It's looking more like a skirt now!
I want to work on this more often, so I can wear it this season, but right now the garden projects and cycling are taking most of my free time. Our weather is still not as wonderful as it usually is in May (it feels more like late March), so when the sun makes an appearance, we drop everything and run outside.
I've really been missing all the knitting blogs that used to be part of the knitting community. It seems so many have disappeared since I began my own blog five years ago. I miss the inspiration, the energy, and seeing all the great projects that everyone was working on. Do you notice this too? I'd love to discover some new ones. If you have a favorite knitting blog(s), particularly those that feature sweaters or shawls, please share in the comments. I'm also interested in gardening blogs, or anything artistic & creative with wonderful photos that will help motivate me to finish this skirt!!
I'm very impressed with your progress on the skirt! It's looking great.
Posted by: Meredith | May 13, 2011 at 06:20 PM
Your skirt is looking almost ready yo wear!!
I agree about knitting blogs. I think lots of people stopped blogging and moved holus bolus to The Ravelry. I like having my blog though.
Posted by: 2paw | May 14, 2011 at 01:52 AM
I can't wait to see the finished skirt, I love it so far!
We had a week of true spring weather, and it's been such a great one. However, starting tomorrow, it's supposed to rain for the next 3 days, pretty steadily. Spring weather too, but not nearly as much to enjoy ...
I agree with you about blogging, but I really enjoy having my blog, and love reading others, so I hope you'll share some of the suggestions you get. One of my faves (you may already read this) is my friend Carol's blog, Go Knit in Your Hat (http://goknitinyourhat.blogspot.com). Carol is a knit designer, but she also writes about books, her kids, and whatever strikes her. She is funny, and a good writer to boot.
Just my suggestion. Have a good weekend!
Posted by: Bridget | May 14, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I feel the same way about knitblogs. I'm hoping to get back to posting more regularly on mine. . . maybe knitblogs will come back into fashion again. I don't care about being trendy, just want to enjoy the good company of other knitbloggers.
Posted by: Susan | May 15, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Yeah, a lot of the the knit blogs have definitely gone away. Even mine has changed a lot to include other things than knitting. I wonder if Ravelry made people feel like they didn't need to blog to share their knitting.
Also the skirt is looking so great!
Posted by: Kara | May 16, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Ha, I just discovered YOUR knitting blog! I also like knittingonthenet.com and spinninginstead.blogspot.com and omi-creates.blogspot.com for random good yarn made fun. But I don't know any blogs dedicated to only knitting, sorry! I do love your blog though!
Posted by: Naomi | May 17, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Hello,
How refreshing to see something in pink and so pretty. I've always wanted to knit a skirt. I have a couple patterns by Interweave saved in a notebook but yours is the sweetest I've seen to date. I agree, it is encouraging to see what others are making.
Karen A.
Posted by: karen andreola | May 20, 2011 at 06:51 PM
I'm cheering you on, since your skirt is almost done! You're on the dash to the finish line now.
Well, my own blog is primarily knitting, and I mainly knit sweaters, but from my point of view, it's discouraging because after so many years of blogging, I still have no readers! I figure it's because it's pretty boring since I don't talk much about any interesting personal tidbits. ( I'm too private a person to do that).
Posted by: betty | May 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM
You'll be wearing the skirt soon, just in time for summer weather!
I like blogging and reading knitting blogs, though there are only a few I follow regularly because time is limited. Some of my favorites have stopped blogging because of life changes like returning to school. I like Ravelry, but don't understand how it has an effect on knitting blogs.
Posted by: Kristen | May 21, 2011 at 02:27 PM
The skirt is coming along nicely! I know what you mean about the knitting blogs. It does seem like they've dwindled. I know my own knitting content has. Maybe it's just hit a lull and it'll pick back up after a bit.
Posted by: Bubblesknits | May 21, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Here are a few of mine. I have lots more if you want, but I didn't want to overwhelm you. Hopefully, there are some new ones for you.
http://a-friend-to-knit-with.blogspot.com/
http://drkknits.wordpress.com/
http://artseycrafts.blogspot.com/
http://www.bluegarter.org/
http://brokeknits.wordpress.com/
http://brooklyntweed.net/blog/
http://knitspot.com/
http://bigskyknitting.squarespace.com/musings-on-the-art-of-the-cabl/
http://samuraiknitter.blogspot.com/
Enjoy. If you want more, please let me know.
Posted by: Deb in PA | May 22, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Your skirt is going to be darling. You're really making progress. Ravelry definitely changed how I blog (or how much I neglect my blog). It looks like you're getting some good suggestions. I really like Knit Sisters.
Posted by: Sonya | May 22, 2011 at 07:54 PM