i first used a slipped cable pattern (out of one of the barbara walker treasuries) on the original Jonah sweater – as panels:
then one of the other slipped cable patterns inspired the permafrost hat – used as ribbing:
from there, i realized that i could make up my own slipped cables… so think green got it right up the front (combined with the ruching, which i used for the first time in my citron):
next i thought i’d play with it a bit for the ebook – that it might show off handspun really well:
and finally i combined the original barbara walker with an idea of pin stripes in handspun and commercial yarn to get this effect:
you’ll see this with most designers, i think. for me it has to do with my creative process and pushing the limits of a particular item or technique. i do one thing and it just spurs me on to try something else. one design element is seen anew – a riff off of another design. i don’t even feel that i’ve plumbed the depths of this yet, but i promise not too much more of it right now ;)
cosymakes 
I love those slipped cables, too, and everything you’re doing with them!
I totally understand the process you’re talking about. My current obsessions are vikkel braids, nupps, and roositud. I’m nowhere near done plumbing the depths of those elements yet!
maybe i should move on to trying one of your obsessions :D mmm roositud.
I like the carry over from the purple yarn on the orange and purple gloves.
thanks!
I love reading glimpses into other people’s creative process.
:D
The slipped stitches look almost like embroidered embellishments. :)
i’m a bit behind in responding to these ;) but yes! like crazy daisy stitch for sure.