The Knitting Net

If you love knitting, you will be pleased to know that the internet has created a whole new way for you to share your work with others, and to share in other's work! Most of you, I'm sure, at this point know that a blog is a form of online journal (a web log, technically speaking), something like an online, public diary where you can post your thoughts, comments, and pictures.

If you want to see what some other people are doing, check out the knitting blogs below:

Knitting Iris: http://knittingiris.typepad.com/knitting_iris/

Sandy's Knitting: http://www.sandysknitting.com/

The Knitting Curmudgeon: http://www.knittingcurmudgeon.com/

They are all great examples of how knitters are sharing their craft, ideas, and lives with others, and they can be a really inspiring way of getting ideas for your next project! If you want to find a ton of other knitting blogs, simply go to google and type in "blog: knitting". You'll find a ton!

Then, if you are feeling inspired and want to start your own, why not go on over to http://www.blogger.com where you can start a blog absolutely free!

Or, if you aren't quite ready to have your own blog, you can still participate in the online knitting community by posting to forums (one of my favorite is, of course, my own, at http://www.knittingtips.com/forum) There, if you only have one thought, or question, and don't want to be bothered with updating content, you can post it and get replies and comments from other knitters. It is a simple and easy way to get involved in what is truly a huge and interesting community!

Knit From Your Stash

How many balls of yarn do you have in your stash? Are you part of the phenomenon of having lots of extra yarn (because going into a yarn shop to buy what you need turns into finding lots of other yarns you feel you "need"). Be inspired to knit knit from your stash. I have noticed in the past year or so that some knitting bloggers out there host thier own "Knit From Your Stash-a-thons".

I think this is a great idea, a lovely way to be inspired to use all those extra balls of yarn that well you might not ever use. Extra balls of yarn that will some day perhaps end up in a garage sale! I must admit I am a terrible mess when it comes to having oodles of extra yarn around the house. However now that the weather is becoming more enjoyable outside perhaps it's time to join in one of these "Knit From Your Stash-a-thons!" To get you inspired, or just to see what some other ladies are up to here are a few links...join in the fun!

http://wendyknits.net/stash2007.htm

http://femiknitmafia.blogspot.com/2006/12/knit-from-your-stash-2007.html

http://yarngear.blogspot.com/2007/01/knit-from-your-stash-knitting.html

http://nigelk.org/knitters/index.php?cat=19

http://chezknit.blogspot.com/2006/12/knit-from-your-stash-2007.html