Basics, Basics, Basics...

and apparently I know none.

A knitting buddy and I decided that we are going to embark on the road to our masters. Knitting Masters that is. The Knitting Guild Association has a correspondence series where through a submission of a series swatches you qualify your skills as a knitter. I have none.

In the two days since I received the instructions I have had to learn proper Continental Knitting. I was committing the sin of combination. My style was probably fine but I did not want to waste my time crossing my fingers as I knit just hoping that all would be well. (that might hurt) So I took a full day coming back up to my usual knitting speed.

The first swatch is nothing but ribbing and garter stitch, bind off and weaving in of ends. Simple right. No silly, its not. It took me all day to knit a 20 stitch swatch. And one day later I am still avoiding the second swatch. I am a chronic perfectionist which typically leads me into idleness. Tomorrow morning I will tackle swatch number two involving some crazy increase that I have never heard of and no amount of You Tubing is helping.


Honestly, my anal, perfectionist, nerdy inner child is very happy to have something so incredibly detail specific to work on.

I'll get some pictures up of my swatches as I get them done. Stay tuned.

edit:add: Oh and I just read somewhere that I did half of my bind off wrong. So I have nothing finished. Faneffingtastic!!!!!!

Knitting Insanity--I Want In

So I was FINALLY catching up on my favorite blogs consisting mainly of my three favorite subjects: yarn,knitting and sewing. There also non-crafty blogs about gossip, clothing and make up--the only other trifecta worthy of note.

While trolling on Knitters Anonymous I found this:


Very cool idea....are there enough classes for an overseas trip or is that a silly question??

Here is the site for additional information Knit Nation UK

The Duffster for DKNY---HOT!!

Awesome Craigslist Ad-

Craigslist is becoming notorious for advertisements from people searching for slave labor. These people want you to show up and do your absolute best for NO PAY. I really hope that no one is answering these ads. Now in return they are offering "fantastic exposure" despite the actual poster having no clout or cred.

Occasionally someone will take the time to answer ridiculous advertisments publicly with one of their own. Here is one of the best so far.

Incredible NO PAY Opportunity (Fantasyland)

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Date: 2009-11-09, 2:48AM CST
Reply to: gigs-naf7u-1457615183@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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10 episode web tv series is looking for a co-producer/line producer to help put the show together in terms of

*finding free locations from friends and family who are open to shooting with a skeleton crew
*scheduling auditions
*coordinating cast and crew (most of them are working for free/deferred)
*Scheduling shoots
*doing deal memos with crew and actors
*Finding crew who has not committed yet to work on deferred
*coordinating craft service and meals
*involved with coordinating with post production and editors, etc

There is no pay, however we will be syndicating and distributing content all over the web and in different languages so you will get a percentage of online ad sales and revenues so if you have a full time job or employment and want to get involved with very cool web series that is HBO-ish in nature and have some time outside your paid work to get involved on certain days, nights, and weekdays, please apply

Technically I can do this all myself but I am the creator and writer of the show, directing a few episodes, and just really looking for help

Please also be extremely friendly, down to earth, easy to work with, and want to have fun.

Must be within chicago area

And:

TV pilot and pending web series seeks gaffer with own equipment, a good attidude, no ego, and a high level of commitment.

there is no pay but you will receive a written deferral for possible revenues from the show's onlline advertisers and sponsors. producer of show is expert digital marketer as well as filmmaker

all other crew pretty much lined up on these terms as well

please email your availability (outside of your other paid jobs) willingness to work 1-2 days or more per week, equipment lists, etc

while everyone is waiting for the next big feature, the realities are that film studios are no longer financing films but distributing them, tv networks are focused on reality content, indie film investors are a thing of the past, so the difference between waiting for something to happen vs being entreprenuerial is no longer an option

Contact Information
Name: mike shuster
Location: Chicago, Illinois

DO IT ALL FOR MIKE SHUSTER FOR FREE !!!!!

How amazing it is to be a PRODUCER in this age expecting everyone to do everything for you for nothing because you deem it with the little producer/creator hat you wear.

More on this groundbreaking series at Actors Access:

SEDUCER
Webisodes
NON-UNION


Producer: Vic Love
Producer: Yuri Rutman
Director: Yuri Rutman, Vic Love
Writer: Yuri Rutman
Casting Director: Mike Shuster
Shoot/Start Date: December 3
Pay Rate: No Pay Except Written Deferrals, Meals, Global Exposure Online.
Location: Chicago

SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY

NO PHONE CALLS OR HARD COPIES.

THERE IS NUDITY IN THIS PROJECT. TEL: 310-651-0799


Location: Fantasyland
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: no pay

U2 wth Jay Z at the EMAs.

A little akward but still cool. Jay Z won't sing so Bono raps.

More to Love....

Miss Van and her Poupess

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