I've decided to get in front of my knitting queue. I seem to start projects half way through the season, and as Risa says, I'm always getting distracted by shiny pebbles. Well, I know that I will always pick up pretty stones at the beach, but I feel the need to organize the ones I've already brought home.
So, in the spirit of taking control, I'm deliberately putting some projects in the "Z" category. I am going to get each one out, figure exactly where it is and leave myself instructions for the future. I'm going to admit that I probably won't remember that I made that critical change to the pattern that I've not written down (yes, I knit, like so many things, by the seat of my pants). Then, with everything duly annotated, I'm going to put them in storage marked "get out in September". Then maybe I will have them ready for wearing next winter. Because it's not going to happen this year. What's going to happen this year (if I don't take action) is that I will be knitting wool in May, get bored and still not finish anything, then be behind on the spring and summer projects I've got in mind. Time to break this cycle. Time to take charge.
DH has worked three days out of the last four while the kids have been home on a four day holiday so I've not been able to sit for long. Did this blog overhaul in bits and pieces, so I apologize if you came through when it was in turmoil - at one point the banner filled the entire screen. Wanted to learn my new Photoshop and I didn't need no stinkin help files or tutorials - not me. Knew certain features were there somewhere, just had to find them.
This is the design I will keep for a while, though the banner image will probably be created again since it lost resolution with the obsessive number of adjustments I made. Please let me know if you have a problem with the way my blog uploads on your PC.
Look for photos and project updates tomorrow when the kids go back to school. I've got Clapotis II started. I've got new yarn and projects. I'm looking forward to Spring baby!
That's a great idea. I want to use my blog to help me remember those project details.
Your design looks great! LMK if you need any help with Photoshop... I just counted the number of years I've been using it (12), and now I feel old.
Posted by: Sara | February 21, 2005 at 07:38 PM
Like the new look!
Posted by: Violet | February 21, 2005 at 08:55 PM
Once again, our minds are on the same track - I have retired several projects until next fall as well.
LOVE the new look (I'm working on that, too! - funny)
Posted by: Jackie | February 22, 2005 at 04:42 AM
I like the new look. Very clean and sharp.
Organized shiny pebbles! I like it :)
Great approach to the coming end of the season. It makes a great deal of sense. I find my mind wandering to knitting a ribby out of, dare I say it, cotton.
Posted by: Risa | February 22, 2005 at 07:41 AM
Love the purple...very sharp. :-)
Posted by: Vicki | February 22, 2005 at 10:25 AM
Nice Look, Nancy? Is your favorite color...Purple? :) I also love the Koigu (I think that's what it is) at the top... So, Clapotis II - it was so good that you're willing to knit it again, huh? I can't wait 'til my yarn gets here for it! Great job on the make-over, and happy knitting.
Posted by: Anne-Caroline | February 22, 2005 at 01:13 PM