Comments for Brian Crimmins

Comment on Post-Semester Haze; or Why You Should Read This Summer by Michael Van Kerckhove

Michael Van Kerckhove — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:11:07 +0000

I hear you, Brian. DePaul’s on quarters, so I’m still very much in the thick of things. Still, when summer comes, that balance of keeping up the momentum and taking care of Everything Else will inspire me and not shut me down, heh. My queue of fic and non-fic books (and AWP acquired lit mags) will be more than enough to get me to the fall…. Happy summer reading!

Comment on Almost Done with Year One by nicolekneedles

nicolekneedles — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:07:07 +0000

Well done, Brian! If I had my druthers, I’d spend the rest of my life reading, writing, knitting, and traveling…oh yeah, and drinking a martini…or two…or three (you see where this is going)

Comment on Almost Done with Year One by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:08:53 +0000

Congratulations! What an inspiring read this was. So happy to hear this!

Comment on A Conversation with Marion Roach Smith by brianknits

brianknits — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:54:41 +0000

Eliza, I don’t think you are a bad student. Of course each writer has their own unique approach to generating ideas and getting finished product to market. I think Marion’s point is that if time is limited (which we know it often is), it is better to sit down and write with focused intent to put together a 750-word essay that can contribute to a larger work, versus writing about ice cream or blueberries. As long as the approach you use works for you and helps you get to finished literary work – I say, “Go for it!”

Comment on A Conversation with Marion Roach Smith by Eliza

Eliza — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:46:34 +0000

I do two writing prompt exercises a week – am I a bad student?! I think every writer is free to do what he/she wants to, so if a prompt is a good way to get started, then I think that’s the way to go. But it’s good to hear the opinion of a published memoir-writer. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on My Foray into Fair Isle by A Conversation with Marion Roach Smith « Brian Knits!

A Conversation with Marion Roach Smith « Brian Knits! — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:36:32 +0000

[...] to ask me about my latest projects and recalled a recent blog post of mine in which I wrote about My Foray into Fair Isle. ”That’s the beauty of knitting,” she said, “What a [...]

Comment on Yarn Store Visit: Purl SoHo, New York City by brianknits

brianknits — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:52:01 +0000

Hi, Karin – I am not the store operator; I was only just a visitor. However, here is a link to their website that includes their address and contact information – have a great time!

http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/about

Comment on Yarn Store Visit: Purl SoHo, New York City by Karin Kienle

Karin Kienle — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:04:05 +0000

I was wondering if you could give me your phone number/hours and days open. I am planning to possibly visit with a friend in February. Thank you Karin

Comment on My Foray into Fair Isle by brianknits

brianknits — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:46:57 +0000

Thanks so much, Andrea! Do you do a lot of Fair Isle work? Any favorite patterns or projects you can suggest? It’s definitely upped my knitting game – thanks for your comment and for visiting my blog.
- BrianKnits

Comment on My Foray into Fair Isle by Andrea Brush

Andrea Brush — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:08:23 +0000

Hi Brian,
Welcome to the wonderful world of fair isle. Your description of the basic technique is perfect and your posted projects are beautiful.