Three years ago today I started this blog and I’m so glad I did. I’ve met people and traveled places and learned things that I never would have otherwise. I’ve expanded my horizons, jumped on bandwagons and spent my disposable income on yarn, spinning wheels and photography equipment. I’ve happily responded to thousands of comments. I’ve gained readers and lost readers and gained them again. Writing and maintaining this blog has been a blessing and a joy and I’m thankful every day for this community. Yes, I mean YOU.
So, in the spirit of my blog-versary, it’s time to give back. First, there’s a new look to Carole Knits. I loved my old look and you can see that I haven’t changed all that much but it was still time for a bit of a change. Do you like it?
Second, it wouldn’t be a decent blog-versary without a contest. So, you know the drill. Leave me a comment on this post and I’ll enter you into a drawing. Since you all have plenty of yarn, I thought it would be fun to mix things up a bit and offer a different sort of prize. Instead of yarn, I’m going to offer the next best thing: chocolate. In the form of brownies. From here. They’re really good, just ask Margene.
To summarize for all you skimmers:
1. It’s my blog-versary and the blog has a bit of a new look
2. Leave me a comment on this post by Friday at 8pm EST
3. I will send brownies to one random winner
4. That is all.
Kathy Said,
Mwah! Happy Blogiversary sweetie!
Donna Said,
Hi,
I just found your blog this last week and can say I like your new look, since I got to see it before. I especially like your before and after pics of the socks. I think it really might be called socks on vacation and socks at home. Isn’t it fun to photo your projects when you are traveling? Keep up the good work with the blog.
Carol Said,
Happy Blogiversary Carole! I’m selfish when I say “and many many more”! Thank you for all your teachings and inspiration.
Mel Said,
I’m glad you started it, too.
Really love the new wallpaper. I think you should turn it into a Fair Isle pattern and make a sweater out of it.
margene Said,
Love the new look! It’s classy and YOU! Happy Blogiversary. I feel so lucky to call you friend in Blogland and in person!
Yes, the Brownies are very good!
Jane Said,
Well, I’m a recent de-lurker, and I like the new look, too! I also like your posts, so you could have a plain vanilla template and I’d still visit. Happy Blogoversary!
lisa Said,
Well happy blogiversary! I expect to see a sweater out of you soon with the patterning of the wallpaper here (kidding….). LOVE the idea of brownies!
Robin in VA Said,
Happy Blogiversary!!! LOVE the new look!!! I’m SO glad I found your blog, you are such an inspiration.
debbi Said,
Congrats. Love the new look. Keep up the good work.
Lucia Said,
What makes you think I have plenty of yarn?
Seriously, happy blog-versary! (Conan wishes everyone would settle on a standard spelling of that. Chill, I tell him, variety is the spice of life.) I actually just had mine, and I need to do a post too.
Love the new wallpaper! It reminds me of my grandmother’s house. (That’s a good thing: Grandma’s house was a good place.)
Kim Said,
Hey grrl….I am so glad you started blogging too! HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!
Your new look is great!
Kate Said,
I am SO happy you started blogging. And I am so very happy that I can count you as a friend
Carla Said,
Wow – 3 years! I wonder when I started reading?? Might need to go back and check! Happy Happy- Love the skimmers summary! xo
Deb Said,
I love the new blog-look! Just as much as I love starting my days with you and my cup of tea. Thanks for being here every morning and for all you do to enrich my life. Happy Anniversary to Carole Knits!
britt Said,
I love the new look. Variety is nice. Congrats on the 3 years.
marianne Said,
Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary! wow… 3 years!
‘I just love what you’ve done to the place’ :^) Seriously, it’s so very cheerful!
I love your writing and photos and knitting and cooking and baking and and and…….
Mama-E Said,
Nice new look!!! Happy blogaversary!
Miriam Said,
Happy 3 years Carole! May you blog for many more
Leslie Said,
Carole, the blog re-do looks great! I’m always happy when I see you have a new post; your blog is one of my faves! Happy blogiversary.
Kate Said,
(first comment from a relatively new reader) Happy blogiversary! Love the new layout, too.
Kay Said,
Count me in! thanks
Karen Said,
Happy Blogiversary Carole. Your blog looks wonderful!
