30 days 2013
30 days is a reasonable time to try something new or work at something specific. For me it’s about having fun, cultivating mindfulness, setting intentions and following through. You can see some of last year’s process over on the 30 day challenge side bar. i didn’t even mention November which for me was to photograph life as i do but using all manual settings and a fixed 50mm lens - i’m still shooting that way and that’s the cool thing about these challenges is that some of it sticks and evolves. Thara and i have a new list which will likely shift to suit our moods as we go. Miss Bethana is on board with the knitting this month and Clo sent word and wonder and she’s playing along also. Here’s the current line up for 2013 - join in should you so choose!
January - 30 days of knit and purl and random crochet too.
February - deep cleaning 1 corner at a time
March - natural dye experiments
April - 30 days of drinking greens or some other cleansing focus.
May - a month of self portraits
June - homesteading projects ie. sprouting, soap making, composting, food preservation, cheese making… maybe these could each have their own month but some of them will run into days maybe even weeks…? a dabblers way of finding a new passion perhaps?
July - picnics and camping
August - forage and storage
September - 30 days of being (extra) neighborly
October - hand making gifts for future festivities
November -snail mail
December - small gatherings.
Details of this quick knit over on ravelry;
I love M’s new hat!!
Comment by allison-lee — January 9, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
Thanks Allison - read about how it’s not M’s hat here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellapedersen/8365505492/in/photostream
Comment by admin — January 9, 2013 @ 4:12 pm
oh that hat is so gorgeous, it radiates through the photos. plus you have inspired me to make my own monthly list.
Comment by Kristi — January 9, 2013 @ 5:45 pm
I need to get yarn to make my little knitted bunny (hopefully tomorrow)!
Can’t wait for next month…I really think that I have OCD!!!
Comment by Claudia — January 9, 2013 @ 7:03 pm
This is great. I would love to play along. I picked up my knitting again this month… guess that means I am off to a good start.
Comment by Dawn Suzette — January 10, 2013 @ 6:41 pm
Hello!
I’ve been gratefully reading you blog for what seems like years now, camping!? is that new for you?
looking forward to seeing the photos of that, we are restricted here in the UK to some ghastly places to pitch a tent. Looking forward to reading more in 2013
Happy New Year and many thanks again for sharing
Regards CM
Comment by Catherine — January 11, 2013 @ 12:33 pm
I may not be able to join in every month, but I’ll be mindful of what you’re up to and see if I can add something new to my list of skills and experiences. x
Comment by victoria — January 12, 2013 @ 12:51 am
Hi Ella … what a great line up of 30 day challenges for the year ahead! Exciting! I’d like to join you if that’s ok? Although might mix it up being in the southern hemisphere knitting doesn’t call me in our hottest months:) I think its a great idea! Love the hat - you are doing some great knitting Ella. Many thanks, Ally
Comment by Ally — January 12, 2013 @ 12:42 pm
What a great idea! And I love what you’ve chosen each month, as they all seem to seasonally be where I’m at at that time of the year…I’m joining you! I may tweak a challenge or two to better fit me, but since I already knit everyday anyway, I’m off to a good start for January!
I’ve got 4 skeins of sock yarn that I’e been wanting to try to dye, so I am looking forward (nervously!) to March!
Happy New Year, Ella.
Bonnie
Comment by Bonnie — January 12, 2013 @ 4:22 pm
yay! so many great folk along for the fun. i hope to find some time to check in your blog spaces and see what you are up to soon!
Comment by admin — January 12, 2013 @ 5:20 pm
Even though January is almost over, I think I might just jump on board. Is that OK? The list for this year sounds exactly like what I want/need and also, just my cup of tea
Comment by Fabs — January 25, 2013 @ 5:50 pm
yep, I like the list a lot! Each month’s picks seems to match its seasonal inspirations! I really wish I’d have read this earlier so that I would jump on the Knitty/crocheting ball… Knitting is a block that I can not wait until I get past.
ps- I really like your blog! Makes me miss the coast so much each time I look at beach pics!!
Comment by erin — February 11, 2013 @ 8:47 pm
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