I have tossed aside the idea of a knitting shop completely. And as per usual I have jumped onto a new idea. I have decided to get into some running and get really fit for next years squash season.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
just quiet ramblings
Hmmm,
I thought I should think of something to say. I haven't knitted for quite a while. When I head into summer knitting tends to take a back seat. But somehow I am trying to find some inspiration to get a little revved up with my life.
A couple of months ago I felt excited about opening a knitting shop. But with the current economic climate starting a business no longer seems like a wise thing to do. I am very ready to get into some paid work.. and the other thing I am good at is homoeopathy. I have my diploma and I really want to start practicing, but I just seem to be struggling to get organised to do anything about it. Hmmm... I think the tricky thing for me is that I have 3 children. And I feel that my main role is to make sure their needs are well met. And this means that me and my needs must come 2nd or even third.
This is a constant battle in my head. I do have this belief that it is difficult to meet others needs if one's own needs aren't met first. And I am constantly struggling to listen to my own advice. And to meet my needs would be to have something other than motherhood. Paid work, more frequent breaks, opportunity to go walk unaccompanied by small people, hot chocolate at a quiet cafe with my book, uninterrupted pottering in the garden, wandering around places that inspire me. The silly thing is that when I get the opportunity to do these things I choose to use this time to do housework instead. I have this idea in my head that some how I must earn the spare-time-just-for-me. Also if I do these fun things before housework is done then when I get home I still have to do all those yucky chores just in less time than if I stayed home. And that just makes me feel grumpy.
One day I will find the balance to all of this... It is something I will have to think about a little more.
So there you have my ramblings and it all started with knitting....
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
What I've been knitting
Well I've lost my camera.....But when I've found it I'll take some photos of all the stuff I've been knitting.
I've knitted a chunky blue and white striped scarf for my 12 year old (who says I never knit her anything. A pink striped neck cowl and hat for my 3 year old. A neck cowl for my friend in hand spun angora and silk with varying hues of blue. I started a pair of funky witches britches for me. But I got tired of knitting those. Lulu's friend Ikhan wanted her hat and cowl so I knitted him a set too.
At the moment I am attempting to knit my first pair of socks. Alot of fun so far. I am using hand spun yarn 90% merino and 10% angora rabbit dyed in greens, blues and purples. I bought the wool from a woman at the Sunday Southbank market in Melbourne. This woman spun her own angora bunny's wool, silk, sheep's wool and used the most beautiful colours.
If you happen to be in Melbourne on a Sunday morning and you love knitting and yarns - look her up. You will be inspired.
My next project is a pair of leg warmer sock thingys in grey. They sound awful but I think they are rather kind of funky. They are all one colour, but they have a ruffle at the top and a diamond aran pattern going down the leg. I know, they do sound bloody awful actually. When I get my camera I'll tell you more about these then. With pictures to show just how cool they are. You'll all be wanting a pair!!!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
continental knitting
I was blog browsing the other day when I came across a woman knitting the continental style. Her knitting is neat and speedy. She suggested I google continental knitting and learn this new technique. So thats what I did. And while it seems efficient I feel like I am learning to write with my Left hand. I am going to persevere as its a great thing to learn something new. And who knows I may become so good I may break the world record for speed knitting . . . haha.
Knitting Shop
I have had a thought lately. Well a kind of plan forming in my mind. I have this I suppose you could call it a fettish. Hmmmm .... that may not be the right word. But I love beautiful pens, paper, fabrics and of course wool. And something I would love is to have my own Aladdin's cave of wool. A beautiful wool shop.. Not the ordinary kind of knitting store. One that is a place for knitters and want to be knitters to drop by and drink coffee or tea, be inspired and excited by this relaxing and rewarding craft. While the children play with beautiful wooden toys. Almost a drop in centre for coffee groups and knitting enthusiasts...
So I told my partner about it and then the next time I dropped into my local knitting shop they mentioned that they are closing. So there is my opportunity. So, I've written up a business plan and a budget, etc etc. This is something I am able to do, but I need to decide whether I want to commit to owning a business especially while I still have a young one at home.
I'll do a little more research, and sleep on it for a small while.....before making a decision.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My Trip to Melbourne
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Lulu's funky knitted dress
I wanted to knit a funky little dress for my 3 year old. This is what I came up with. As I couldn't find a pattern I gave it a go myself. I figured I'd knitted enough hats, jerseys and cardigans to work out a basic pattern. And I'm pretty chuffed with the end result.