Emily Said,
Happy Blogoversary! I love the new look (especially the background -wouldn’t that make a pretty skirt?).
So are those candles in a brownie?
sarah Said,
Happy Blogiversary Carole! I love your summary for skimmers, it cracked me up. Please don’t enter me in the drawing, because I love brownies, and if I won, I would just eat them all!!
Brandy Said,
Happy Blogiversary!
P.S. I’m a total sucker for brownies!
britt Said,
I usually read your blog through feed aggregation software so I never see the changes to the actual site. I do really like it though
Karen Said,
Happy Blogiversary
love the new look and I look forward to reading your continued adventures
Teresa C Said,
Yay Carole! Three years and counting. Great new look. Reminding me that I have to choose winners and think of prizes for my last contest(s).
Ruth Said,
Lookin’ good!!
Happy blogiversary, my friend ….
Cece Said,
Congrats on three years! BROWNIES! Love you.
Lauren Said,
Ok I mostly lurk, oh I comment every great once in a while. But on the whole, I mostly lurk. BUT a chance to win browies? AND say how much I love the new look? You betcha I am going to commment! =) Count me in! =)
PumpkinMama Said,
Happy Blog-Day, my friend. I’m so glad you’re out here.
Dave Daniels Said,
Happy anniversary! It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long, but it’s been fun getting to know you and your family and your friends, the ups and the downs, the knitting and the travels.
Jen in CT Said,
And a happy blogoversary to you! I like the new look, and who doesn’t love brownies? If I win, only send me half (lol)!
Dawn Said,
1. I am digging the new look.
2. I recognize the WW 1 point cake from the pic. I started again on Sunday.
3. Do you send WW brownies instead?
4. Did I tell you I will be at Martha’s Vineyard in July?
Glad you had a fun time in FL.
Sunflowerfairy Said,
Chocolate?
I knew I loved you for a reason.
Congrats on the new look and the three years.
Jeannie Said,
Hi Carole
I like the new look — and like seeing your wonderful photos. You know me I have that bit of yearning for New England due to the fact my Gramps and Gram lived there and always loved visiting.
hey just wanted to let you know I started a blog — not near your caliber – but I have you linked on it. Check it out
http://knitresolution.blogspot.com/
liz K. Said,
Brownies? Did someone say Brownies?
Ann Said,
Happy Blogiversary! Where’s the party?
Hillary Said,
Happy Blogiversary Carole! I’m so happy that I found your blog because you are a great friend and I’d never have found you otherwise. The new look is a great way to celebrate.
Wendy Said,
Happy Blog-i-versray, but please don’t send me brownies!! :-0
Emily Said,
Love your new look! Happy Blogiversary!
Carolyn Said,
Happy Blogiversary Carole! I love reading your posts every day. Thanks for brightening my days!
Helen Said,
Like the red background. It’s cheery especially in winter. Happy Anniversary!
Beth Said,
Happy anniversary! I do like the new look. I especially like how you’ve incorporated pictures from many of your interests in your banner. But now I can’t remember what your old look was.
Wool Winder Said,
Can I borrow your first paragraph on my blogiversary? That has been my experience exactly. Congratulations on three years! The updated look is refreshing. I really like it.
Jennifer Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I like the new look, and brownies for a prize? Genius!
Norma Said,
Love the new look! And happy blog birthday (love the photo too).
Kelli Said,
Happy Blogiversary!!! (times three)
Karen Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I love the new look. I agree, the old look was wonderful, and now this just freshens it up a bit.
Don’t include me in the drawing, okay? I can’t have the brownies anyway, so let’s make sure someone who can enjoy them will win.
Amy Said,
Happy Blogiversary!
Mmmm…brownies….
Marcia Cooke Said,
Congratulations! My third is Thursday…does this mean I have to change my banner and sidebars? Oh, the horror!
Jenny Said,
The new look is great!
sandy Said,
Wow, I can’t believe you are back already and I didn’t get onto your blog until today. I’m so glad you had a good time. Ambrynn is adorable and what a cute smile. Three years. wow again. I so enjoy your blog. Hope you have a great day. sandy
jessica~ Said,
Congrats on your 3 years! I love your new wallpaper
Susanne Said,
Oh my 3 yrs! I have laughed, cried and just plain smiled with you for most of that time! I can’t believe it.
