You may have noticed that I've been a bit absent lately. I could come here and apologize and promise to do better, but frankly, I make no apologies. And here's why....
The day after Mother's Day, Mr. Yarnworks will leave for his 3rd deployment to the Middle East. This time he is headed to Afghanistan and should be gone for another year. These deployments are becoming old hat around here, so other than the typical preparations, not much has changed.
But I've realized recently that I've been changing in ways I've been unaware of up until now. This blog, for instance, hasn't been properly updated in well over a month. My two online stores too have been a bit neglected during that time as well.
Not to worry though, I *am* taking care of my customers and shipping orders with the same love and care I always have. I just haven't been actively seeking out new customers, promoting and updating the websites, etc.
I'm also prepping for Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival in Minneapolis over Mother's Day weekend. Yep, Mother's Day weekend, the weekend right before Mr. Yarnworks deploys. I may be a bit crazy, but this is a decision we made together. Besides, anyone who has been knows how much fun it is!
Anyway....changes.
I realize now that I've been spending a lot more quality time with my family. Creating more "moments" for us to share. Helping our girls bond with their father before he leaves and helping them come to terms with the idea of him leaving.
How can I possibly apologize for that? I won't.
So know that we are well, that I'm spending oodles of time with my fabulous family, and that in my spare time I'm preparing for Shepherd's Harvest.
Once I recover from Mr. Yarnworks' departure and the exhaustion that inevitably follows Shepherd's Harvest, I will return and with a gusto! I have so much in store for you. I can't wait!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Hannah Sock
Is anyone else participating in the Ravelympics? I don't know that you could say I'm participating in any official capacity...and I highly doubt I'll complete the project in time, but I'll update you all nonetheless.
If you recall from my last blog post, I decided to enter the Designer Biathlon event. The idea is to design and publish a pattern from scratch within the 17 days of the Winter Olympic Games.
Here is Hannah, a sock designed especially for little girls:
I've gotta say, this was a challenge. And while I have a rough draft done, there are still a couple issues that require tweaking.
I don't want to give too much away about this pattern, but here are a few more pictures....
Hidden under the foldover cuff is just enough ribbing to help hold everything up.
I'm working on a second sample now with a white cuff and pink foot. I'm convinced that these will look absolutely precious with a different color for the cuff.
The pattern will be available soon in toddler, girl, and women's sizes if all goes according to plan. Email me if you'd like to be notified when this pattern is available for purchase.
If you recall from my last blog post, I decided to enter the Designer Biathlon event. The idea is to design and publish a pattern from scratch within the 17 days of the Winter Olympic Games.
Here is Hannah, a sock designed especially for little girls:
I've gotta say, this was a challenge. And while I have a rough draft done, there are still a couple issues that require tweaking.
I don't want to give too much away about this pattern, but here are a few more pictures....
And the detail I'm most proud of?
Hidden under the foldover cuff is just enough ribbing to help hold everything up.
I'm working on a second sample now with a white cuff and pink foot. I'm convinced that these will look absolutely precious with a different color for the cuff.
The pattern will be available soon in toddler, girl, and women's sizes if all goes according to plan. Email me if you'd like to be notified when this pattern is available for purchase.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
I Think I May Be Insane....
Why do I think I may be insane? Well, first, I signed on to do the #TwitKAL which is a Twitter knit-a-long doing The Travelling Woman shawl. We're supposed to be finished by February 17.
Then, of course, I've also decided to join in the fun of the Ravelympics which starts tomorrow. My event? The Designer Biathlon. The goal is to design from scratch and knit item, and get a pattern published within the 17 days of the Olympic Games. The plan at the moment is socks inspired by my two girls. The goal is to create sizing for little girls up to adults, but let's not go overboard. It's 17 days after all. But hopefully I'll have at least 2 sizes available (child/adult) that can be tweaked a bit with yarn and needle sizes to work for just about anyone.
To top it all off, I'm planning to knit a baby sweater that's due by early March. That baby had better be on time or late or I'm in big trouble!
Not to mention all the works-in-progress I have stashed throughout the house. The plan in January was to wrap those all up, but I failed. Miserably. Cast on more, in fact. *hangs head in shame...sees yarn....decides to cast-on just one mo...NO! Stop!*
This weekend, I'm running away. Well, just for two nights. Doing a little knitting retreat at NeSoDak. It's a lakeside (though frozen over now and covered with heaps of snow) lodge that does family reunions, camps, etc. This weekend is just for fibery folks. I've met at least two people going thanks to local shows, and I'm looking forward to meeting more! I'm going by myself otherwise. I figure I'll either have tons of time to get all this crazy knitting done. Or I'll meet lots of great people and have a fabulous time, despite not getting much of anything done. Both sound absolutely heavenly to me.
I plan to post design updates as I work through these socks. I do have one test-knitter lined up, but I could use at least one more. The trouble? You may only have 4-5 days to complete one child-sized sock and give me feedback on it. I also won't have time to send you yarn for the project, but it should only take an ounce give or take of scrap sock yarn. As payment, you'll get a full skein of whatever yarn in my shop you want...or a credit for a future skein. Update: I have three test-knitters now! Thanks so much guys! I'll try to post at least hints as I work through the pattern. If all goes really, really well, I may even have a finished item to show you after this weekend. *fingers crossed* Wish me luck!
Then, of course, I've also decided to join in the fun of the Ravelympics which starts tomorrow. My event? The Designer Biathlon. The goal is to design from scratch and knit item, and get a pattern published within the 17 days of the Olympic Games. The plan at the moment is socks inspired by my two girls. The goal is to create sizing for little girls up to adults, but let's not go overboard. It's 17 days after all. But hopefully I'll have at least 2 sizes available (child/adult) that can be tweaked a bit with yarn and needle sizes to work for just about anyone.
To top it all off, I'm planning to knit a baby sweater that's due by early March. That baby had better be on time or late or I'm in big trouble!
Not to mention all the works-in-progress I have stashed throughout the house. The plan in January was to wrap those all up, but I failed. Miserably. Cast on more, in fact. *hangs head in shame...sees yarn....decides to cast-on just one mo...NO! Stop!*
This weekend, I'm running away. Well, just for two nights. Doing a little knitting retreat at NeSoDak. It's a lakeside (though frozen over now and covered with heaps of snow) lodge that does family reunions, camps, etc. This weekend is just for fibery folks. I've met at least two people going thanks to local shows, and I'm looking forward to meeting more! I'm going by myself otherwise. I figure I'll either have tons of time to get all this crazy knitting done. Or I'll meet lots of great people and have a fabulous time, despite not getting much of anything done. Both sound absolutely heavenly to me.
I plan to post design updates as I work through these socks. I do have one test-knitter lined up, but I could use at least one more. The trouble? You may only have 4-5 days to complete one child-sized sock and give me feedback on it. I also won't have time to send you yarn for the project, but it should only take an ounce give or take of scrap sock yarn. As payment, you'll get a full skein of whatever yarn in my shop you want...or a credit for a future skein. Update: I have three test-knitters now! Thanks so much guys! I'll try to post at least hints as I work through the pattern. If all goes really, really well, I may even have a finished item to show you after this weekend. *fingers crossed* Wish me luck!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Happy Birthday Miss May!
I couldn't let January pass without wishing my baby girl a very happy birthday. On Thursday she turned 7 and seems to be standing just a little taller. Happy Birthday Miss May!
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