"What's the point of doing anything if it's easy?
It's so much more valuable when a challenge has to be overcome."
– Scott Hamilton
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Knitspiration
🕹️ What knitting and video games have in common
In 1986 the Legend of Zelda was released on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
It was the first video game to allow you to save your progress, which was important because there was also a huge map to explore.
Early on in the game you come across a dungeon where you encounter your first "boss" or big bad guy.
You also quickly find out that you are not equipped to win this confrontation and are killed.
When you start the game again, you now know to avoid that dungeon until you have what you need to win that battle.
Recently I came across a term that's used by the video gamer world, and I thought you might find it helpful.
Skill Issue
In video games your character often dies...
A lot...
Usually that's because you're learning the game;
- the rules of the world
- the patterns of the program
- and the skills needed to level up
So the fact that you lose isn't a reason to give up.
You just have a skill issue.
More practice is necessary to make progress.
More training is needed to gain experience points.
More exploring is required to find the secret sword and defeat the dungeon.
If you're struggling with learning to knit brioche, or master cables, or make socks two-at-time with magic loop, it's not your fault.
You just have a skill issue.
Keep knitting and eventually you'll level up.
And if you want an overview of the history of knitting in video games check out this article at Boing Boing.
Announcements
Knit Your Wardrobe Summit
FREE EVENT: February 20th - 23rd
I'm doing a presentation at my friend Hortense's event next week.
I'll be teaching my method for knitting a hat without a pattern.
By the end you'll be able to knit a simple hat, using any yarn for any size head.
Last year was a blast and there are more than 20 other amazing teachers sharing their expertise as well.
Are you interested?
Daily Stitch
Game Controller Afghan Square
Ok this isn't a "stitch" pattern as much as a motif.
But it will make a great washcloth or afghan square!
Especially for the video game lovers in your life.
Deal of the Day
Knot A Game: A Yarn Retreat Mystery
by Betty Hechtman (60% Off)
At the urging of Vista Del Mar’s owner, Casey Feldstein takes on the job of combining a murder mystery game with her next weekend yarn retreat. Enlisting the help of the hotel’s staff to play the roles of victim and suspects, she lays out a plot and plants some red herrings.
And as her intrigued guests watch the murder play out and the clues unfold, Casey is certain she’s pulled off the perfect make-believe murder—until a real murder intrudes and everyone at the hotel is named as a suspect.
Knits & Giggles
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