Happy Anniversary kiddo..and pls continue on.
Danielle Said,
I love the “summary for skimmers”. And the new look, while not drastically different, is nice!
Mindy Said,
Happy Blogiversary!
Jen Lamb Said,
Happy blogiversary!!!!! I have been on your blog everyday(but weekends, of course)for alooooong time!! I love to see what your working on,how your family is doing, and I have been so inspired by you!! Thank YOU for a wonderful 3 years!! May you have many, many more!!
Kirsten Said,
Fantastic new look Carole!! Happy, happy blogiversary! I’m so glad you started this blog and that you are so good at maintaining it! You photos and knitting projects are always an inspiration.
julia fc Said,
I love the new look. And a happy blogiversary. Three years? Hard to believe. And this will be your third spa too, right?
Donna Said,
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us. It is a commitment to keep up a blog and I applaud you for doing it. Without it I wouldn’t have met a new “fiber friend”……
Love the new look!
Cheryl S. Said,
Happy Blogiversary!
I was so glad to have the chance to meet you last year. The new look is great, and I love your photo of the candles!
Kel Said,
Am I delurking for a shot at a prize? Yes, shame on me. Happy blog birthday!
Lisa Castellano Said,
Happy blogiversary! I’m so glad I found you. You are my taste of Massachusetts everyday. Hold the brownies, though! We’ll chat on the weight loss thread on Ravlery!
Karen Said,
Happy Blog Birthday Carole. I like the new look. The wallpaper reminds me of a Joel Dewberry fabric.
JessaLu Said,
Happy Blogiversary, Carole! It’s been wonderful to know you these past few years.
)
I thought things looked a little different around here but I wasn’t positive – it looks great!
Chris Said,
Ohhhhhhhhh. Brownies. I am such a sucker for good brownies.
Happy Blogiversary! Pretty new look.
Dale Said,
Hi Honey…I’m here for the brownies! Only kidding, just adding my congrats. Seems like only yesterday you started this and I was thinking “what the heck is this blog thing?” I’m glad I found out.
I’ll toast you at dinner…143
Chris Said,
Happy blogiversary!!! I do like the new look – especially the spiffy wallpaper.
If I win, I’ll pass on the brownies, because I’m sure they aren’t gluten-free.
Michelle Said,
Love the new look! Congrats on 3 years!!
Cheryl Said,
Happy 3 years! has it been that long already?? Yikes, time flies.
Carrie Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I thought those candles were stuck in a Zinger.
elizabeth Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I love the new look…it’s eerily similar to my shower curtain.
Cookie Said,
Happy Blogiversary, Carole! I like the new look. Very you, I think. I’m so glad you found me in blogland because life wouldn’t be the same without you. ♥
sprite Said,
Happy blogiversary! And great upgrade to the digs. Fresh wallpaper makes the place look like new!
Sara Said,
As one of your daily readers – I am thrilled that you started this blog…I’ve learned a lot and been inspired a lot! Plus – you are pretty darn nice, too!!!!
blogless sharon Said,
happy blogiversary and many more to come
Bridget Said,
Congrats! And I do like the new look.
Visionsister Said,
Happy Blogiversary to you, happy blogiversary to you. Happy blogiversary, dear Carole Knits! Happy Blogiversary to you!
And many more…
KateyJ Said,
Deurking to say HAPPY DAY!
Oh, and um, brownies!
Jess Said,
I like the new look too!
Brownies… oh don’t tempt a woman trying to lose the last 10 baby pounds! lol!
Deb Said,
I really like your new look, Carole, love the wallpaper. I’ve been reading your blog for several months and open it every morning! I especially love the photography. I think you have great balance of knitting, spinning, family, work, photos, travel … one of my favorites.
Harper Said,
Congratulations! Three years, wow. And a chance for chocolate — excellent.
Lizzy B Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I love the new look!
Jan Said,
Happy blogiversary, Carole! (We started the same week!)
I love dropping by to catch up on what’s new…hoping we can do it someday ‘for real’.
Angelia Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I’m glad you started the blog, too. I forget exactly how I found your blog, but I’m so glad I did.
