2010 is coming rapidly to a close. What a year!
This is the year I went pro. I finally gave up the day job, and have been working full-time as a knitting professional. It's been challenging and busy, but I'm so very glad I did it.
I can't believe all the things I've done this year:
I've taught classes at
-Lettuce Knit
-The Purple Purl
-PassionKnit
-the dearly departed Naked Sheep
-two DKC events
-the Creativ Festival
-Shall We Knit in New Hamburg
And I've had speaking engagements at
-the Kawartha Lakes Knitting Guild
-the Kitchener Waterloo Knitting Guild
I've written for
-this blog
-the Knittyblog
-the Signature Needles blog
I've had designs published in
-Knitty
-Yarn Forward Mag
I've appeared in several books, including
The Perfect Finish
Behind the scenes, I've done:
-technical editing & production support for 4 issues of Knitty
-editing for 4 issues of A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine
-various other tech editing work for yarn companies and publishers
I've published a bunch of new designs, including
-the Heirloom Baby Bonnet
-the Roasted Carrot Sock
-the Walking on Sunshine socks
And I've loved every single minute of it.
Thanks a million to everyone I've worked with and for, and everyone who has bought my patterns, and everyone I've met this year. Your support means so much to me.
I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to 2011. 2011 brings new challenges and ideas and publications - not least of which is my very own book. More details on that as we get closer, but we're hoping for spring/summer publication.
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And thank *you* for being a part of my life in 2010. I took 3 courses with you this year: entrelac, socks, and project, and really got back into knitting for the first time since I was a wee girl. You gave me something lovely and inspiring to focus on during what turned into a difficult year.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
Dana G
There's nothing more magical than making a living doing what you love. Bravo!
I'll never forget the night I stopped into Lettuce Knit in a blind panic. I thought the sock I was working on was ruined, but you fixed it like magic! Still haven't figured out how to knit the heel though. Maybe I'll finish it in 2011? :-)
Happy holidays,
The yoga teacher
Congratulations on your success, Kate! You are a wonderful teacher and always so willing to help others. I look forward to more news on your first book!
Congratulations Kate! A couple of friends and I took some of your courses and always loved your inspiration, dedication and patience.
I am happy for you for being able to make a living with what you love doing.
Happy holidays
Maria
PD: I look forward to seeing your book out soon!
Kate,
Congratulations on all your accomplishments this year! And best wishes for 2011.
FYI, I baked the Madame Benoit Christmas Cake recipe and got many compliments, so thanks for all your tips and advice, in the knitting world and beyond.
Irena
This has been absolutely a fantastic Year for you - what a great resume !
One of the best books I bought in 2010 was infact The perfect finish. Very clear and good to look up things youre not sure about.
I´m looking very much foreward to follow your blog through 2011 !
Hrönn
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