can't wait to see how it looks when it's finished.
The Sunset was amazing to see.
The winter sun can be sometimes nicer than at any other time of the year.
Thankyou fir sharing it with us.
Many, many moins ago, I knit a suit , I didn't like the jacket so I designed the Jumper to match the Skirt and that inly took me 6 weeks to make.
I'd love to do a full Spin to Knit project, although when I finish the Shawl I'm going to Weave a Scarf for which I have spun the Yarns for it.
Sorry for the long winded comments. 🤔🤔🤔
Happy Spinning, Knitting and Creating Fibre Friend 🎡🧶🌟🐑🥰
Take care and stay safe
Lots of love and Big Hugs to you both and a Cuddle for Millie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🐕🫂
Your shawl sounds like a labour of love and it will be a real heirloom piece. I'm super impressed, thank you for your continued support it means a lot to me. Millie loved her cuddle .
Your scenery ❤❤❤ I'm so thankful you share it with us! Also, love the hat you're wearing in the opening
Thank you so much!
Oh wow… my daughter is neurodivergent and so am I. We both find we need activities that ground us to re-center ourselves and whilst they are different, the common denominator is what I’ve always called ‘mindful’. But this video made me realise they align with the slow movement, which I’ve always mostly associated with taking one’s time more than anything else.
For me, it’s mostly “mindful crafting” or, after this video, “slow crafting”. My personal definition is that whatever I do, it includes:
Whatever the materials used, minimise waste. Use things that have been gifted, use leftovers, and/or keep your scraps to incorporate them in a future project. This also means that if someone gives me a bag of yarn and it’s got acrylic in it, I don’t mind all that much because that yarn would get thrown away if I didn’t use it. If there is something I won’t or can’t use myself in that gifted bag, I usually end up passing it on because the purpose of the gift was to make sure it got used.
“Enjoy doing what you do.” In other words, if a certain material or project doesn’t provide me with joy, I don’t carry on or simply don’t start it. The very purpose of the crafting is to re-center myself and if something in it irks me or triggers me, that purpose is gone. For fibre arts this means I am seeking both the tactile enjoyment of how the fibre feels in my hands and the visual pleasure of how the fibre looks and how the finished project end up. If the fibre is scratchy, if knitting or crocheting with a certain yarn leans it catches on the needle or hook, I undo the work and find another purpose for the yarn. Or another home for it. If it looks like the project I’ve started is going to be ugly or won’t fit properly I’ll ruthlessly take it out more often than not… or if someone happens to admire the ugly-to-me thing, I’ll very happily give it to that person and be relieved it’s found a good home. But generally I won’t get that far and said project ends up nixed. It’s also the reason I’ll never allow myself to be talked into a project I have my doubts about.
Buy mindfully. This means I vastly prefer to buy locally and very much according to the same criteria you use. For certain craft projects I do use gold leaf, which isn’t very environmentally friendly to produce, but those projects involve the restoration or upcycling of old items and give them a new life instead of having them end up being thrown away. I can’t very well make my own gold leaf to restore a pattern or decoration that’s worn off. So I buy that gold leaf. And even on those few occasions that I impulse buy supplies, where or whom I buy from are carefully chosen.
Craft and buy with purpose. I usually have a specific project in mind when I buy supplies. By the time I finish that project I always have a recipient in mind if I didn’t have one from the beginning. Even if that recipient is… me.
As often as possible, craft as if it’s for you. That means asking myself if I’d enjoy wearing the finished item. Is it going to be scratchy? (Instant no if it is! LOL). Will I enjoy making it? Will I enjoy the challenge? Will I get bored with it? For a big project, is it something I can easily set aside and just as easily pick back up at a later date to work on more? Or will it make me shudder and shove it in the back of a closet to encounter at a later date, only to he shoved back again? Is it stage-friendly, allowing me some resting time and will wearing/using it only remind me of how long it took me to finish and how relieved I was to finally be done with it, of will I look back at it with pride? Fair Isle knitting and granny square patterns are not for me because they drive me absolutely bonkers, no matter how beautiful I think they are. I thoroughly despise weaving in ends and working with multiple colours only ends up with me muttering expletives because I once again managed to create yarn spaghetti that’s harder to untangle than the Geordian Knot. If I can’t easily carry the yarn colours or weave in as I go, the project is not for me. For challenging projects, I ask myself “Am I stupid enough to start this and stubborn enough to keep going until it’s finished whilst crazy enough to enjoy doing so?”
“Crafting is a guilt-free zone.” I don’t want to feel guilty about how long a project takes before it’s finished. I don’t want to feel guilty because I spent money on the supplies. I don’t want to feel guilty about not having washed the dishes before curling up with a project. Some times that means letting those dishes soak. Some times that means skipping a hair appointment because part of the hair budget went towards supplies. Some times that means setting a project aside because another one filled the therapeutic needs of the moment more than the one I have going. Some times it means taking a look at the things I do have going to see if something calls to me after a rest. Some times it means picking something up, working on it foe a bit and going “Nah. Later.” and putting it back. Sometimes it means acknowledging a project is never going to be finished because it just doesn’t do it for me and undoing the work. Almost everything can be repurposed into something else. It also means I rarely ever give myself a deadline. I’ve got plenty of those at work. As a result I try to avoid deadlines in my free time like the plague.
Is what I’m doing slow crafting? Is it more mindful crafting? I guess both apply.
On another note: that shrug is turning out beautifully and I’m so happy for you that chain plying has now worked out! And thank you for those absolutely stunning views. Winter sunlight is always warmer, more golden in hue than the harsher tones of the summer sun. I vaguely remember an art school teacher telling me it had to do with the angle of the sun in winter. Regardless of the reason, it’s absolutely beautiful.
