Yeah! A long awaited blog post! *The crowd goes wild*
So. I'm a knitter. I also crochet. I also have too much yarn. Way too much....not quite to the point of hoarding - it hasnt spread beyond my bedroom.
I am excited to say I'm going to do a Knit Down Along with a knitting group I attend. WOOT! This means, I may actually *HAVE* stuff for family members, etc for Christmas presents.
Good for stash busting, trying new patterns, having something on hand for gifts, and poissibly have a cleaner bedroom.
We'll see how well this works out for me.....
TTFN
Showing posts with label Knitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Knitter. Show all posts
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Always Room for One More
I've been knitting for about 10 years now. A decade. (Sheesh, don't I feel old now ;) ).
One thing I've noticed, is how I've developed an affinity for knitting hats. More so for me than anyone else, but hey, I know I'll enjoy them - and I know what color/s to knit the hat/s in.
So, this year, I've actually challenged myself to knit as many hats as possible (desirable 52 - one per week) and I've actually started the process. This is mostly (but not entirely) due to the fact that I am participating in the 2010 Ravelympics. Ravelympics? It's a knitter/crocheter/weaver/spinner's version of the Olympics, where we challenge ourselves to make 'x' during the Olympics - from opening ceremony/lighting of the torch to closing ceremony/extinguishing of the torch. And everything needs to start and finish in between the opening and closing ceremonies. (I'm just a little excited about it)
So far, so good. I'm on hat #5. Granted I should be on hat #8, at least - but life is life and sometimes it means putting some things on the back burner.
On a different note:
/begin rant
I haven't considered myself a selfish knitter, until more recently (going on 4.5 months now). Personally, I've gotten a little fed up with people (more in face-to-face life) asking if I do commission work or make suggestions that I should sell my stuff.
If I really wanted to sell my stuff, I would be doing it already.
I do have a couple exceptions to the rule. Family and friends - more often than not, they are appreciative and take care of the hand made items.
/end rant
Anyway.
Happy Tuesday.
One thing I've noticed, is how I've developed an affinity for knitting hats. More so for me than anyone else, but hey, I know I'll enjoy them - and I know what color/s to knit the hat/s in.
So, this year, I've actually challenged myself to knit as many hats as possible (desirable 52 - one per week) and I've actually started the process. This is mostly (but not entirely) due to the fact that I am participating in the 2010 Ravelympics. Ravelympics? It's a knitter/crocheter/weaver/spinner's version of the Olympics, where we challenge ourselves to make 'x' during the Olympics - from opening ceremony/lighting of the torch to closing ceremony/extinguishing of the torch. And everything needs to start and finish in between the opening and closing ceremonies. (I'm just a little excited about it)
So far, so good. I'm on hat #5. Granted I should be on hat #8, at least - but life is life and sometimes it means putting some things on the back burner.
On a different note:
/begin rant
I haven't considered myself a selfish knitter, until more recently (going on 4.5 months now). Personally, I've gotten a little fed up with people (more in face-to-face life) asking if I do commission work or make suggestions that I should sell my stuff.
If I really wanted to sell my stuff, I would be doing it already.
I do have a couple exceptions to the rule. Family and friends - more often than not, they are appreciative and take care of the hand made items.
/end rant
Anyway.
Happy Tuesday.
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