Allow me to introduce "Knippets," the newest segment of my blog. The idea came about over the last few days as I struggled over my next post. I have finished several projects in the last few weeks; ones that I will eventually post for pattern critiques. But, I have just not been in a creative writing mood, at least not what is required for a pattern critique. Meanwhile, there have been so many ideas and thoughts running through my mind to blog about, but not a single one worth an entire post. Hence, "Knippets" was born.
They are simple one to three sentence thoughts of my fiber world at that particular moment in time. I'll throw in a photo here and there, and some cycling, too. I plan to post more Knippets as time goes on, so let me know what you think!
(Oh, and I Googled "Knippets" and it seems that this is the original debut of the word.)
Here goes:
- I need to remember to pay closer attention to garment length. Two of the sleeveless projects I finished recently are really too short.
- The look of my blog is in desperate need of some upgrading, so I have to set aside some time to do that in the near future.
- I bought a wheel, took lessons, but haven't focused on spinning yet. I want to.
- Jenny and Nicole of the "Stash and Burn" podcast have a charity project going on for the benefit of kids on the oncology ward where Nicole works. I think I'm going to knit some hats for that.
- I broke down and bought more buttons for the Sonnet cardigan. The ones I bought in California have disappeared.
- I want to join the Five Rivers Fiber Guild, located near the Northern Neck.
- Barbara attended the Golden Gate Fiber Institute in California and boy, was I jealous. The good news is that she brought me back a present - yellow yarn!
- Stockinette socks - I need to always have a pair on the needles and in my purse. With my DC commute, they're good for stopped-at-stoplight-and-in-backups knitting.
- A new knitting group in Chevy Chase? That would be cool.
- Hopefully, I'll get the rigid heddle loom warped soon and get the table runner done. I need Bruce's help for that.
- Today I spent many hours sifting through my stash and better organizing it through the use of Ravelry. This is definitely my favorite use for Ravelry. Thank you Jess and Casey!
- I'm so excited that Lime finally came back to do a podcast with Violet. I haven't listened yet because I'm saving it for the perfect time and place. I am SUCH a groupie!
- I miss Amy O. Thankfully, I can keep up with her and James and the kids through her blog.
- There was a time when I read one to two books a week and now, with knitting, I just don't read very much. I have a stack of books by my bed that call to me every day; the stack keeps growing.
- I have been taking a "Boot Camp" fitness class and wow, has it improved my cycling! I had an awesome ride today, keeping up with (3) guys who were fast!
I'll close with some pictures of my stash and other miscellaneous pictures from our Northern Neck vacation:
