Today, my humble blog turns three years old. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to be a part of this knitting community. I love that I can bounce ideas off of people, stay in touch with family, and, of course, post copious pictures of my cute doggies. Every year, I seem to make more friends and learn more. And if it weren't for this here blog, I don't think I'd have have learned to spin.
What have I done this past year? Oh so very much. I couldn't possibly name everything, but a few memorable moments include...
- Two of my designs were published in a hilarious book.
- I went to India, twice.
- I knit some peppy socks
- I was on a panel at Blogher '06
- Leo and Panda moved up to Portland Oregon, while I stayed in LA alone for a month.
- My friend Julia, and I went on a road trip to move me to Oregon.
- I bought a Schacht Matchless spinning wheel and named him El Matchador. Thanks to Janice for the heads up.
- I've been spinning ever since.
- Leo got a design I created tattooed on his arm
- I asked you all to measure your legs for me.
- I was in two more episodes of Knitty Gritty.
- I got my tattoo touched up
- I offered two new free patterns called Lake Park hat and gloves.
- Spent our first New Year's Eve in Portland and made friends.
- I helped launch Julia's Create Along
- I released the pattern, Bellocq, through Stitch Diva Studios
- WE GOT A PUPPY!
- The puppy showed excellent taste in spinning supplies
- I published a pattern in Knitty.
- Heck, just the other day, we had dinner at a restaurant founded by a real Wanker (click the images below if you don't believe me.)
I knit a sweater just for me
There was so much more that happened, it was hard to narrow it down.
Here's to another great year ahead, and hopefully many more.
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Comments (31)
Congrats on another year! I look forward to reading about your next adventures!
Posted by Jody | June 28, 2007 1:49 PM
Posted on June 28, 2007 13:49
Congrats on another amazing year! You've inspired me in so many ways. Watching you design that Silky Wool masterpiece made me want to embark on a design of my own...which led me to the Createalong. Thank you so much for sharing your stories and talent with us. :)
Posted by Ruinwen | June 28, 2007 11:20 AM
Posted on June 28, 2007 11:20
Happy Anniversary! I'm so glad you fell into the spinning trap...I mean...experienced the joys of owning a wheel. :-)
Posted by Lee Ann | June 28, 2007 10:42 AM
Posted on June 28, 2007 10:42
Happy anniversary! And what an eventful year!
Posted by Kristi | June 28, 2007 6:34 AM
Posted on June 28, 2007 06:34
Happy Blogiversary! Wow, you sure did a lot in that last year... Knitting, puppies and humour - a winning blend. :)
Posted by Alison | June 28, 2007 2:11 AM
Posted on June 28, 2007 02:11
Happy blogiversary! I always enjoy your blog so much -- glad you're out there knitting, spinning, playing with dogs, and telling us all about it!
Posted by Octopus Knits | June 27, 2007 10:39 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 22:39
Happy anniversay! And thanks for all you share here. A lot of my knitting firsts came from reading your blog and the wonderful patterns you share. The first time I knit from a chart (Frog Pond hat), my first colorwork (Crime of Fashion, specifically requested by my Geek Boy who wears it everyday through the winter), my favorite hats (His Hat and Lake Park). And even though I haven't actually knit them yet, Wyvern got me interested in trying to knit socks...and I will finally make myself a pair this summer. I also got interested in spinning because of your stories (although I'm still working on mastering this particular skill). Lots of belly rubs to Panda and Thea for the occassion.
Posted by amy | June 27, 2007 7:28 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 19:28
happy anniversary! i'm so glad to have you in the neighborhood :)
Posted by jody | June 27, 2007 6:55 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 18:55
Happy blogiversary! I see a Thea butt in the Panda picture. Was she being shy;)
Posted by beth | June 27, 2007 5:57 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 17:57
Happy third blogday! Or something.
Posted by Peeve | June 27, 2007 5:29 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 17:29
Well-CONGRALUATIONS to your blog. You sure got a lot done in a year, but the best part for me is the puppy although the sweater just for you is a knock out...
Posted by Edna Hart | June 27, 2007 4:17 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 16:17
congratulations on your blogiversary!
looking forward to many more
M
Posted by mazhalai | June 27, 2007 3:08 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 15:08
Congratulations! It's always fun to come by here and I look forward to the year ahead.
Posted by Kathy | June 27, 2007 2:16 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 14:16
Congrats and well done!
Posted by Sachi | June 27, 2007 1:41 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 13:41
YAY! Happy blogiversary!
You know I've been obsessively DVRing every single episode of Knitty Gritty waiting to see yours!! So far, no luck.
I should just look on the site and see what's airing when, but that would spoil the surprise.
Posted by pam | June 27, 2007 12:15 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 12:15
Happy bloggiversary! I'm so glad to have been involved in so many of these good bloggy years with you.
Love, J
Posted by Julia | June 27, 2007 11:33 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 11:33
Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for keeping us all entertained and informed. I hope the next year is just as fun but less stressful!
Posted by Amy in StL | June 27, 2007 11:09 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 11:09
happy blogiversary! knit one for me!
Posted by minnie | June 27, 2007 10:52 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 10:52
Happy b-day dear blog! You had quite a busy busy year!
Posted by Kat | June 27, 2007 9:37 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 09:37
Congrats! We're the lucky ones...your blog is informative and fun! Obviously, I'm more of a lurker than a commenter, but I never miss an entry.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Fredda | June 27, 2007 9:33 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 09:33
Yay, Happy Blogiversary! I'm most pleased that I was able to see you as much I did over the past year, especially considering your move. PS: Don't forget- your recent triumph over evil! ;)
Posted by Nonnahs | June 27, 2007 9:26 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 09:26
Happy Bloggiversary! May there be many many more!
(PS) And I always love your puppy pictures!
Posted by Lani | June 27, 2007 9:12 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 09:12
Happy Bloggiversary! Overhere in the Netherlands, I read your blog frequent and I like your designs!
Posted by Knitting Ajour | June 27, 2007 8:46 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 08:46
All in all, a good year! Here's to many more....
Posted by --Deb | June 27, 2007 8:46 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 08:46
Happy Bloggiversary! Overhere in the Netherlands, I read your blog frequent and I like your designs!
Posted by Knitting Ajour | June 27, 2007 8:46 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 08:46
Happy blogiversary! Here's to more good stuff in the coming year, and lots of success and happiness!
/raises glass for toast, drinks/
Posted by Janice in GA | June 27, 2007 8:27 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 08:27
Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog and looking at Panda (and now Thea) pictures. Many happy returns!
Posted by seedless grape | June 27, 2007 8:26 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 08:26
Happy Blogiversary to you! And many more. :-)
Posted by Judy | June 27, 2007 8:00 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 08:00
Happy Blogistartdaysanniverserary!!!!
I love reading your blog, but I haven't been here very long! It's a cool recap on your life.
I LOVE your tattoo.
Love it love love it love it.
Posted by Arianne | June 27, 2007 7:52 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 07:52
Congratulations Marnie, I've been reading your blog regularily for almost three years and I'm always eager to see what's happening at Marnie's Place. The knitting and your patterns... inspiring, the photography... amazing, the stories either informative or amusing or both and last but not least the pups (the cutest ever ) are the icing on the cake. A photo of the girls always puts a smile on my face.
Posted by Laila | June 27, 2007 7:47 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 07:47
What a great way to round up the year! And Happy Anniversary to you and your blog!
Posted by AmyP | June 27, 2007 7:01 AM
Posted on June 27, 2007 07:01