Guilloche-Along: Q&A
It is Friday, 16th of September. And so allow me to welcome you to the start of the Guilloche-Along.
This page will serve both as the main info page for this venture, and as a place where you can ask general pattern support questions in the comments. I will also post questions that I receive through other channels, with answers - hence the Q&A. If the post ends up being too long, I will start another one with Q&A Part 2, Part 3, and so on. And with that introduction out of the way, let’s proceed!
THE GUILLOCHE-ALONG
What Is It?
From the 16th of September through the 11th of November, I will be knitting the Guilloche Pullover. Heather {aka @knittingheather1965} is joining me in real life. Anyone else who would like to knit along with us virtually, is very welcome to do so. And through the 11th of November, I am able to offer as much personal help with the pattern as you need.
How Do We Join?
You will need the Guilloche Pullover pattern, and you will need suitable yarn. And then you simply start knitting! There is no registration process. There is no list of participants. This is a very informal knit-along. Please read more about that here.
How Do We Communicate with You, or Ask for Help?
There are several options, depending on how involved the question, on whether you need to share pictures, etc:
. the comments section of this post
. the comments section of relevant posts on instagram
. instagram private message
. email {my email address is provided with your pattern purchase}
. if enough people want this, I will start a private WhatsApp group {if you would like this, message me with your WhatsApp info}
Will There Be a Ravelry Group? Zoom Chatroom? Instagram Live?
No to anything of that nature. This is a low-key knit-along, and I need to be able to cope with the level of commitment and interaction required of me; I do not do well with any of those platforms.
How Do We Share Projects with Other Guilloche-Along Participants?
On instagram, tag your post with
#guillochealong
#guillochepullover
@ailbiona
Assuming there is enough interest and we start a WhatsApp group, you will also be able to post your progress photos there.
What Happens When We Finish the Guilloche Pullover?
You get to wear it and be happy forever!
Okay, but seriously. As explained here, this is not meant to be a game, a social media event, a promotional event, or a contest. There are no prizes or give-aways. There is no fun to be had here!!! Oh boy, I can see I am getting carried away; let me reign it in a bit. This knit-along is best suited for those who are intrinsically motivated to knit the Guilloche Pullover, but would feel more confident or more comfortable with some help and advice throughout the process. My help is ‘on tap’ until the 11th of November, and that is the purpose of the Guilloche-Along. When you finish, you will have a wearable, beautiful sweater - which is, after all what knitting all about. Onward!
