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Are you on Pinterest, too? I got to join a few weeks ago and have been pinning away since. If you'd like to follow me there, please do! The link is http://pinterest.com/worstedknitt/
I especially like the boards Fun & Knitterly and Innovative knits.
The things I have knitted myself go to Knits I loved to make and the queue to Want to knit. And so on! Please follow me and let me know your Pinterest link in the comments!
In 2009, I made my first 101 goals in 1001 days list, which I continued to refer to during the last 2,5 years. I wrote a wrap-up of it a few days ago, and now it's time for the next list. With no further ado, here it is for all to see & keep me accountable!
101 in 1001 vol 2
02.01.2012
29.09.2014
Travel
1. Visit Croatia
2. Visit 3 countries new to me, one of these must be Scotland
3. Visit 5 German cities outside NRW
4. Go on a cruise
5. Travel on a historic train
6. Bathe in a sea
7. Go to Nördlinger Freibad
8. Go to Nördlinger Christmas Market
9. Visit Madeira
10. Cross the Polar Circle
11. Go to the Eiffel tower (and actually go up)
12. Bike tour in the Ruhr area
I was reading Minimalist Knitter's (aka Robyn's) site as I often do and came across her newest charity endeavour: participating in Knit a Squillion action by Knit a Square.
Their ambitious plan is to to send 1,2 million squares to South Africa by July 10, 2012.
I mean: wow. 1,2 million squares will make blankets for 36.000 children in need. I thought: I want to participate in this!
Robyn set up a challenge for herself and for her readers: she will make 10 squares a month and challenges everyone reading her blog to make 25 squares. And you know what: I'll take the challenge and pass it on.
Last weekend (a long weekend due to Whit Monday) me and Nick went to Brussels for a little city getaway. It was brilliant! We got there on Saturday, the first WWKIP day this year, and the Brussels Stitch and Bitchers had organized a cool flashmob-type event on Grand Place, the main square in Brussels: a yarn fight!
Everyone was supposed to bring yarn balls and when they hear a whistle, start throwing them around like crazy. And that's exactly what happened! I didn't have any balls with me, but I still participated. Such fun!
In a few minutes it was over, but I'm so glad I took part. Thanks Brussels Stitchers!
After that we got to the beer tasting part with Nick :)
From now until May 4th there's a sale in my US Shirt shop on organic products.
The coupon codes ECO2011 or CADECO2011 (in Canada) will give you 20% off all orders including at least 2 organic products.
Check out the organic t-shirts in my shop and order a few for the summer!
I wanted to let you know that I will be offline for about two weeks. I will be making an old dream true instead! I'll tell you more afterwards!
That means there will be no new content in the blog, nor will I approve any comments, nor be active on Twitter or Facebook.
Wish me luck and see you in a couple of weeks!
I haven't been blogging much this week, as I've been working hard in the office - and preparing for a party!
I had my birthday this week, and yesterday I threw a little party for friends. We had pizza, knitting and games on the Wii. It was so much fun!
I promised not to post pictures from the guests, and I didn't take any pictures on the knitting (somehow I didn't think of that) so here's a few of the pizzas for you instead. They tasted just as good as they look!
Worsted-Knitt.net will be having a Christmas break to enjoy family, peace and good food without internet. That means no new blog posts, comments approvals, no tweeting and no Facebook updates. I'll be back before New Year's though!
I thank you all for reading my blog, your comments and support, and wish you a very merry Christmas (or holiday season, if you wish) and a good time with your loved ones!
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Ok, I know this seems quite a spring from my usual knitting content, but the theme of this site is also "concious & sustainable living". I think minimalism fits into that perfectly. That's why I wanted to share this great sale by Karol Gadja.
If you're ever been interested in minimalism & looking for a different lifestyle, you should really check this book deal out. It has 17 e-books by 13 authors covering areas like car free living, simplifying your life, building a minimalist life and business, living your dream and following your passion. The normal selling price is over 200 $, now it is being sold for 27$. I bought my pack immediately and now want to recommend this to all of you.
