Comments on: in which I am a slacker (but a slacker who finishes things!)

By: mel

mel — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:13:18 +0000

I’m so glad you’re close to Johns Hopkins, I hope they are taking good care of you. Sad to hear that this is the reason you didn’t make it to SAFF, and totally impressed by your stellar attitude (you must have your moments – I hope you allow yourself that!) And knitting firsts ARE very sweet, even/especially if they don’t get made up till later! I cherish all mine, even the unwearable ones

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:45:33 +0000

I am sorry to hear you spent time being tested rather than at SAFF. (By the way, I followed a bunch of links to new people recently, and I think I found you through Mel of Purling Plans? Sometimes I drop in on people and I like to read and comment, and I forget to say where I came from!)
I wanted to say that I strongly relate on the old project pleasure, particularly lately. Around Ravelry and blogland, I see people saying things like, This took so long! One year! And I kind of cough and hide behind my computer screen. I’m currently working on a sweater that I began for my brother in 2003! I’ve made him an entire other sweater while this one was in storage, or on the bottom of the priority list. And I have a few of my own that will get done, one day, but are sitting out for a few rounds, a round apparently equaling 6mos to a year! I think a lot about what this says about me – I like to experiment and move on to new things? I have no follow-through? But in the end, this knitting thing isn’t about product for me, and it isn’t about trend. I do like to finish things, and I do feel committed to what I’m knitting over time. The thing I don’t have, I guess, is that fire under me.

By: Gracie

Gracie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:05:11 +0000

You’re such an inspiration, Sarah! – now I’m sorry I frogged those two sweaters that had been languishing instead of finishing them. On the other hand, I discovered that early on in my knitting career I’d tackled things that were (theoretically) advanced simply because I didn’t know better. I need to keep that lesson in mind.
I did find one more sweater buried in the vaults (well, in the plastic boxes) and I think I’ll have to finish it – even if it is too small – simply because you’ve set a good example. (oh, the pressure is on now)
Hope you’re feeling better

By: fleegle

fleegle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:23:40 +0000

I do hope whatever the problem was, it has stopped plaguing you. I went to SAFF and it was fun. So sorry you couldn’t make it. but I am glad you finished your lovely sweater!
I gave you all the details!

By: misa

misa — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:37:23 +0000

I bet that knitting made the waiting room almost enjoyable. Great to be able to show a hat and a sweater for all those hours. I love the idea of overdying, I may have just made something that could use a shot of overdying.