Nine Years

It is hard to believe that it has been nine years (as of yesterday) since my first Through the Loops blog post. 

My kids were 12, 12, and 14 at the time:

I was much younger too:

And we lived on our hill with the beautiful view.

A lot has changed in that time. My oldest has graduated from college, my girls are in the final weeks of their junior year, I have gone from casual knitter to professional designer, I've written and published a book, and we now live in a New York City apartment with a different kind of view. 

Thank you to all of you who have stopped by over the years to read my posts. Your support and comments have meant the world to me. I have met some of my favorite people because one day in April 2006 I decided to start a blog. There have been times that my attention to this blog has lagged, but I remain committed to continuing, even if the posts are less frequent than they once were. 

Comments

[Mary Lou]

Hear, hear! I started mine in October 2006, and it has enriched my life and connected me with people like you and Gale.

[maryse]

congratulations. i think i started in april too. i should go check.

[suzanne]

That's so great. I started a family blog 8.5 years ago when we made a cross county move. It has remained a constant for me and even if my posts are less frequent, it has become a treasured record of moments big and small. Congratulations on your successes and may many more come your way.

[Debbie]

Time flies! Congratulations on all of your success. I have been reading your blog since the beginning. I remember all of the designs you have posted, and I have many of the patterns.

On to the next nine years!

[annri]

congratulations, Kirsten! this blog career is quite an accomplishment and a generous sharing of your talents. thank you!

best ~ annri/woolnest

[Kathode Ray Tube]

Congratulations Kirsten! I have enjoyed reading your blog and watching your talented kids grow up.

[Mary K. in Rockport]

I am not a blogger, but I do enjoy reading other people's blogs! I especially like, besides the knitting of course, watching blogkids growing up.

[cal]

exciting! happy Blogiversary! since i am relatively new to TTL, i feel like i should go back to the beginning and peruse...

[margene]

It's amazing how quickly time has passed. We have watched your children grow, your life change, your big move, and your becoming a fabulous designer of beautiful sweaters and shawls. Kirsten, thank you for sharing your life here on the blog!

[Linda]

Late to the comment party, here, but wanted to remark on your blogiversary and how special it is. Thank you for your posts and photos and updates. It has always been a pleasure to visit. Your designs are gorgeous. All the best in the future and all your family anniversaries.

[grumperina]

I'm so happy to have been reading you for so many years! Here's to nine more!