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| I'm working on starting a regular blog post basically about knitting....we'll see how that goes... I may digress and just use this space to ponder the mysteries of the universe or, maybe even some other craft ideas that enter my head and leave tracks. |
The following link is to my first ever blog and is also a good way to introduce myself. I was asked to be a guest blogger and the original can be found at:
But, since it was such a fun introduction to myself, I'm reprinting it here....
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“Guest Star Blog 1” Jeri K Riddle, a.k.a. “Minnasnowtan”
When asked why I knit, I joke that I knit so I don’t kill people, but crafting is my art and creative release. I find knitting to be very relaxing and is my go-to stress reliever. I have been known to fall asleep in my chair with a pair of needles and a skein of yarn in my lap. Believe me, it can be quite interesting to wake up and realize you have no idea where you are on your stitch count!I guess I better say a little bit more about myself so people do not get the wrong idea and think I am a sociopath with a yarn obsession. I started knitting when I was nine-years-old, but it took many years to master it. The first project I ever completed that was usable and recognizable was a little red Christmas bell. Forty years later, I find I still do not know it all and one of my goals for the coming year is to learn and master a new technique, most likely it will be cable knitting. I absolutely love the look of cables and have done one project so far that used a simple, modified cable in its design.
I also sew, scrapbook, make hand-made paper and several other crafts. I know how to crochet, but have never mastered an even tension. :/ That said I have taught several others how to crochet and can even do so left-handed. The extent of my crocheting these days is to make simple embellishments for some of my knit projects.I have designed a few knitting patterns over the years and my most recent is for a newborn hat that looks like the “Minion Baby Costume” from “Despicable Me.” I love the movies and collect minions as well as knit them. I have made over a dozen miniature minions for family and friends. I might try making a larger-sized one and several costume changes for it. We will see what the next year brings.I had always wanted to make Christmas stockings for my family and so I learned how to knit socks and then designed my own over-sized stockings from there. I have also designed a ring-bearer’s pillow made with crochet thread. I must confess I HATE seams! I honestly suck at them and will modify a pattern if at all possible to avoid them. If a pattern calls for double-point or circular needles, I am in!I cannot call my crafting a career, but it is a passion and I always have a number of projects in the works. I am currently working on a cowl for myself using some absolutely to-die-for Irish wool my daughter gave me as a gift. (I love natural fibers by the way.) I am also working on a heart garland that says, “The Riddle’s est. 7-11-15.” There are several other projects in the works, but I think I have rattled on long enough for a first-time “Guest blogger.” So until next time, may your stash overflow and your gauge be accurate! Happy knitting!
Posted 1 week ago by Ethan Brant
Thanks go out to a few new friends I met through the Ravelry group "The Knit&Purl"! They are some really awesome and creative people and if you haven't checked them out, you should!
This great group of Ravelers have helped boost my spirits and inspired me to follow two of my biggest passions, knitting and writing. The Knit&Purl can be found at:
Its a fun way to discover some brand new designs, get inspired and get to know a few other crafters. One of the latest blog posts has inspired me to not only make the project, but incorporate several of its design elements into a project that has been bouncing around in my head for weeks. Another one is just a fun textured hat and I love textures! Its an easy pattern and well worth the few dollars for the pattern. It would be a great first hat project for someone who knows the basics of knitting. You can find it through the link above. Mary Ann has produced a well written pattern and I think I may be making more than a few of these before the next cold winter starts again. With these two new patterns I think I may just have my entire Christmas gift list covered. I call that a score!
Well, until next time, may your stash overflow and your gauge be accurate! Happy knitting!
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