There are lots of reasons to write a blog, I guess but for me, it often seems like I’m talking to myself.  I don’t mean that in a crazy, sleep-deprived, gin-soaked way either.  I mean it’s like a diary where I can record what happens on the knitting adventure and chronicle my progress (or lack of it) as I meander along.  If I go all the way back to the beginning (more than 4 years ago!) I can see clearly where I’ve gotten better and where I’ve fallen down.

I never thought anybody in their right mind would bother reading this thing.  However, to my everlasting appreciation, some folks do.  And Wednesday, I received this…

I was pretty stunned :) Let’s just say it’s a good thing no one ever blushed themselves to death :)

Now, I have to pick 10 bloggers that I read and pass along the honor by linking to them and commenting on their blogs to let them know.  Please bear in mind that picking 10 blogs is pretty hard to do if you read a lot of blogs (and I do) - because there’s a reason a person reads a lot of blogs - because they like them all!  That said, the following always make my day :)

Bron’s Blog was one of the first blogs I read regularly.  Her endless energy and incredible output are the holy grail to a slowpoke like myself :)

Omly Crafts is a quiet little tribute to art.  Omly draws, paints, beads, knits and crochets.  I wouldn’t be at all surprised if she quilled, needlepointed and did origami as well.  The creative process in action :)

Knitting on Impulse chronicles Ruth’s knitting and jewelry making adventures.  She possess the most amazing color sense I have ever seen and every post is an education.

At Mossy Cottage, Ryan delves into various items and techniques (Fair Isle, for example) that still make my blood run cold :) Along with Bron’s Blog (see above) one of the first blogs I read regularly and probably the one that had the most influence on my decision to start a blog of my own.  Of course, I’m not nearly as witty…

Lime & Violet’s Daily Chum is an amazing compendium of tips, tutorials and links.  While not a personal blog in the sense that all the others are, it’s still one I wouldn’t want to miss and may be the source of my finally conquering Kitchener stitch!  More on that later…

Marcia at Purls Before Swine is one of the wittiest, funniest and sometimes poignant writers out there.  She can get more out of a word or phrase than any writer I have ever had the pleasure of reading.  She is very busy with her family, friends and career so posting is sometimes sporadic.  But (to misquote Spencer Tracy) what’s there is choice!

Likewise, Rabbitch makes me laugh and, often helps me see the absurdity of existence for what it really is.

Rob over at robknits is an amazing craftswoman.  She knits, she spins, she weaves and she shares all she learns in a lucid, non-technical fashion.  This woman really gets into learning the crafts she laces her life with - and she takes you with her!

Ev at Strings ‘n Things is another fearless knitter and the kind of knitter I’d like to be when I grow up :) She’s just fine striking out on her own and can produce beautiful things right out of her head.  But she isn’t intimidated by patterns either and creates some gorgeous items that way too.  Balance!  What a concept!

Finally, Susan in Stitches is an endless source of creative inspiration.  I don’t think there’s a craft this woman doesn’t do and her results are drop-jaw gorgeous.  Visiting Susan’s blog is like a daily trip to a marvelous museum.

Monday, hopefully, the results of a horrible case of startitis - which I’m not sure is over even yet!

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And I hope to see you at Chatters on Saturday evening :)

Have a great weekend!