Is it just me? I'm excited about knitting again

[runner5]

Ever since the unravled forums started, I noticed I'm excited about knitting again. I don't have anyone to talk about it with in real life and I had quit going to the former site except to ask a technical question now and then. I didn't really participate.

Now I've got a que filling up again, I bought 4 patterns in the last week and I've been knitting so much I've had to enforce breaks. I finished two pairs of birthday socks for my sister, I'm working on a self designed vest for DH out of shetland wool from the UK and I went through my stash to plan the next project after that.

Psyched!!

Is it just me? There's a great vibe here and it's catching!

[Stitch81]

Not just you. I'm excited to see how much this site is growing and so happy to be a part of it from the ground up. I can't wait to see the new features that will be coming. I have done more spinning and knitting in the last few weeks, the excitement is definately contagious!

[snickerdoodle]

runner5 Hearing this makes me so happy, you have no idea! I'm so glad you're here and got your knitting mojo back.

[lcnrainbow]

SO agree❤ I love the vibe of acceptance and kindness and I have been on line everyday since discovering OurUnraveled. I felt a bit like a war refugee there for a few days and finding my way here has had a similar effect on me as you describe...LET'S KNIT!!! (Or craft!)

[Stitch81]

In the last few weeks, I have knit a shawl (finished it), joined #spindefleece2019 (have 2 skeins completed from that), built a DIY triangle loom and woven a shawl on that, and have 2 more knitted patterns that I have purchased that I want to cast on...just trying to decide which one first. The fiber mojo is definately back.

[dogtrnr]

WOW!!! Not only BUILT a triangle loom (whatever that is.lol) but have even woven a garment on it! Impressive. I think weaving is really cool...spinning too. But I need more hobbies like...well, you know!
Let's here it for the return of MOJO!!!!

[Admin]

This thread gives me the happies, it really helps offset some of the more challenging moments and makes it feel worth the effort.

[annekepoot]

I've been itching to knit something for over a week - had two young grandsons here and was impossible to begin anything new, so yes, excited about knitting again! Since leaving "elsewhere" where I had a list of Favorites a mile long (so many I couldn't make any decision at all) I'm excited to go through my knitting books and patterns that are sitting in the cupboard again and see what strikes my fancy.

[LiddleDesigns]

I've been inspired to try new things lately and I'm determined to take more risks with my knitting. I love being involved daily in the community with this forum, it just feels so welcoming in contrast to the R forums or Reddit, where I either didn't get responses to posts or they were snarky and unhelpful. I think everyone here is just so excited and loves their craft so much and it show.

[ggammon]

That is me too!I'm so happy to be here, the enthusiasm is contagious!😁

[kas]

same for me as well. I had looked through the discussions at R but never found all these fun groups I am learning about. The MALs are so much fun and Harry Potter - need I say more? This is just all-around an exciting time to be crafty.

[ochillia]

You're in good company, runner5. My knitting projects have been on pause since May at least. The recent drama reminded me why I love to knit and I'm making time to work on my projects.

[runner5]

Oh yeah!! I didn't think it was just me (well it couldn't just be me - I caught it all from YOU!) I was on an hour long conference call (I'm a real estate agent) and knitted like a mad woman the whole time.

I'm trying to think of the best way to share projects and general knitting knowledge, tips, etc. Do we need a forum for knitting projects? Or should we just put them in our profiles? Also is there a recommended place to share new tips for example?

I'm so happy to be getting to know you all.

[Char]

There are “project blogs” people are putting their projects on. :-)

Under the Our Unraveled banner there are topics to select. If you are using a mobile device you’ll see 3 lines under the banner. Select that and it is an option. Beautiful projects to be seen for sure!

[runner5]

This thread gives me the happies, it really helps offset some of the more challenging moments and makes it feel worth the effort.

I think I fell in love with this place when I read something you wrote about not really wanting to blacklist any vendors but let's make an effort to share the great ones (at least that's how I remember it). It was so positive and energetic. I knew I had found my knitting home.

[matushkaanna]

I’ve had the same feeling. I actually have been looking through patterns again, considering learning new techniques, etc. Knitting on the shawl I just started is more fun when I feel like I have a group I’m knitting with. R just left me feeling bad for so long now that I’d forgotten what it felt like. ❤️

[Raine]

Yes! I feel so much better now. At first I was feeling cautious about being here because I was starting to think a lot of knitters are mean people, which is absolutely absurd but it was starting to look that way. I didn't want to get hurt again. This place has restored my faith in humanity and I'm loving knitting again.