DISQUS

knitgrrl · 1 year ago

Congrats on your big announcement, Kim! xoxoxoxoxo x infinity!

Shelby Allaho · 1 year ago

Congratulations and good luck! You have been a great inspiration and asset to the crochet industry. I am sure your next endeavor will be just as successful.

Carrie · 1 year ago

Dang, woman! Congrats on both fronts. It sounds like you've thought about this stuff A LOT and I bet it feels great to announce it to the world! I'm sure whatever you do next will be as inspiring and creative as what you've done thus far. :)

jodi · 1 year ago

Awesome! Good luck! Can't wait to see where you're going next.

Robyn Chachula · 1 year ago

WHOA! That is some big crazy news! I am totally stoked for your new adventure. Can't wait to see what you do next!

GuidoS from Boston · 1 year ago

Congrats on the new life direction and all... also... i have a lot of ideas... some might relate if you are interested DM me on twitter...

caro · 1 year ago

Dood. Totally cool. Isn't it great to wake up and know that you've taken one big step (ok, two in this case) in a totally different direction? I love those days. If there's anything I can do to help or support, I'm in.

Kim Werker · 1 year ago

Yes! It sure is great. I don't think I'll go in a totally different direction. Just a differently creative one. :)

erdufylla · 1 year ago

Congratulations for having the bravery to allow yourself to accept such a thing and take the necessary steps to make yourself happy. It's a hard thing to do, and I completely understand where you're coming from - I'm much the same way, myself. Best of luck with the future freelance work -- I'm sure you'll love it!

amanda @ lornaslaces · 1 year ago

i cant help but read this

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and think of a conversation over lunch about our mothers.

i'm excited for you kim.

amanda @ lornaslaces · 1 year ago

missing part between the arrows was:

I recognize that you might not be able to relate to what I’m describing. I used to flog myself for being different. Why can’t I just do a regular job like everyone else? Why can’t I just be happy?

KristinOmdahl · 1 year ago

Congratulations! I wish you great excitement in your new adventures. I can't wait to see what you do next!

Best regards,

Kristin

melissaknits · 1 year ago

Congratulations! As someone who, much to the chagrin of her family and friends, reinvents herself every half-decade or so, I totally get that concrete around your ankles feeling. Awesome!!

LisaB · 1 year ago

I'm so excited to see what you get up to next, Kim! You've put Interweave Crochet on a good path, and you totally deserve to go off on a new adventure!

Marly · 1 year ago

I think you just helped me define myself...as a starter...a brain stormer...a novelty junkie. That is exactly what I am. I struggle constantly with things in my life once they become (dare I say it) routine. For me, it is my podcast. I really like to do it but sometimes I feel like it is a giant red ball in the air that is about to fall down at any time and I just don't have the time to focus on it.

Best of luck to you Kim. I hope you will join me for a drink at TNNA so we can shoot the sh*t as friends.

xoxox
Marly

Kim Werker · 1 year ago

It's a date. :)

Marly · 1 year ago

AWESOME! :-) Beer is on me!

Kim Werker · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, everyone! Your enthusiasm is making this far more exciting than I thought it would be. You rock! I'm so looking forward to what we'll all create together.

Mom · 1 year ago

You go, daughter of mine!!!!

Annie · 1 year ago

Best of luck, sweetie! I want to do all those things you do, too. And lose weight - I want to do that, too. But evidently not very much...

Michelle · 1 year ago

Oh congratulations! I was brave and left my job for a more creative life in June and haven't looked back. All the best for your future endeavours!

Tasha · 1 year ago

Although I will miss your touch at Interweave Crochet (which has totally rocked while you've been there), I wish you all the best and can't wait to hear what you do next!

Dad · 1 year ago

You know, I think it's a great thing that you decided to do. After all, your real strength is in your ideas and implementing them. You love to learn and create. I think you did the right thing and only really feel bad for Interweave who will be losing one heck of an editor. But then, after all is said and done, you are very much like those that raised you, particulary on the male side of that partnership. And also, I might add...sigh...yawn...I'm bored...

Laurie Wheeler · 1 year ago

CLF Salutes you...your work on IC was phenomenal....and there is no blame to you darlin', as a starter I totally get it...I hope interview continues with the wonderful work you have done...you showed the world that crochet is and always will be a valuable craft.

Thank you so much for what you have done for the craft, and I wish you many happy travels in your future....

Hooks Raised, the Crochet Liberation Front Salutes you...

