So, the cross stitch thing is going pretty well. When I picked up the needle and thread a few years ago I didn’t really intend to keep it up year-round. I didn’t really intend anything aside from getting a (relative) deal on xmas gifts.

I’m enjoying it, and the stitching I’ve done has gotten a small amount of interest. My stuff has been on Kotaku, TUAW, and Sprite Stitch. I’m digging the attention. I’m keen on being a part of the crafty community. And I’m thinking of branching out.

I don’t know the first thing about it, but I’m thinking about knitting. Okay, I know the first thing about it, but I’ve never tried it. But Chicago gets pretty cold in the winter, and these mushroom mittens are pretty bad ass. I’ve got a few good ideas for scarves too.

But jiminy! Do I really need more stray bits of fabric floating about? Do I really have the time to adopt more hobbies? Is it madness?