Oh, and the new look? I love it. It’s so elegant and yet comfortable.
Dawn Grand Rapids, MI Said,
Congratulations on your blogiversary. I like the new look.
Julie Said,
Happy Blogiversary, Carole!
T
Bonney Said,
A very Happy Blogiversary to you!! The new look is great!
Beth S. Said,
Ooh, spiffy new look! Congratulations on your milestone. May you keep on truckin’ for a good long while.
Rachel Said,
Happy blogiversary! The new look is great. I love the background. It’s red, how could I not? I think the banner is a great pictorial description of who you are. Here’s to many more years of blogging!
Theresa Said,
Congratulations! Your blog is one of the first I started reading, and I still enjoy it.
anne Said,
happy blogiversary carole! and many, many more
Renna Said,
I, for one, love what you’ve done with the place. The new wallpaper is warm and sophisticated.
Happy Blogiversary!
maryse Said,
it’s totally YOU! all cozy and warm.
happy blogiversary!
Rachel H Said,
Happy Blogiversary, Carole!
Ina Said,
Happy Blogoversary! Wow, great new look!! The wallpaper looks like a potential motif for a Kauni sweater.
Vicki Said,
Oh my goodness, I think the brownies are a hit!! Your new look is GREAT — doesn’t it feel good? It’s like getting a new outfit or changing the accessories for one you love. And you… you take care of everyone, Carole. Who else would think to summarize a three-paragraph post?
Happy Blogiversary!!
christine Said,
Happy Blogiversary! Yump brownies!
Kim Said,
Happy blogiversary! I love the new red “wallpaper”!
Katy Said,
Mmmm…brownies.
Happy Blogiversary!
And thanks for all the time you’ve made me spit coffee all over the keyboard in the morning.
Amy Said,
“Plenty” is in the eye of the beholder, obviously.
But happy blogiversary! I love the new background.
--Deb Said,
Happy blogiversary! And I think the new look is just lovely.
(And, mmmm, brownies…. I would have commented anyway, but!)
Martha Said,
OMG, I want brownies SO BAD. If you give me the brownies you don’t have to mail them
Think of the postage you’ll save!
Congrats on your blogiversary! See you next week?
Kelly Said,
Happy blogiversary Carole! Love the new look!
BigAlice Said,
Happy blog anniversary Carole! You are a powerhouse! I like the new background wallpaper
I love curliques.
the boogeyman's wife Said,
happy blogiversary! i like the new look, very traditional (almost swedish somehow). your blog is one of my favorites and i appreciate that you respond to every comment i make. thank you for writing!
and brownies for a prize, well, that’s almost better than yarn.
Kassia Said,
Happy blogiversary!! I just started reading your blog in the last couple weeks and I really enjoy it. I do like your new look but I have to be the dissenting voice- the wallpaper is nice but kind of has my eyes wiggy. I’m a bigger fan of solids but it won’t keep me from reading!!
Lynne Said,
I’m so happy to have “met” you, Carole! Congratulations!
Cynthia Said,
I do wish you a very happy blogiversay, Carol! It has been a pleasure, and I shall keep on reading!
Take care
katy Said,
happy blogiversary!
Lori Said,
Happy Blogiversary! Wonderful changes, I love the wallpapery background! Here’s to another year!
Micki Said,
Happy, happy blogiversary!
Grace Said,
congratulations on your 3rd anniversary!!! I know I enjoy coming here daily to see what you are up too!!! Wishing you lots more blogging time in the future!!!
Kelly Said,
Happy blogversary I’m liking the new look
Mia Said,
Brownies?!?! Where? Is Mason going to help you make them? Kitties love to help in the kitchen even they are only supervising you.
I like the new look.
Hannah Said,
Happy Blogiversary! Now if I win you wouldn’t even have to use a stamp, wouldn’t that be great? I think so, too.
Lolly Said,
Beautiful new look, Carole dear! Happiest of blogiversaries!
Manise Said,
New wallpaper! The old one reminded me of the fabric Longaberger used in their basket liners- Paprika colorway.
A very happy Blogiversary Carole! And may there be many more! You certainly have enriched my life!
becky Said,
Happy Blogiversary! I really enjoy reading your blog, and I like the new look.
