Hi Ann!
I might be one of those people that don’t like pie! Except for pecan pie–I really like that!
My first knitting: a rugby jersey type striped top in garter stitch, very unfortunate, but I wore it proudly.
My favourite shoes: the blind stones I just got for my birthday!
I’m ready to try brioche stitch!
But mostly, I would love to win the cowl kit!
Nicole
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Hi y’all! I’m from Texas.
The first thing I knitted was an Outlander-inspired cowl for my best friend.
My favorite color is green, and my favorite food is whatever thing I happened to bake that week. 
I’ve been knitting since October, and I’m already obsessed. I have a lot to learn, but I’m excited!
I am Nathalie, a knitter from Germany. The first thing I knitted most likely was a pair of leg warmers in the early eighties. It has been a while.
I love knitting two color brioche or double knitting or lace. I am always looking for a challenge and have too many project going at once.
I love pie but we do not have pie here in Germany but cakes and such. No tradidional pies though.
Hi my name is Rae,
It’s my first time here and I’m excited about this knit along Hadley sweater that I’ve started (I’ve always wanted to do a knit along but I find most of them are shawls so thank you for providing this event.
The first thing I knitted was a blanket because I only knew how to knit on two needles at the time and it helped pass the time when attending long lectures and I’m not very good at sitting still. I’ve come a long way from then in my knitting knowledge in the past few years
My favourite food in Shepherds Pie which I have an amazing recipe for. Does that count towards my liking pies? My favourite colour is a dark rich green. And my favourite movie is any of the Sherlock Holmesovies with Basil Rathbone ( i know, kind of weird for a person in their twenties being into black and white movies, but I love them)
Something I would love to learn would be how to knit multi-colour patterns into socks withoutaking the socks so snug you can get them on your foot. My bane in knitting right now. If anyone has tips I’d appreciate it.
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Hi, I’m Lisa, avid knitter for 7 years. I live hiking, have an obscenely huge stash, and love reading knit and crochet blogs, and spend more time on Ravelry than I would ever confess to. So happy to be here. Just heard about the Hadley knit along, and going to jump in to that as soon as I find all the info.
Thank you Mason Dixon. I have enjoyed your books and patterns for years.
Hi there! Susan here, chiming in from SW Oregon. Coconut Creme pie. Mmmmm. Pie. I am starting my gauge swatch for my Hadley as soon as I finish here!! It’s so neat to have this forum…looking forward to joining in with you all.
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Hi - I’m Pam in eastern Washington (state, not DC). I won’t be doing the knit-a-long. But I look forward to seeing everybody’s completed work in a month or so - it was fun last year to see all the variations of Stopover. We’ve had a cold winter, so I’m still knitting hats, and have a cardigan to finish for my sister – Anne Hanson’s Leaving, which will be really pretty should I ever finish it.
I definitely prefer pie to cake, except for black bottom cupcakes, which are their own cake/cheesecake chocolate universe.
Hi!
I’m Janet, long time lurker…
The first thing I ever sort of made was a striped scarf (well, part thereof. I lost interest) when I was six.
I knitted on and off through school, and started rather more seriously about 15 years ago when I started to fall asleep in uni lectures. It’s pretty much been a given since then that I’ll have a project lurking in my handbag/backpack. I feel about my knitting the way done kids do about their blankie…
I’m rubbish at favourites, but I prefer books to movies, savoury to sweet, all colours are grand, and comfy shoes.
There’s still plenty of time to learn all the things…
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Hi I’m Kim and am halfway through the ribbing…yay! This will be my first sweater in a very very long time so I am very excited and love the pattern! I’m not sure I understand the sections where it says “AT THE SAME TIME” but figured I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. Happy Knitting everyone 
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Hi, I am Mickey. Kay asked if I like pie. Yes, I love pie, as due to food allergies it is the only way I can eat certain fruits (not allergic to the cooked version). Cherry pie and apple pie are favourites, but I never liked apricot pie. Living in the States for a few years gave me a fondness for the Thanksgiving staples pumpkin pie and pecan pie. And here in the UK we do great meat pies: steak and ale, chicken and mushroom etc.
