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Friday, September 5, 2014

Fun Friday Knitting



Fun Friday Knitting

If you have ever observed a person knitting – particularly one who knits quickly – you know that the knitting needles appear to be moving in a way that isn’t humanly possible.  The needles seem to move at warp speed, dancing in and out of a complex choreography.

This is the way the feet should appear during an intricate petit allegro (small jump) combination.  The feet and legs are moving very fast, yet each step is clearly visible, especially the beats.  In other words, it shouldn’t look muddled or fuzzy.

Of course, every jump should have fully pointed feet, which adds to the knitting needle illusion.  So think of shiny knitting needles clicking away during the next petit allegro combination!

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Secret #15s:  
“During a complex petite allegro and/or one involving beats, imagine your feet working like knitting needles used by an expert knitter.”


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“There's great value to knitting or digging up your garden or chopping up vegetables for soup, because you're taking some time away from turning the pages, answering your emails, talking to people on the phone, and you're letting your brain process whatever is stuck up in there.”
Chellie Pingree

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