Please don’t enter me into the drawing for the brownies. They contain things I’m allergic to, but I couldn’t pass the day without letting you know how much I love your blog.
DebbieB Said,
I do like the new look as much as I liked the old look, which is to say, a lot.
I’m glad I found your blog (probably 2 years ago? maybe even 2.5) and I enjoy your posts very much. I like the knits, the spinning, the photography, the family – but what keeps me reading daily is the way your heart comes through your writing. Happy 3, sweetie.
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
Looks great , brilliant to offer brownies, just more evidence of your impeccable taste. Happy blogiversary!
Shannan Said,
Happy Blogiversary!
Alana Said,
Congratulations on THREE years! That’s great!!
This is the first time I’ve visited your blog, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ll be back!
mamacate Said,
Happy blogiversary! It’s looking very spiffy round these parts, and I always enjoy seeing what you’re up to. Thanks for being here!
Betty Said,
Happy Blogiversary!!! I really like the new look!
Brownies? Mmmmmmmmmm…
Teyani Said,
happy blog-day
So glad that you are writing – it’s a joy to read.
Love the new look – refreshing and cheery.
Catie Said,
Yarn? Who’s got yarn? I thought I’d hidden it pretty well. Curses. Foiled again Happy 3 years!
Chris H Said,
I usually read your blog first thing in the morning, and almost missed the new look at first…LOL. I should know better that to try to function before my first cup of tea. Love the new look, now that I’m fully conscious. Anyhoosie, Happy Blogiversary!
Debi Said,
Love the new look! 130 comments! Seems Knitbloglandia cant resist a contest or a brownie!
Happy Happy Anniversary my friend!
Ruth Said,
Happy blogiversary! Don’t put my name in the draw though, Idon’t think the brownies will make it to Africa!
Laurie Said,
Happy blogiversary! Yes, I do like the new look. It’s been wonderful having you in the knitworld. I look forward to lots more.
Ann Rose Said,
Happy blogiversary, Carole! I like the new look, especially the header which shows off some of your many interests (the pink and purple handspun’s my favorite part). It’s always such a treat to get to stop by — now I feel like I’m in a decadent antebellum parlor, partaking of elegant surroundings and good gossip — I mean, *discussion*! Yeah, discussion.
Judy Said,
Nice look, Carole. I am so very happy you have become a part of my day. Happy B’versary!
Mandy Said,
Anything for brownies.
(and happy blogiversary, too)
Heide Said,
A blogiversary AND chocolate?! Two of my most favorite things. Congratulations on your milestone and happy knitting/blogging in the next year.
5elementknitr Said,
mmmmmm, brownies!
Happy Blogiversary
naomi Said,
Happy blogiversary!
I really like your pelican and S Day photos.
Flan Said,
I’m delurking to enter the contest, but also to say that I love the new look! Congrats on 3 years!
Tanya Said,
Happy blogiversary! I am having fun surfing through your site!
elizabeth Said,
The new blog looks great! Wow, you sure have accumulated lots of readers in three years – but I don’t have to wonder why.
) Love the preppy socks!
Liz Said,
Hey Carole, Happy blogiversary! Three years is a long time to keep this up, and I’m impressed that you have. LOVE the new look!
kitkatknit Said,
Happy Blogiversary! (Chris sent me.)
Jessica Said,
Just wanted to wish you a happy blogiversary! Love the new look (but please don’t enter me in the contest. I sadly cannot partake of brownies)!
Romy Said,
Hi Carole — congratulations on your 3 years — I think that I’ve been reading for a year and a half, can’t believe that it’s been that long already!!
Sherrard Said,
Hi, Carole, I met you at the last “Knit Out” on the Boston Common where you were we showing your Moth Heaven Shawl…gorgeous.
Since then I follow your blog regularly and enjoy it trememdously….
Congratulations on this 3rd year blogiversity.
liz Said,
Brownies? did someone say brownies?
Happy blogthing a day late.
SWAK (sealed with a knit)
Paula Said,
I like the new look for a new year. Congrata on your blogiversary.
inglesidebelle Said,
Congratulations and may there be many more blogiversaries!
MMmmmmmm, brownies!
