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Author: Amanda

I just want to write stuff and read stuff and make stuff and see stuff.
February 16, 2019March 6, 2019 Amanda

This Community Never Stops Teaching Me

December 3, 2018March 6, 2019 Amanda

Blogmas Day 3 – The Knitter’s Balancing Act

December 2, 2018December 5, 2018 Amanda

Blogmas Day 2 – Second Mitten Syndrome

December 1, 2018December 5, 2018 Amanda

Blogmas Day 1 – The Answer to Low Knitting Mojo

October 31, 2018August 19, 2019 Amanda

The Opinionated Podcasting Knitter

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 Amanda

My Rhinebeck Wish List!

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Amanda

A Year of Garment Knitting – What’s Next?

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I’ve actually been knitting a lot lately!! WIPs are pretty manic right now. I started 3 projects in the last month and I had NO business doing that with so many other things on the needles, but I’m pleased that the knitting bug is back so I’m just enjoying the process even if it’s yielding zero FOs. 🥴 And I even have a gorgeous sweater that I could probably finish in a few hours. But I keep reaching for other things. Just glad to have needles in my hands again!! Have to credit this pattern by the amazing designer, teacher and all around cool person: @digitalnabi and the squishy bulky yarn (which is obviously in my colors) from @knittingboutiquemd ❤️ #knitting #knitstagram #i #knitter #maker #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #yarn #yarnporn #yarnaddict #nevernotknitting #knitflix #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #igknitters #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittinglove #knitting_inspiration #knittingpodcast #ravelry
Onto the second sleeve of my #sauvabelinsweater by Jessica Gore using Elsa Wool sport woolen spun cormo. Perfect rainy day project! ❤️ I’ve been knitting much more since seeing tons of inspiration at Rhinebeck! 🐑 ⚓️🐑⚓️🐑⚓️🐑 #knitting #knitstagram #i #knitter #maker #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #yarn #yarnporn #yarnaddict #nevernotknitting #knitflix #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #igknitters #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittinglove #knitting_inspiration #knittingpodcast #ravelry
This past Friday I went to an event for Hudson Valley participants in the @alzassociation’s Longest Day event. I was so honored to be greeted incredibly warmly not only by the event Manager Lauren but also by many other supporters of this important cause. And some how... I’m now signed up for “Subzero Heroes” in February, which apparently involves me jumping in a frozen lake. Yikes! 😲 🥶 😂 I want to thank everyone who supported me on the Longest Day and also put the bug in your ear that I’m pretty sure the subzero heroes will need hats and mittens to warm up after the plunge! Stay tuned for a call for some charity knitting! 💜 #charityknitting #knitting #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knitter #maker #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #yarn #yarnporn #yarnaddict #nevernotknitting #knitflix #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #igknitters #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittinglove #knitting_inspiration #knittingpodcast #ravelry
And just like that some knitting is happening... maybe a mindless stockinette sleeve was all I needed? It’s good to be back at it, for however long this lasts. Pattern: #sauvabelinsweater Designer: @thesweatercollective Yarn: Elsa Wool, woolen spun sport weight 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶 #knit #knitting #knitstagram #yarnstagram #instaknitting #yarnie #best_knitters #igknitters #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #yarnlove #knittingisthenewyoga #makersgonnamake #loveknitting #knitsharelove #knittersgonnaknit #knits #handknit #knitter #knitters #shareyourknits #ravelry #yarn #strikking #knittersofravelry #knitallthethings #alwaysknitting #yarnhoarder
Hi there! It’s me - Amanda. Remember me? I hope you haven’t forgotten me! I have just been... doing everything but knitting. Working, traveling for work, traveling for vacation (I took this photo at the Louvre in Paris on Wednesday), working out, and just generally not finding the motivation to knit. I’m hoping a vacation was what I needed. I’m definitely feeling more artistically inclined after my trip to Paris. I’m not sure what will come of Old Salt at this point. I’m just hoping to get my knitting mojo back. I have far too much beautiful yarn and amazing knitty friends to walk away, but I just know I haven’t been feeling inspired to knit. I didn’t even go to any yarn shops in Europe! Has anyone else ever been through this kind of knitting slump? Ive been knitting off and on for over 15 years and have definitely had little “breaks,” but never for this long. First and foremost, I think I need to recover from major jet lag. 😴
Many thanks to everyone who supported the #ldmakeathon yesterday and especially @perfectblendyarnshop who so graciously hosted the event from sunrise to sunset. The Longest Day is the day with the most light and it’s the day we fight in support of the @alzassociation - in one day I have a more or less finished sweater (swipe to see) and over $1300 for the cause. Thank you everyone and can’t wait to do it again next year!! 🧶 is @malabrigoyarn in Rasta and pattern is Winston by @janerichmond 💜

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