The Indie Design GAL is ongoing on Ravelry, with the knit and crochet along portion already boasting over 600 finshed objects. If you'd like to join in, head over to the Ravelry group.* Today I'm bringing you an interview with Doreen Blask, a fellow GAL designer.
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Doreen Blask is a knitwear designer who specialises in quirky
accessories and toy designs. Her designs are bright and bold, with a bit
of a sense of humour. I love her Hot Air Balloons Mobile, and Sally the Squirrel is really cute! She also has designs for several uniquely
styled pairs of mitts; her Pointy Mitts and Black and White Mitts look
really unusual and striking.
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| Top to bottom: Hot Air Balloons Mobile, Sally the Squirrel, Pointy Mitts, Black and White Mitts. All images copyright Doreen Blask. |
When did you learn to knit?
My mom taught me the basics when I was 5 or 6 years old. I haven’t stopped since.
How did you getting into designing and pattern writing?
Before my
first nephew was born, more than ten years ago, I wanted to make
something special for him, as I had a handmade cat that I got from my
aunt when I was born. But I just couldn’t find patterns that were cute,
easy, AND didn’t require an awful lot of sewing (I HATE sewing). So I
made up my own pattern and got hooked :)
What designs do you have in the pipeline?
I’m working on a new
baby mobile design for a yarnie-designer-cooperation with a dyer from
Australia and I also have two new shawl ideas.
What’s your favourite knitting technique?
Knitting in the round and German short rows :)
What knitting techniques would you like to try in 2017?
I always wanted to try double knitting and hope I can bring myself to do it next year!
Which other GAL designers have caught your eye?
Loli Fox Design with her quirky mini knits and Slate Falls Press with the cutest kids patterns ever!
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| Henry's Letter Sweater, image copyright Slate Falls Press |
Do you knit Christmas gifts? What are your favourite gift knits?
I
make almost all my gifts myself. I knit some, but I also do
photography. I love unique gifts and am lucky to have friends and family
who never get tired of toys and knitted love :)
Doreen can be found on Ravelry as Mrsmumpitz, blogging at www.mumpitz.design, on Facebook, and on Pinterest.
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