Kenyetta Said,
Happy Blogiversary! May you have many more!
Birdsong Said,
Wow, I’m going to be the 152nd commenter! That is a sure sign of the success of your blogadventure… I love the new look at least as much as I have always loved the old one. Congrats!
Kris with a K Said,
So glad you started your blog! I check in on you all the time.
And brownies! What is yummier? Not much!
Nicole Said,
Happy blogiversary! I like your site’s new look.
brenda Said,
Happy three! I like the new look, especially the books over in the corner.
Trudy Said,
Happy Third! I found you from over at Lovin Comfort Knits–I guess she’s given me another blog to read–wow, my list is getting so big, I have less time to KNIT!
Trudy Said,
Happy Third! I found you from over at Lovin Comfort Knits–I guess she’s given me another blog to read–wow, my list is getting so big, I have less time to KNIT!
Kim Said,
Happy Belated Blogiversary, Carole! I love the new look!!
catsmum Said,
Like the new look but then I also liked the old one!
Happy Blogiversary
Knitnana Said,
Happy Blogiversary! We started doing this 2 days apart!! You’ve become an important part of my week!
(((hugs)))
E Said,
happy anniversary! i think my 3 year is in March.
claudia Said,
Mmmm. Brownies.
I’m surprised that you’ve only been blogging for three years. It seems longer (in a good way).
Sylvia Said,
I like the design! Am very glad to have “met” you here in blogland. Someday, we will cross paths in tangible form.
[please, no brownies in this direction, just accept a cheerful] Happy Blogbirthday!
~Kristie Said,
You may be glad you started this blog, but I’m thrilled you started it. Sorry I’ve been MIA for a few days .. got the flu.
Happy Blogiversary and many many more.
Lark Said,
Love, love, Love the endpaper look to your new space dahlink! You blog is one of two that made me cry this past year, but you make me laugh too. Happy BV dear, but keep the brownies. I’m thinking about losing weight as soon as I finish this bag of Lindor truffles…mmmhmpf! I’ll let you know if I finish that thought. Now what was I thinking? Blue skies!
Lark Said,
Love, love, Love the endpaper look to your new space dahlink! You blog is one of two that made me cry this past year, but you make me laugh too. Happy BV dear, but keep the brownies. I’m thinking about losing weight as soon as I finish this bag of Lindor truffles…mmmhmpf! I’ll let you know if I finish that thought. Now what was I thinking? Blue skies!
Lark Said,
Love, love, Love the endpaper look to your new space dahlink! You blog is one of two that made me cry this past year, but you make me laugh too. Happy BV dear, but keep the brownies. I’m thinking about losing weight as soon as I finish this bag of Lindor truffles…mmmhmpf! I’ll let you know if I finish that thought. Now what was I thinking? Blue skies!
Terri Lynn Said,
Happy Blog Birthday!!!!
Jen C Said,
Happy Blogiversary!
emmy Said,
Somehow you had gotten off my “blogroll” and I am so glad to have found you again. Happy Blogversary and I love your new look/
Wanda Said,
I like the new look, very nice. I found you through Margene from Estes almost 2 years ago and I’ve enjoyed reading you ever since. Happy blogiversary! Cheers and here’s to many more!
Laura Said,
Happy blog-versary, Carol! I love your updated look.
kathy b Said,
Brownies! I’m in.
Happy 3rd and many many more. The newlook is so clean and easy on the eyes.
Cynthia Said,
Sorry I missed the actual day – Happy Blogiversary! Congratulations! The new look is looking good…lol. I love your banner (I kind of miss the Maple Leaves though…must be personal bias!).
Sue Said,
Happy blogiversary!
I only found your blog a few months ago, but it’s one of my favorites! Thanks.
Sue Said,
Happy blogiversary!
I only found your blog a few months ago, but it’s one of my favorites! Thanks.
theLady Said,
Happy bloggyversary. I love reading your blog:-)
Laurie Said,
Happy blogiversary! You are one wonderful cookie.
lostyand Said,
lostyand Said,
lostyand Said,
listik-28081 Said,
listik-28081 Said,
listik-28081 Said,
listik-28081 Said,
listik-28081 Said,
liver Said,
uno online class schedule