Stay safe, try to stay sane, and hopefully be happy. 💖
"Wow, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and insightful perspective, and for opening up about your journey with neurodivergence. It's incredibly heartwarming to hear how you and your daughter navigate the world of mindfulness and slow crafting together. Your approach to crafting with intentionality truly resonates with me-it's all about finding that balance between mindful creation and personal joy.
I deeply admire your commitment to minimizing waste and using materials with purpose. Your dedication to making use of gifted items and incorporating scraps into future projects is not only environmentally conscious but also incredibly meaningful. And your emphasis on enjoying the process and ensuring that each project brings you joy is something we could all learn from. Crafting should indeed be a guilt-free zone where we can fully immerse ourselves in the therapeutic act of creation without any added pressure.
Thank you for your kind words about the views in the video-I'm glad they brought a bit of winter warmth and beauty to your day. Stay safe, and keep finding joy in the little moments. 💖"
Beautiful colours in that scenery!!!!!
It really is! it never gets old .
I spin and knit to enjoy the process. For that reason I spin slowly and knit slowly. Actually, I live slowly!! Why should anyone put themselves under stress to knit or spin as fast as they can? The enjoyment is suppressed with the stress of rushing. In this day and age where everyone is rushing around getting things done quickly I wonder what the end result will be for them. I don't have a particular philosophy for my knitting but I like to enjoy every stitch, not to see stitches flashing by at a rate of knots, and I like to use natural and/or biodegradable fibre/yarn.
It's so important to savor the process and take your time with your crafts. Quality over quantity, right?
What a great topic. Thank you! I read a book back in 2005 called "In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed" and it talked about all of the various 'slow movements' and the need for people to slow down. I LOVE this topic. I've recently found your channel and I love your content. I am a knitter, crocheter and new spindle spinner...so there's some slowness going on right here 🤣 Thank you for sharing your scenery and your hobbies.
"Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the topic resonated with you. "In Praise of Slowness" sounds like a fascinating read-I'll have to add it to my list!
I'm so glad you're enjoying the scenery and content on the channel. Sharing my hobbies and the beauty of nature is something I truly enjoy, and it means a lot to me that you appreciate it too.
I’m really enjoying your channel thank you 💕. I’m also neuro divergent 🥰. Well so I’ve discovered in the last couple of years! Well done for attempting the chain ply again, looks lovely. 🤩Look forward to your next video. Lots of love
"Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It means a lot to me. 💕 I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the content and that you've found a sense of connection here, especially as a fellow neurodivergent individual. 🥰 It's been quite a journey for me as well, discovering and embracing my neurodivergence. And yes, tackling the chain ply again was a bit of a challenge, but I'm glad i did . Can't wait to share more with you in the next video! Sending lots of love right back at you! 💖"
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Hi Becca, your socks have worked up beautifully. I'm totally on board with the slow movement, I try to be as intentional as possible but sometimes my mind keeps coming up with new ideas which my hands can't keep up with - this results in lots of half finished projects or lonely skeins of handspun and a feeling of overwhelm. 2024 is going to be the year for me to get a grip and make a start on the things which will improve me as a crafter, so far I have tried a latvian braid and brioche for the first time. I want to learn to spin thicker yarns this year to get through my fibre stash and make some warm wooly garments. I am also watching your natural dyeing very keenly. Many thanks for the videos, best wishes Jenny
"Hi Jenny! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for sharing your crafting journey with me. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the socks! 😊 It sounds like you're on a similar path of embracing the slow movement and being intentional with your craft, which is fantastic. I totally understand the struggle of having too many ideas and not enough time to bring them all to life. But it's great to hear that you're making strides to tackle that overwhelm and focus on projects that will enrich your skills as a crafter.
Remember to be kind to yourself on this journey, and celebrate every step forward, no matter how small. Wishing you all the best in your crafting endeavors for 2024 and beyond.
"Hi Becca, your socks have worked up beautifully." May I second that? The colours are gorgeous and they are beautifully knitted.
Hi Becca!! ❤️
😂 I’ve literally never heard of this slow movement
no way , I thought it was a common term .
I've not tried chain plying but I can tell you that my bracelet plying doesn't go well. 😟
I think crafters fall into two camps, fast and slow. There are some people who are attracted to things that can be done in an afternoon, those things often involve the use of a lot of things that have already had quite a bit done to them.
Then there are the people who like to do things that often start out with raw materials or materials that have had relatively little processing done. What crystallised my thoughts on this topic was a JillianEve video about Evie's attempt at botanical dyeing. Evie is a slow crafter. Even when she does a quick spin, she will take great care to do the job properly, checking the gauge and making sure the yarn is neither under nor over spun, and doing the wet finishing. The botanical dyeing was just not her crafting style.
There is a place for both sorts of crafters and there may be some people with a foot in both camps. I think fast crafting can be prone to being environmentally irresponsible - although it doesn't have to be. Slow and fast crafters can collaborate. As an example, I made half a dozen elf socks as a secret Santa gift last year. Two of them were even made with hand spun wool. A couple of days before they were due to be presented I had a major accident and I needed to hand over the final presentation assembly to someone else who is more of a fast crafter. I maintain that she did a far better job of that than I would have.
Regarding synthetics and acrylics: I have always maintained the position that when I become a synthetic person I will wear synthetic fabrics. Until then...
Yes, I think you are right about the two different camps of crafters - those who enjoy quick projects versus those who prefer to start from scratch with raw materials. It's interesting how our crafting styles can reflect our personalities and preferences.
I also agree that there's room for both fast and slow crafters in the community, and collaboration can lead to some amazing results.
Evie is such a talented spinner I always tell people to watch her videos if they are beginners, I'm a much less technical spinner it's more about the art side of the craft for me. There is room for us all.