Superstarra Christie pointed me to a pattern for a round baby blanket that was part of the Knitlist's gift exchange. I keep forgetting that list is out there. I was subbed to the Knitlist for several years during the time when the url was www.kniton.com. I finally unsubbed because the list was too big for me. I felt restricted by the "one post a day, stay strictly on-topic" rule. I understand why it is necessary with thousands of members, but I wanted a more intimate atmosphere. I ended up finding it at the Variegations list.
Thinking back, the Knitlist was instrumental in my knitting education when I returned to knitting as an adult around 1996. At that time I didn't even know that wool was available in skeins for the average person to buy! I had dial-up access back then complete with long-distance charges, so visiting websites was painful. The Knitlist was the place where I learned what the hot patterns were in the knitting community. Remember the Wonderful Wallaby, anyone? I was thinking about subbing again and lurking for a little while to catch up on the trends. I get most of that info from blogs now, but I might still pick up something new.
3 comments:
WOW! That blanket is really making the rounds. Did you happen to notice who person is that wrote the pattern?
LOL -- too much fun to be had in this little 'burg.
Hey there Dani .... thanks for the info on that blanket, I'll have to keep it in mind. And don't feel guilty about not cleaning the house too often ... I think that a clean house is a sign of a boring person. At least, that's what I tell myself. :) And here's a fitness tip that I've learned and has helped me ... take baby steps towards making changes, and mine for this week is "learn to snack on baby carrots instead of carbs," which is what I always love to do. Take care!
Yes, Genia, I noticed the name on the pattern. Unfortunately, I am so bad at remembering things about my online friends (I get people's details mixed up!) that I wasn't sure if that was your surname or not :-). I'll have to wait on making a blanket, though; all of my baby-suitable yarn is in small bits.
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