Comments for whit::knits

Comment on surfacing by librarysarie

librarysarie — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:04:36 +0000

I think it’s so important to talk about these things and not hide them, but that doesn’t make it easy to do, that’s for sure! Thank you for being brave enough to do it. I’m sorry the last few months have been so rough for you.

And man, yeah, Rochester is ROUGH during the winter/spring. I am not prone to SAD or depression, and I still found those months really difficult, especially as it got further into “spring” but everything was still so grey and bleak.

Comment on surfacing by Lisle

Lisle — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:27:56 +0000

Oh, it’s good to see you posting again. It’s really hard to function sometimes, especially when you have a list of “supposed to’s.” Dump the list, do what you can, and find little ways to bring joy back in. Get lots of sun, and let your body tell you what you need. So sorry you’ve been struggling.

Comment on surfacing by Phoe

Phoe — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:35 +0000

Take care.

Comment on surfacing by Susan

Susan — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:33:59 +0000

I’m so sorry you’re having such a rough time. Sending good thoughts your way.

Comment on surfacing by Yarndude

Yarndude — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:41:48 +0000

It’s nice to see you writing again. I won’t worry about you because it sounds like you’re doing what needs to be done, but just know that we’re all here listening and ready to reach out if you ever need a helping hand.

Comment on surfacing by Annika

Annika — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:28:50 +0000

So many hugs. I wish we lived closer to each other! Having an online support system is incredibly valuable, but an in-person one would be even better.

Comment on surfacing by Becki

Becki — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:24:38 +0000

I’ve been following your flickr feed, and I’m sorry things aren’t as rosy as they sometimes appear. I suppose I can sympathize with the feelings of being overwhelmed, and wanting something to give and get better so everything can lighten up. I too have the feeling of wanting to want to knit when I get time, then not doing it. I hope things will turn around for you!

Comment on surfacing by sorcinem

sorcinem — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:57:29 +0000

Good to read an update, even if it is about dark days. So much of this rings true for me. I don’t do balance well. Hope things get better.

Comment on surfacing by Brenda J. Butler

Brenda J. Butler — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:46:45 +0000

Great to hear from you again! I missed you. (Don’t worry about trying to remember who I am, I’m one of the nameless faceless people on the internet.)

Thanks for all the info and links about depression, very informative. I can keep an eye out for it in my life and others’ lives, and try to avoid being the relentlessly accusative “Happy Pusher”.

Comment on surfacing by Regina

Regina — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:54:43 +0000

Best wishes, Whitney. :)

Comment on Hello, 2013! by Ashland Bay (@AshlandBay)

Ashland Bay (@AshlandBay) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:27:32 +0000

We love the idea of a New Years Resolution that makes room for creative projects! If you have any knit projects you’d like to share, we love sharing inspiration on our Facebook wall: https://www.facebook.com/AshlandBay

Keep up the great blogging!

Comment on Stripes! by A reflection on sleeves. | Christabel Seneque

A reflection on sleeves. | Christabel Seneque — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:51:49 +0000

[...] Stripes! will be my first attempt at completing a sweater since my realisation that, like top-down socks, I may have more sweater-finishing momentum if I attempt it bottom-up rather than top-down. Top-down seamless construction involves leaving the sleeves until last, whereas working bottom-up the sleeves and body are worked individually and then combined for the momentous and thrilling ‘joining of the yoke’. [...]

Comment on Hello, 2013! by S. J. Pajonas

S. J. Pajonas — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:00:36 +0000

These are 8 great projects!! I can’t wait to see the outcomes :) Thanks for participating!

Comment on Hello, 2013! by kingshearte

kingshearte — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:23:14 +0000

I can’t speak to the technical terms for your quilting, but I totally support the notion of making baby-sized quilts. My sister got into quilting a while ago, and absolutely loves it. However, due to some health issues followed by having a baby, full-sized quilts have been too overwhelming for her to even consider for a while. But she’s made several baby quilts in that time, and that seems to work well for her. Keeps her doing the thing she loves, without having to deal with the magnitude of a queen-sized quilt.

Good luck with the rest of your projects too!

Comment on Hello, 2013! by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:00:43 +0000

The sewing… you can totally do it! I have been knocking out Quick Change Trousers for baby shower gifts and they are great. If you made the Big Butts you can totally do these. I have almost finished a pair for Ada and I have viking fabric for Jolly’s. They didn’t get done for the holidays, but oh well. And I have the Ice Cream Dress queued up for summer girl wear, too, so if you want a virtual sew-along buddy, I’m in! You can brace me up for tackling the knit fabrics. I don’t know why I’m so leery of them… I just keep picturing the amazing stabby knot I’m going to have to hack out of my sewing machine when I screw up…

Happy New Year to you all! Maddy’s looking so big and beautiful.