Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Picking Up Where I Left Off

As some of you have noticed, my presence around the blogosphere has been a little scarce.  I could give you a million and a half excuses, but what my absence boils down to is this: pure laziness.  Summer has come in at full force here in Michigan and we have been enjoying time outside.  Knitting time has decreased, and internet time in general has almost completely diminished.  I have to admit, it is quite a freeing feeling to click the "mark all as read" button on Google Reader (especially when the true unread number reads over 1,000).

All last week I planned on writing a post.  Everyday my mind's commentary was actually a blog post, putting together words so plesant that my readers would surely forgive my truency- but instead I will give you this- an FO.


Yes, Elise's Cascade has finally received buttons.  The decision was tough- and you guys made it even more difficult!  Although I was surprised at how much I loved the crazy yellow buttons, I decided on the more classic brown.  The sweater is big on Elise now and is meant for fall.  If it was a spring cardi, I would have been a little more apt to choose the bright yellow. I may just have to come up with a little headband for the yellow buttons- the combo is (surprisingly) too perfect.


As far as any other knitting goes, it really has been as scarce as my blogging frequency. This is the first time I've hit the knitting wall in some time.  I need advice... how do I get through this knitting funk?!

Posted by French Press Knits at 8:00 AM
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  1. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Re: Your funky funk - Find a pattern that totally excites you - an intricate lace shayl maybe? Make working on it your reward - like a special treat. That always gets me excited about knitting again!

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  2. TobyJune 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I am working on a Flowers In the Snow crochet project in cotton yarn. Addictive little circles they are. I'm also getting ready for some early fall babies so my knitting projects are little more instant grat. I wish I were in Michigan instead of Georgia - wow is hot here! :( And not in a good way.

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  3. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Mittens for Elise for the fall.
    Baby/toddler mittens are so adorable it's hard to do anything else once they're started!

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  4. TraceyJune 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    read this blog www.ourlittleremy.com and join me in knitting up 95 preemie caps in memory of Remy's 95 days in the NYU NICU. She's now an angel.
    Getting yourself out of a funk by knitting for an angel? How's that for inspiration!

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  5. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I always lose a little bit of my knitting mojo when the weather here in Montreal finally starts to turn sunny and hot. We've got to take advantage of our short summers! But, the unstoppable desire to cast on something new always comes back in time. Elise's new sweater is beautiful! Can't wait to see pics of it on her come Fall.

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  6. RachelJune 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    When I hit the knitting funk, I just embrace it. Its our mind telling us that we need a break! Enjoy some time away from the needles, then you'll be hit with a million ideas that your hands can't keep up with.
    I find sometimes I will go a week at a time without knitting a thing, then I will see something and then I am back on a roll. :)

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  7. StripeyspotsJune 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    You're tired. You need something that doesn't feel like more work. I recommend spinning...

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  8. SandyJune 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Go stand in the middle of your favorite yarn shop - it will do the rest.

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  9. SharonJune 7, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I too switch off between knitting and spinning. But if I'm really in a funk, just go with it, I read. I look through activity pages on Ravelry, just adding to my favorites until I'm read to leap back in with needles flying.

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  10. Cakewalk YarnsJune 7, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    This happens to me every summer. I wind up forcing a summer knit project, usually a tank or tee that looked good on the model in the magazine. Once I finally get through the frustration of knitting with summer yarns - it always looks schlumpy on me. I am not falling for it this year. Instead, I am getting a jump on Christmas knitting when I am in between projects for myself.

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  11. margauxJune 7, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    sometimes you need a time out - which is totally fine! you just need to keep searching for that project that will lift you out! it's out there!! :-)

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  12. nook.June 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    ooOOo!! luvinthemommyhood is doing a KAL! join in!! it will be fun!!

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  13. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Take a rest and enjoy being a mommy!

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  14. TaraJune 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    The way I get through a funk is to keep casting on new projects until I find one that sticks!

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  15. TaraJune 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I just went through the same kind of funk. I actually wrote about it a couple of days ago. I was finally able to get through it by finding a pattern that really excited me. I think finding the time to look through patterns also helped. :o) Elise's cardi is sweet.

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  16. JulieJune 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    that cardigan is beautiful!! Absolutely love it. Don't ever feel guilty for taking some time away from the computer- summer is about unplugging a bit, i think. And it goes by so fast!

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  17. JaniceJune 8, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    You were missed, but enjoying a MI spring is more important than the blogosphere. Don't sweat the knitting funk......your creative juices are recharging and something will come along as an inspiration to get you going again.

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  18. Sabrina's CreationsJune 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I think it's totally normal, so much to do outside on summer time! Enjoy it only last a little bit!

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  19. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I agree with the other comments. Knitting in the summer just seems to be less attractive. I've been fighting my knitting funck for a couple weeks. I think it's about picking fabulous yarn that's screaming to be knit up. :)

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  20. MarinaJune 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I've been knitting for about 46 years, I like to say I started inutero, makes me feel younger. I've hit the wall many times, and the first 12 years don't count in my opinion, since I wasn't an adult. I find that if I let it happen, pursue other interests, and casually wander into yarn shops during other activities, such as day trips, or vacations, the wall collapses, sometimes a brick at a time,sometimes as if it was dynamited. My experience has been that once it collapses, I am struck dumb with a need to knit constantly, including setting my alarm an hour earlier, so that I can get in some knitting time.

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  21. AnnieJune 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    QUICK projects with BIG needles. They are a must when i hit 'the wall'. As much as I will spend days, weeks, month knitting fair aisle socks, I need that instant gratification when trying to get back in the groove.
    This knits up in a few hours http://blog.byannieclaire.com/?p=235

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  22. Yarny DaysAugust 24, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    This is so adorable! I love the color...

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