The Kimono That Could


The Sample Stitch Kimono knit a long was just a quick idea. I had used the construction technique in other classes before, maybe it would work for an "online/offline" class of sorts. But what if no one was interested -- or worse yet -- only a few were interested. It would be a lot of work!

But instead over 50 people have signed up so far. Most of which without ever seeing a finished product because I started working on my sample as soon as I posted the idea. But now that the sample is done, it is getting rave reviews. And the biggest fan is probably ME! I love the comfort of wearing it in any number of situations. Just enough to keep the chill off, loose like a wrap or shrug, but enough structure to stay put. I love it when a plan comes together -- and this one really did!

Cabled Bag - Version 2

Whenever I have a really GREAT idea -- or least it seems so at the time -- I immediately pick up my needles and start knitting. This is not actually typical for me, since most of the time I write out a fairly detailed plan before I get started to reduce the pattern writing time on the back end.
This cabled bag was one of the exceptions -- no formal plan. I made up the cables as I went, and when I was done, I had to go back and figure out what I did and write up a chart for each one. This actually wasn't too hard since I have started using the software I purchased from Nancy at the Knit Foundry. Now I am knitting it again -- this time while teaching the class to a group of "test students". The good news is I continue to believe that it is a really great idea! Now we will just have to wait and see what the shop owners think when they see it on the PreView Promenade page or in person at my booth #732 the TNNA show next week.

So Much, So Little

You know how there is always so much to do, but so little time? I don't think it has ever been more true than it has been lately. Between dealing with the holidays, preparing for TNNA, being apart of the PreView Promenade, ski instructing part-time at Sierra Summit, revamping my entire website and spending quality time with my husband, I am just a bit overwhelmed. But I am excited about it all of it and I am not willing to give on any of it. If I just didn't like sleep so much, I would probably be just fine. But it is time for bed -- tomorrow is another early morning so I can make it to the mountain on time!