Hello!  Once again it's been eons since I've posted an entry on my blog.  There are a multitude of excuses I could make, but the truth is that I've just been lazy.  OK, sure, I've been very busy with other things, but given the fact that I can put a post up here in a matter of just a few minutes, that's just not a good excuse.  Once again, I'm trying to kick myself in the old rear end to commit to posting at least once per week, but ideally more often - perhaps two times per week. 

I wonder if I really have enough to talk about twice a week. I guess time will tell.  I've been knitting and spinning more and more lately so I should have things to write about (and less time to do it - here we go with the silly excuses again!)  I've even become actively involved in a spinning group for the first time, learning some really exciting things from the other members, so even more topics to choose from!



But now for the newest thing I've got up my sleeve - VirtualKnitter.com!  I bought this domain just a couple of days ago and am starting to plan out what I picture as a great resource for knitters, spinners and other fiber artists.  Sort of a turnkey resource where they can go to get all kinds of content such as geographical lists of stores, tips & techniques, patterns, etc.  I know there are things like this out there, but I want to put them in one easy to navigate place - sort of a knitter's portal, if you will.  It may sound like I'm dreaming, considering my track record with blogging, but I'm going to give it my best shot!

What I don't want it to be is an online magazine (that's what Knitty.com is, and nobody can compete with Knitty, IMHO) or a forum (I'm loyal to Knitter's Review - no need for another KR!)  It's going to need to be a little different than both of these - something that can complement them rather than compete with them.  Maybe one day we'll even be advertising on each other's sites!

I have actually already launched a placeholder site for VirtualKnitter.com where I've explained a little bit about my plans and invited people to submit their e-mail address to be on my mailing list.  It's my hope that I can build up some anticipation as well as use my subscriber base for some "market research" and beta testers.  So, feel free to hop on over and fill out the form. I'm using a very reputable e-mail vendor (Vertical Response) that complies with all the anti-spam regulations so you don't have to worry about anyone besides me being able to use the list.  And I certainly won't be using it for anything other than disseminating information about VirtualKnitter.com and getting site development feedback. 

I'd also love to get comments from my readers on what you think should be included in the perfect Knitting resource site.  Keep in mind what I've described - no forums, and not a "magazine," but other than that, I'm open to ideas!  In fact, just to give you some incentive, I'll randomly select one reader who comments between now and January 10th as a winner of a skein of the brand new Noro Kureyon Sock yarn.  So, put on your thinking caps and start sending those suggestions!

Kristi