I’m currently work on a pattern for the owl hat that I’ve made so many times over
the last couple of years, but it is taking a little longer that anticipated
having run out of yarn half-way through testing it. I’ve ordered some new yarn
and I’m waiting for this but as a result, coupled with an Etsy store order (yippee!) to fulfil, I’m a little
behind on my January crafting plans. But
no matter it is only half way through the month after all and you’ve got to do
these things properly!
For fear of not having much to share with you this month as
my current planned posts are all WIPs I’ve been inspired by Lexie’s post to share some of the
blogs I love to read in the hopes that you might pop over and have a look at
them as well! Half the enjoyment of blogging and being inspired comes from
investigating other blogs after all, and I’ve definitely never felt as creative
in my life as I have since I began this blog 10 months ago.
Knitted Bliss –
Julie’s blog is, as far as I can remember, the first blog I stumbled across
when I was first introduced into blogging. Her blog is beautiful and easy
navigate, with regular structured posts that I find I look forward to every
week (such as Modification Monday’s) alongside posts about what’s she’s
currently working on, what she’s just fastened off, and other posts. I’m
regularly inspired to explore Ravelry as
a result of visiting her blog, and her writing style is really enjoyable to
read too.
The Pyreflies –
Jessica’s blog is really a fantastic place. Not only does she post about things
I LOVE (geeky stuff, cosplay, Final Fantasy inspired outfits – seriously so happy I fell into this blog one
day on Twitter!), she also shares regular posts on what she has learned from
blogging and how other bloggers can improve theirs. It was in fact a
recommendation of hers of Disqus that encouraged me to install it on my blog,
and I always feel I’m having a nice chat with her when we exchange comments on
both our blogs. And the layout of her blog is so balanced and pleasing to look
at that it’s a joy to visit really.
Woollen Wilderness – Every
time a post is up on here I absolutely know it will be filled with beautiful
pictures of some absolutely gorgeous, intricate knits. It was actually from
here that I was inspired to finally pull up my socks and knit a hat and start sharing my finished knits properly, though I also to seriously
work on my photography skills. I’m always inspired to comment when I visit too.
Girl with a Duck Jumper –
Sara’s blog is another filled with gorgeous pictures and she really makes such
gorgeous toys I love reading about her latest makes. She blogs infrequently
but I know that each post will be accompanied by something cute and exciting that
makes me wish I was working on a toy right now. And the name of the blog is
just so wonderful too!
All About Ami – I must
admit I almost forgot to mention Stephanie’s blog as last month she had her
second baby and is a bit quieter on the blog front (no surprise really –
wishing her all the luck and good wishes!). Every post she shares is filled
with wonderful pictures. She frequently shares great crochet tutorials/patterns
and I’m always very interested in which magazine she has featured in most
recently too! Her blog really inspired me to aim high and work on my patterns
in the hopes of being published soon. I’m really looking forward to seeing her posts
more regularly on my feed again
These are not the only blogs I read of course - I’m
currently following many more on Bloglovin’ not
to mention the sporadic clicking one does on Twitter - but these in particular are ones that inspire me the most when it
comes to creativity, ones I take the time to read absolutely every post, and I
feel most inspired to comment and exchange with the authors.
If you have any other crafty/geeky blogs that you think I
should have a read of please share them!

It's so frustrating when working on something and then half way running out of supplies ;(
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including me! I'm so happy we met! You are always so sweet and I love seeing everything you create :)
Jessica
the.pyreflies.org
yeah - though I think the yarn I need has arrived at home so I will be all over it after work! :) aw it's my pleasure I really do love reading your blog and I'm really happy we met too!! thank you you're a superstar :) jenny xx
ReplyDeleteI agree those hedgehogs are adorable :) oh me too - I've actually been looking through the blogs of some posts that you've favourited on Bloglovin' recently, best way to come across new blogs really on recommendations :) jenny xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this post, I always love finding new blogs and there are some in this list I didn't know about yet (shame on me!).
ReplyDeletemy pleasure - i find that when people recommend blogs I am much more likely to read them rather than hoping I stumble across something new! I won't judge don't worry :p I know nothing compared to others about the multitude of blogs out there! jenny x
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