I have to admit that I'm not normally much of a joiner, and lately I've had little time to knit anything that isn't of my own design-- but then the Create Along came along. First I noted the great idea of each participant designing her (or his) own project, and then I noted that of the five yarn choices, I've worked extensively with one (Cotton Classic), am currently working with another (Classic Elite Premiere) and have been wanting to try two others (Rowan Calmer and Denim). So, I'm in! If I can figure out how to do it, I'll cross post to both the Create Along site and to here, but if not, I'll link to my posts over there. Because between tax time, family visits, and completing a pattern and sample for the Interweave Holiday Gifts 2007 issue by May 1st*, I can honestly only handle one blog over the next few weeks. And the weather here has been killer, besides (that's Moltrasio across the lake, with the roofs of Blevio in the foreground).
*Hooray! This makes me even happier than when they accepted my pattern for this summer's issue. Because (a) it means that one wasn't just a fluke, and (b) it means that when they received my finished pattern and sample, they didn't write a memo to all of their editors, warning them to never accept anything from me ever again.
Hi Angela, Congrats on another acceptance to Interweave! That's really great. And what a gorgeous picture of the Como region. My husband's school chum is getting married in Liguria - around Portofino, or maybe S. Margherita - in late April. I'm still trying to convince him we can afford to go!
Posted by: connie | March 15, 2007 at 12:00 PM
By the way, just noticed you have Adam Haslett's coll. of short stories in your Rec reading column. He is great isn't he? I also recommend Jhumpa Lahiri's short stories if you like Haslett. She's phenomenal!
Posted by: connie | March 15, 2007 at 12:02 PM
The Create-Along is such a fabulous idea -- I can't wait to see what comes out of it! I am far too intimidated to participate. I have hardly any fashion sense at all, so I don't really think I could ever dream up anything flattering or interesting. I'm perfectly happy just to enjoy the fruits of others' talent in this area!
Posted by: Rachel | March 15, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Congratulations on your Summer Interweave pattern! I'm looking forward to checking out the issue, first since Eunny Jang was made editor, and now even more to look forward to your pattern!
Also, that picture is absolutely gorgeous and makes me envy Europe its scenery; my boyfriend and his best friend will be backpacking through Europe (England, Paris, Italy, or wherever their little hearts desire) this May upon their graduation from college, and I've tried EVERYTHING to convince them to let me come along, but alas. Nothing ever deters men from their man time ;)
Posted by: lily | March 15, 2007 at 12:58 PM