Kim Werker · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Laurie. To have the salute of the CLF means a lot to me!
I'm not done fighting the fight, of course. Here's to pushing crochet even
further.

Laurie Wheeler · 1 year ago

Do you think we'd let you go away COMEPLETELY!? I think not :) GRIN...You should enjoy picking up the hook, not dread it...and with less thought on deadlines, less pressure on having to do the job, who knows where your creativity will flower ;) I can't wait to see where you go from here!

alison · 1 year ago

Woah!

Can't wait to see what you get up to next. :)

Felicia from sweetgeorgia · 1 year ago

This is brilliant, Kim. So brilliant. From a fellow professional enthusiast, I wish you much joy, laughter and learning in your next start-up projects. Congratulations!

Kiba · 1 year ago

I absolutely want to do all that stuff you said. So, what you're saying is, I should email you? "I recognize that you might not be able to relate to what I’m describing. I used to flog myself for being different. Why can’t I just do a regular job like everyone else? Why can’t I just be happy?" This is me exactly. And it is kind of terrifying, because in addition to being a starter I crave security like nothing else. Those two things are kind of at odds. But I am so excited about whatever you end up doing.

Chelsea · 1 year ago

Wow, good for you! Many thanks for giving me my big break into the crochet industry, I have tons of people, in life and online, coming to me totally admiring what I've done. I've got so many people on the lookout for my stuff now!

*hugs!*
Chelsea
p.s. you'll do great with where ever you go, with all your many interests!

Coggie · 1 year ago

Yay for you!!
I wish you luck and can't wait to see what you come up with next.

Greg's Mom · 1 year ago

Can you imagine how exciting it is to have a daughter-in-law like Kim? Kim - you inspire us all!
Can't wait to see your next incarnation.

Vashtirama · 1 year ago

Very cool wish list, Kim. I want you to do those things too!!

Kim Werker · 1 year ago

Thanks, Vashti! I'll write all about whatever I do.

kmerrick120 · 1 year ago

While I'm really sad that it won't be you at the other end of my jagged guide- me- please emails, I have to applaud you for getting up out of your chair and moving on.
I say if your parents and you in-laws are encouraging you in public, you're doing the right thing.
Bonne chance, Kimmy!

Michelle · 1 year ago

Professional Enthusiasts Unite!

Sheryl Means · 1 year ago

I am stunned, yet, like so many who have commented before me, I completely understand. Remember my declaration last summer when I labeled myself an "artist" not a "designer"? Well, guess what? I am getting ready to send in a submission to IWC and eat some crow in the cover letter to you. Amy (co-owner of Yarntopia) laughs whenever I try to put boundaries on myself because she knows it is just a matter of time before I move off in a new direction. Congratulations on reaching this self awareness so young - I'm a late bloomer who, at 50, is just now comfortable with who I am. Whatever you do and wherever you go your passion and creativity will leave a mark. The world needs folks like you to keep things fresh, exciting and fun. You will forever hold a soft spot in my heart and are the person I credit for giving me the courage to try for new and exciting goals. Like Marley, I hope to see you at TNNA. I might even cry : )

Eva · 1 year ago

To expand a bit on my congratulatory twitter...

I am so glad for you and the work that you are doing. It's amazing to see what has happened to crochet since the inception of CrochetMe and your tenure as editor of IC. For me personally, I am reinvigorated in making crochet and inspired by your general attitude about life and work. Thanks for being a starter, and please continue to start things!

Zabet · 1 year ago

"I’m a starter. I’m a brainstormer. I’m a novelty junkie. I’m like a professional enthusiast." I read that and thought, "She could be describing me." You are not the only one! If you will forgive the cliché, follow your bliss. I'm not at the "I can't do this anymore" spot yet, but I do wonder when my expiration date will come up.

Megan · 1 year ago

Yay you! It's hard to figure out exactly what you want and then have the courage to DO it. I hope this means you will have more time to hang out in Portland! ;-)

carolbrowne · 1 year ago

I think this is great news. And a brave move, too! Yay! Well done, Kim. I feel excited for you. And excited for me, as well. If you can do this, so could I!!!

Thank you.

amineko72 · 1 year ago

good for you to be brave enough to take the steps to make your life happy too many people hesitate and they feel miserable. I wish you all the best.
by the way I have just realized that I have all your books..... could I suggest one to help us not so lucky people (ie me) to get the technique to express our creativity....
all the best for your projects....

