Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Let me introduce myself

I am a stay-at-home mom to two wonderful kids (a 3 year old daughter and a 2.5 month son). We spend our days navigating playgroups, combing the library, hanging at the zoo and running errands. When at home we like to play pretend, draw and paint, do crafty things (the kind with scissors and glue), and run laps around the house (well, the 3-year old does anyway).

I am a high school biology teacher by trade and taught in a local high school for 4 years before trading in my 120ish students for my 2 kids. Just last May I finished my Masters in the Art of Teaching Biology. It was hard work and very fulfilling.

In my spare time (what little of it there is) I like to read, row whaleboats, do some simple sewing, and watch too much TV while knitting or crocheting.

I started knitting about 4 or 5 years ago when at a crafty night with friends I was taught the art of the yarn. I finished scarves and moved onto less rectangular projects like hats, booties and blankets [squares - much different than rectangles ;) ].

After venturing into a local yarn shop while visiting a friend in New Hampshire and picking up the book "A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter," I became hooked (yes, I know - but I love the punny-ness of it) on crochet. I have completed crochet projects such as hats, blankets, a sweater, stuffed toys, and a purse.

Now I find that when I have a spare moment, I look around for my hook and yarn. I'm always planning my next project and working my yarn stash.

My goal for this blog is to showcase and discuss my yarny crafts, as well as some of my sewing projects. I hope to be able to look back on past projects and see my progress in my quest to be a better yarnster.

I am also a member of Ravelry. Find me and friend me (user name: toritopia). I'd love to see your yarny & fabric crafts too!

Enjoy!

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