January 16, 2022

Freeing

Today, I'm changing the account that hosts And She Knits Too to free status. I've made PDF books of my posts and it's time to stop paying to host something that I seldom post to. It's surprisingly hard to let this go even though I don't post much. It's been something I've maintained for over 18 years so I guess my reluctance makes sense.

The blog isn't going anywhere, and I can still post should I choose. The template reverts to something I would never choose though - you get what you pay for.

I did finish a sweater this week. Peeta using Indigodragonfly R.O.U. sport. It turned out perfect.

Thanks to everyone who has read my musings. I'm still around in Ravelry, Instagram and Twitter should you want to see what I'm up to.

I'm going to leave a photo of the nicest things I've ever knit, just to finish things on a pretty note.

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Jan 16, 2022 7:41:26 PM | Musing

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And what a lovely thing it is too!

Posted by: Amy C | January 17, 2022 at 08:02 AM

Your blanket is so stunning.

Thanks for sharing about your blog change. I’ve also been debating what to do about my website I have had for almost 10 years. Grateful to have read about your decision. I hadn’t thought of this option for myself.

Posted by: Suzanne McRae | January 17, 2022 at 07:04 PM

Beautiful!

I can't believe it's been so long. I was a student of yours at UTSC in 2006? I think? ish? and still look back on that class fondly.

Posted by: Jenna Hossack | January 18, 2022 at 05:19 PM

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