Cynthia · 1 year ago

Wow Kim! I am so excited for you!!
(I seriously am living with the same thing at the mo'- I truly love what I do, but i need more- you said it perfectly.)
I can't wait to see what happens next for you- the sky's the limit!! You're so inspiring and I know whatever you decide to do next you'll totally rock!
xox

KelleBelle · 1 year ago

Fabulous news, Kim... I hope that things work out for you. I also hope this means we'll see you at Fibres West in the spring with your new ideas and enthusiasm!

missa · 1 year ago

Nicely written. I also long for that creativity in the start-up end of things. I miss it... which is why I keep working as a web designer despite being the owner of an online yarn store. There's something about that initial fire that makes me SO happy.

So I join you in the comfort of new opportunities, and I thank you for all the fire you've spread in the crochet community!

Much love
~missa
kpixie.com

Cherie · 1 year ago

Kim,
Good for you for knowing who you are and knowing how you thrive. I told Chelsea after meeting you in Michigan that you are exactly like me. From the outside it looks like I don't stick with things, but the reality is....once I accomplish my goal (and they are usually set very high)....it is on to the next. I have a lot of goals to persue in this short life and I am sure you do too. It will always be a life of passion and joy and moving forward It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope our paths continue to cross in the future. All the best with your new direction.
Cherie
(aka Chelsea's mom)

Cara · 1 year ago

Kudos to you! It's so hard in this life to know what you want and what you don't want and why should we be forced to stay with something when it's not working anymore? Having changed my career a bunch of times, I myself have figured out that deciding you don't want to do something anymore doesn't make you a quitter, it makes you courageous in living the life you want. Congratulations and good luck!

m · 1 year ago

Thank you for being so honest with this! I wrote a startlingly similar journal entry a few years ago before I left teaching - a job I once loved beyond words but, suddenly and without reason, began to hate. I was feeling selfish and silly and confused...how could I come to despise something I once loved so passionately, especially after only 3 years? Your blog has really made me re-visit this topic once again. I wish you all the best!

Amie · 1 year ago

Boy, can I relate to what you're saying here, on every level.

Cher · 1 year ago

Thank you so much for sharing this. I always thought I was crazy, but damned if I don't relate to each line. You are so honest and brave to share this (and are validating more people than you could know by doing so). Bless you. Best wishes on your new projects!

Kellycat · 1 year ago

Congratulations Kim for knowing what you want, and reaching for it.

Take some time, relax, drink, and then let us all know what your up to.

Linda Lum DeBono · 12 months ago

Sad for the magazine but huge congrats to you. I totally get what you're saying and I'm the same. All the best and happy holidays, Linda

Ann · 11 months ago

Beautifully said, totally understandable, and exciting for all of us. Best of luck in your new endeavors!

Ann
Dream Weaver Yarns

Karla · 11 months ago

(forgive me for this purely spiritual comment to those who might take offense - skip this) Kim, your comment about being bored and wanting to continuously know more reminds me of a story about how different Christians are in following Christ....there are some that camp out at the bottom of the mountain (life) they are climbing with Jesus (have learned all they want to about Jesus and/or God's Word and are satisfied to settle with that knowledge), while others want to learn a little more and go up higher, maybe halfway. But then some settle there, and not wanting to learn more, are happy with the little bit of knowledge they've gained and won't go any further. Yet others, not satisfied and knowing there is more to learn with Him, continue on the journey upwards. Many follow Him, but few go all the way with Him ('cause it's not easy to walk that journey up a mountain, i.e. life). Regardless of your spiritual persuasions, I totally understand your desire to be in a state where you continue to learn (about whatever!) and how you've become bored and unstimilated by your love of crochet. You are one of those people who will go far up that mountain of life. All I can say is "Rock on!" in your endeavor to learn more and keep your creative juices flowing in whatever direction you go. :)

Tracy · 11 months ago

Just listened to you on Cast-On. Please be advised that being a learning junkie is not limited to you creative folk. I have never been able to stick to a job longer than 3 years--usually less. Once I know the work in and out, I'm bored and ready to move on. Thanks for providing a more favorable context for this than "has a short attention span".
Best of luck to you in your next creative life/lives.

Carrie · 10 months ago

Thank you. I heard your segment on Cast On, and you and Brenda together shoe-horned me out of the deep, deep rut I've been in. I can see possibility in my creative life again, and it's invigorating!

trish · 10 months ago

Congrats Kim...when I was reading the part of your post about saying about finding your life's work...and once you had...everything changed....I totally know what you are talking about! I've been through it more than once! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences!