Mondays = Awkward Knitting Photos

So back when I began this blog, I mentioned how much I am bothered by the numerous photos used in the knitting realm to display knitwear.(See, Tea Party With Debbie Bliss in the blog archives...) It drives me insane.

And so it is that I have decided to make you giggle on Mondays by displaying, shall we call them: awkward knitting photos?!

First up is a pensive shot:

This is not one of the worst I have seen, however, I do enjoy it for it's attempts at making a complex, unattractive knit top look like something you'd wear as you contemplated making a purchase at a barn sale. Hmmmmm.....

Sometimes, it's the yarn they use that doesn't help the shot, sometimes it's the back drop or the model, or just the photo quality. This shot makes my first Awkward-Knitting-Photo-Monday for it's design, yarn choice and sweet back drop!

New Year=New Ideas

As a new year is underway, I am reminded how I, like this blog, have evolved.

I no longer feel like a new mom as I witness my friends and sister-in-laws enter into this thing called Motherhood. Instead of questions, I can now offer advice! And instead of sleepless nights, I now have evenings to knit.

Recent projects that I am working on include: a winter scarf for Lily, a sweater-vest-ish thing (again, for Lily), and baby washcloths for expectant moms who are dear to me.

In working on the washcloth project, my sister informed me that a wool-blend yarn would not be good to use  as wool is water resistant.  Hmmm... makes sens, doesn't it?  What would I do without my shearing, spinning, hand-dyeing sister, really? Sans her input, my poor expectant friends would be seriously confused when using washcloths of mine on their newborns!

I have also entered a new world of blogging since receiving an I-Pad for Christmas. I gleefully retorted to my husband the other day that it is the coolest toy ever (as I proceeded to download every knitting app available)! Seriously, there are apps that do everything from counting rows to keeping stock of your needles!

Back to my sister, she also sent me several hanks of her homespun yarn for Christmas: a variety of worsted wool blends and llama! I am open to suggestions of what to knit with these fabulous yarns.

And further, I have visions to expand this blog to include a novice's reviews and learnings of yarn, knitting resources, knitting shops, and tips---all with the flare that motherhood allows me to spin along the way ;) I'm thinking of creating a more themed focus for regular entries.  Ambitious, I know--but I think the structure will be enjoyable for everyone ;)

Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!