Note(s) to self ~
By Sarah | September 30, 2008
My girl climbs rocks now (Red River Gorge). How cool is that?
It’s been said “life is what happens while you are making other plans.” But, that’s not to suggest it’s not helpful, prudent even, to make lists, notes and, well, plan. So I’ve decided to ask myself (go ahead, ask yourself too)….. What’s working for me? What’s not working for me? What do I want to accomplish? What do I find helpful (or not so helpful)? What makes me happy (unhappy)? All good questions, wouldn’t you say? Here begins my series of Notes To Self. Bear with me while I think outloud ~
- It’s just a fact of life. After September, yarn just takes longer to dry here in the Midwest. Summer dyeing hours are soooo over. Must start the dyeing process at least two days sooner than I normally would. Fall in the Midwest = rain. Lot’s of rain.
- Must take pics while the sun is shining. Period. Drop everything and take pictures. If not it could be days before there is decent lighthing to be had.
- Hmmmm. Maybe if I ask Bob (being the swell guy he is) he’ll investiage a better light box/lighting solution. By January we’ll be doing good to see any sun at all.
- Scheduled shop updates work and I love them (though they tend to get a little crazy). But, so do random ones and I love those too. It’s so fun when I’ve had a sneak update and people get so excited because they were able to nab a skein (or two or six) that they wouldn’t have (or haven’t) been able to nab before. Sort of levels the playing field a smidge. Which brings me to…. I’m thinking that I’d like to have one sneak update a month. How I’m thinking it will work is: I will go in and make an update and then l’ll post in The Plucky Knitter Group in Ravelry and on my website here that I’ve done a sneak update. What do you think? Do you like that idea?
- I have the best customers/blog readers/yarny friends. Ever. Thank you.
- Really want to knit another sweater. I’ve started a second Ingenue….. but now I’m thinking something different. Something reddish/pink…..
Makes Me Smile – Plucky Knitter100% Cashmere Aran
Pumpkin Latte – 100% Cashmere Aran Weight to appear in the next shop update.
16 Comments
diane on September 30, 2008 at 10:43 pm.
That pumpkin is so good .. enough to eat.Just beautiful.
Yvonne on October 1, 2008 at 12:02 am.
Red River Gorge is just a stone throw away from here. A friend of mine just had a rock climbing clinic a couple of weekends ago. We’ve had so little rain it’s not as pretty as it usually is.
Kai on October 1, 2008 at 5:29 am.
Share away!
Love both of those colourways.. *kai wants*
Kirsten on October 1, 2008 at 6:18 am.
Ooooo, Pumpkin Latte!! Yummy! Perfect for October – and the fact that it’s 100% Cashmere, good grief woman – SWOON!
Renee on October 1, 2008 at 6:35 am.
Both colours are lovely, but adoring the pumpkin latte to knit with in autumn. Yeah, sneak attack updates!
Emily on October 1, 2008 at 6:40 am.
We’ve been having a terrible time getting yarn to dry here in Chicago as well. I’m running out of places to hang the stuff! Dry already!!
Nicole on October 1, 2008 at 7:18 am.
I’ve suddenly remembered about The Midwest Grey here in Chicago too. The sun appears to be shining right now, in a few hours all bets are off. Can’t wait to see you and some yarny gorgeousness on Saturday! Whoo hoo for YarnCon!
Veronique on October 1, 2008 at 8:48 am.
Cashmere aran?! Oh, yum… Sounds like cowl time
I’ve been dying to make my own light box, according to these instructions:
http://www.beyondmegapixels.com/2008/05/how-we-made-light-box-and-macro-studio.html
The halogen lamp is $6!
jen on October 1, 2008 at 9:22 am.
oooh, love the pink, and I am drinking a pumpkin coffee right now! sneak updates would be so fun.
Wannabe on October 1, 2008 at 10:13 am.
Good for you for doing what’s good for you. xo.
Jenn on October 1, 2008 at 1:49 pm.
Is that Shelby? OMG she looks just like you from that angle. I thought it WAS you at first glance! lol OK I have NO idea how to knit but I love the Pumpkin Latte!!!!!!!!!! It is beautiful! And I love all of the socks you make! I wouldn’t have the FIRST clue how to make any of this. Grandma would be VERY proud!!!
stacey on October 1, 2008 at 3:44 pm.
Jeez, that pink will make a HOT Ingenue! I can’t wait to see it grow! Your yarn colors are fabulous, as always;)
mai on October 1, 2008 at 5:33 pm.
there are a lot of online tutorials that show you how to make a lightbox at home. we have one, but i have no idea how much it cost. i never use it, but for you, i think it’d be a great investment!
KeanaLee on October 2, 2008 at 10:48 am.
cool photo!
I must go make my list now.
MJ on October 3, 2008 at 8:01 am.
Lucky girl, climbing at the Red!
Love the colors in the photo!
Lori in Michigan on October 5, 2008 at 10:20 am.
must.have.pumpkin.latte.
hot flashes preclude cashmere however…other fibers?