The long goodbye.
March 15th, 2009
I know that there’s been an epidemic of this lately, and I feel bad to be joining this particular club–but I have decided it’s time to retire the Knit Like a Man blog. It’s been a terrific way to keep myself writing and to keep in touch with a wonderful group of knitters (that would be you), but now I’d like to channel my writing energy toward other projects.
Also, I’m finding that I’ve happily plateaued at the skill level and complexity level that I’ve achieved with my knitting, which is great for me but boring for everyone else. I still intend to tackle some more lace knitting and some Alice Starmore sweaters, but probably more slowly than an interested readership might prefer.
However, I can still be found in all the familiar places–facebook, ravelry, flickr–and some new ones as well. I’m now on twitter (@ddemchuk) and am experimenting with 12seconds, seesmic, tumblr and a few other things. I’ll be leaving up the Knit Like a Man site for a while, and may well try to find a way to archive some things–like the Knitting in Dubai thread–that have proven to be remarkably popular over the months and years.
Thanks to all of you for being so encouraging and supportive–in my knitting and in other aspects of my life–and I hope to run into you all again in our online journeys. Good luck and best wishes to you all, and in the the immortal words of EZ: “Knit on with confidence and hope, through all crises.”
15 Comments Add your own
1. Tee | March 15th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
We will miss you, it’s been a slice!
Tee
2. RuthieJ | March 15th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Good-bye David. I enjoyed reading your blog and will miss you. Good luck in all you future knitting projects.
3. Enid | March 15th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
all the best to you in the future. I am also on Facebook, using this e-mail. would understand if you have enough ‘friends’ on there for now
take care
Enid
4. Natalie | March 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Bummer. Oh well, I’ll just have to follow you on Twitter.
5. knitmomma | March 17th, 2009 at 5:20 am
I’m sorry to see you go! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. All the best!
6. Calvin | March 17th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
You’ll be missed.
7. yvette | March 18th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Sorry to see you go but one must follow one’s internet heart. Your blog has been often inspiring and always entertaining. Cheers.
8. judy | March 18th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Well, it’s been a pleasure David. Will you be knitting lace in public? That would truly be hardcore. Happy Looping.
9. marjorie | March 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
It has been a pleasure to read your blog. I’ll miss you!
10. Rebecca KLEISTER | March 21st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
you were my favorite…thanks for your creativity and wit - will miss you.
rebecca in takoma park, maryland…new england ex-pat.
11. angela | March 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I wish you the best. I’m going to miss your blog!
12. startare | March 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Quel dommage! tu vas nous manquer.
13. Ted | March 29th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Bye, David. Perhaps we’ll cross paths at Romni or Lettuce Knits (I’ll be there on Friday, actually) or…well, who knows.
14. Mary | March 31st, 2009 at 12:48 am
It’s been a joy, David. I’ll miss reading your blog. Knit on - and all the best with your other writing endeavours!
15. Natalie | March 31st, 2009 at 7:05 am
Oh bummer! You’ll be missed. I wish you all the best, but it’s sad you have to go.
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