I am a complete beginner and I can tell that this is anything but a beginner pattern. Obviously this shouldn’t be the first project I attempt. However, could some of you maybe give me an idea of how ridiculous it would be to try this as one of my first 5 or so projects for example? How much experience would I need to work myself up to this? It looks so complicated.
I really think that starting a project you’re not ready for will result in a finished piece that you hate to look at. Not to mention the headache of not knowing what’s going on. That’s not what I would want for a beginner to go through during a huge project.
Unfortunately, as a beginner, you really should start either with something more plain or something smaller, like a washcloth. I would recommend a washcloth with some complicated stitches so that you can practice and also get an idea of how motifs stitch up.
You could move on to lace work or a more complicated shawl from there if you’re feeling adventurous. I know it’s not great news, but after you get some more experience with fancier stuff you’ll be ready for the pattern you linked and it will come out so much better.
This should be (at least) project 15 instead of project 5.
Fair enough. I mean this type of feedback is indeed exactly what I was asking for. I regularly try to give beginners reality checks in other crafts that I do have experience in and I figured I probably needed one of those ;) thanks for taking the time.