Welcome! You’ve found us. Yes, I finally moved Knit-a-While. I’m not going to delete the old site, at least for a while. I tried to move the posts to this address but couldn’t get it to work. So, the older posts will stay there, but this is where you want to be.
Now, you might think that the blog design is odd for what is primarily a knitting blog. And it is. But I like water and fog. Besides, I couldn’t find another WP theme I liked that offered what I wanted.
A Blogiversary
On this day in 2005, Knit-a-While was born. At times, posts have been spotty, but I hope to blog more consistently. This is one of my goals for 2009. In celebration of our blogiversary, we’re going to have a contest. Post a comment to this blog, and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win Barbara Bretton’s Casting Spells. I will randomly select a winner from those who have commented to this post by Wednesday, April 8. Laced with Magic, a sequel to Casting Spells, comes out on August 4. This gives you plenty of time to introduce yourself to Chloe, Luke, and the other residents of Sugar Maple, Vermont, and visitors to Sticks & Strings, Chloe’s yarn shop.
To post a comment, click on Comments under this post title, or click on the post title. Both will take you to the comment section.
The Bloggary
We’re starting a new year with a new address, so why not start a new feature? No reason not to, so we are. It’s called The Bloggary. I don’t know about you, but to me, it seems as though there are more fiber-related blogs every day. As they come to my attention, I’ll be mentioning them here. The first blog is really not new, but I’ve heard some people say they’ve never heard of it. It’s called Lime & Violet Daily Chum. There you’ll find information about spinning, fiber, knitting, yarn, what’s hot, and what’s weird. And those are just a few of the things. In the interest of full disclosure, I seek out and write about the Etsy Site of the Day and the Spinning column.
If there’s a site you’d like to suggest I take a look at, please send an e-mail to ida@knit-a-while.com.
Did You Know?
That you could become part of a treasury? Most knitters are familiar with Barbara Walker’s treasuries. And most of those have probably been frustrated at one time or another because the images are in black and white. Well, the Walker Treasury Project can take care of that. Knitters sign up to knit one of the pattern swatches, submit a photo, and it is uploaded for all to see. There are still swatches available, so check it out.
That’s all for now. Check back often. And don’t forget to enter the contest for Barbara Bretton’s Casting Spells.
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19 Comments
I been wanting Bretton’s book Casting Spells! How cool. I love the site. Looks very nice.
Edna’s last blog post..It’s been a month
I don’t think the photo is odd at all. I’m a great fan of fog myself!
Happy Blogiversary!
Nan’s last blog post..Eavesdropping
Happy Blogiversary! Regardless of whether it fits the site content, I like the blog template. Best wishes with your goal to blog more frequently–I find that to be a challenge as well.
kch’s last blog post..Finish-itis and the Decimal Sweater
I love the new look Ida! I haven’t heard of these books before, so thanks for mentioning them. I also need to blog more frequently. Hopefully we can both do it!
Lisa’s last blog post..St. Patricks’s Day Synopsis (wordy)
I have this book in my pile of books to read. I have hear only good things about this book.
I love your background.
Nancy’s last blog post..Twelfth Night
love the new look! and the book sounds interesting–I’d love to read it!
Janice’s last blog post..Dudes–this blog needs some excitement!
Even if I don’t win the book, I am still going to be getting them. I didn’t know they existed and sound right up my alley!!!
Great blog and wow! you were super fast at getting wordpress going for you!
Jody’s last blog post..April 3rd 2009
Happy Blogiversary! I love the look!
I already have a copy of the book, so you don’t need to enter me in the contest.
Sara’s last blog post..And Now, For Your Dose of Negativity
A contest! What fun! Do, please, remember to list this new blog on your Ravelry profile–I follow your blog from there. And the new look is very pretty! –Igel on Ravelry
I’ll do that, Heather. Don’t forget–you can subscribe to the blog as well.
Well, Happy Blogiversary! I rather like the new look too!
LeslieEileen’s last blog post..It’s April??!!!
Happy Blogiversary & thanks for reminding about the Treasury Swatches! I’d love to enter the book contest, too!
Jessica’s last blog post..yarn & such
Congrats on the blogiversary. Love the look of the blog.
cdnbull’s last blog post..Waving my Geek Flag
site looks good – hope you didn’t have too much trouble moving it over
sarah’s last blog post..Gold and Green Stitch Markers (USD $6.00)
Congratulations on the blogiversary. I love the new look of the blog and the addition of the blaggary. I look forward to being introduced to new knitting blogs in the future.
Also, I love knitting fiction!
Beverly’s last blog post..For a Great Cause, Plus Prizes!
Congrats! Love the new location!
betzi’s last blog post..Spring equals Spinning!
Happy Blogiversary Ida! Four years of Knitting Purls!! Woot!
Daniele’s last blog post..Lovely Cotton… seriously.
No, Knitting Purls has only been around for a little over a year. The blogiversary is for my personal blog.
Oh I love the look of your blog and the information you share. Congrats on the Blogiversary!
I had not heard of that series of books, so now I need to find that first one.
Shell’s last blog post..Fushia Rose Drop Spindle (USD $15.00)