The first thing I ever knitted was a ‘Little Red Bull’, on plastic 4 mm needles, but I never sewed up the pieces; I think my mom is still surprised that I did in the end become a competent knitter AND finisher.
My favourite movie is 50 First Dates, very romantic.
I would like to learn to fly a plane or a helicopter.
I am excited about the Breton Cowl Kit giveaway because my sister recently showed great interest in a project I was knitting in garter stripes. She asked: what is that stitch? I think the cowl would suit her so well.
Hi! I am Ginger. I love pie, but mostly I love chocolate. Put those two together, and wow! Perfection! I have been knitting for about 9 years now. I taught myself how to knit after finding my granny’s knitting needles when we were cleaning out her house. Oddly, I had never known her as a knitter. Now, I think most who know me, know me as a knitter. I love to make sweaters, shawls, socks, all the things! And while I won’t be participating in the Hadley KAL, I cannot wait to see all the beautiful sweaters you create! I am a biologist by day, and sometimes I have the opportunity to teach my students about the fiber arts, too. And during those times, I can’t help but think what a great job it is! It’s almost magical sharing the art of knitting or indigo dyeing. Such fun!
Try “magic loop” for your small circumference items. It was a game changer for me, less fiddley.
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Hello fellow knit knuts. My name is Jennifer and I’ve been knitting since I was 8. My dear gramma McCulloch patiently taught me.Considering I am pushing 70, that’s what I call doing some good time.
The first thing I ever made (which I still have) was a very primitive little pillow for one of my dolls.
I am currently working on a baby blanket for a shower gift, just finished a pile of beanie caps for family. I truly enjoy making everything from spa cloths to stuffed bunnies, from blankets to sweaters. You could say I haven’t met a project I didn’t like. A to Z.
For me the remarkable thing about knitting besides everything, is that it is without end when it comes to learning new stitches, new techniques, and new patterns. What ever I can learn from others is a big …hey. Look what I can do moment.
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I am Sarah, swellknitter on Rav,. I’ve been knitting since I was about 5 or 6, though not continuously at first. I don’t remember the first thing I knit but I do remember knitting a tube top of my own design. In cotton, I think. Pink with stripes. I wonder what happened to that?!
Hi!
My name is Lou. I am loutopia on Rav.
I have been knitting for over 10 years. My first major project was an ill concieved mohair tee. I did learn the freezing the mohair to fix mistakes trick. I never wore the sweater… Oh well! The first sweater that I made that I actually wore was Manon from Norah Gaughan.
My favorite movie… Clueless or Dazed and Confused. Can you tell how old I am? TV is always my jam. Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars. Arrested Development, Murder She Wrote, Reno 911, Real Housewives… the list goes on.
I really want to learn brioche. I love the way it looks. I haven’t had the mental space to tackle it, YET! It is on my list.
Hello! My name is Laura and I have been knitting off and on for 10 years. I took lessons from our wonderful local LYS and have been loving the craft ever since. My first completed project with no holes in the middle was a cotton dishcloth. It was thisat this time I discovered Mason Dixon Knitting and their wonderful encouragement. Next project was the Irish Hiking scarf for my husband. Favorite movie is Room with a View with Helena Bonham Carter. I also like several versions of Jane Eyre. Favorite shoes would be socks {G}.
As for what to learn, it would have to be how to make and bake madeleines. As for knitting, I want to tackle fair isle.
Happy Knitting everyone and I look forward to chatting with you.
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Hello from beautiful snowy Vermont. I have sheep and like to spin as well as knit (and wish more spinners would join the conversation over in the Making Yarn from Fluff thread, come on you guys!). Been knitting for about 10 years now. I knit nearly anything, mostly sweaters and socks and the occasional shawl. Not a fan of knitting lace, but sometimes a lace border is worth the hassle.
This year my fiber-related goals are to spin some yarn from my Finnsheep, Phoebe, and learn more about natural dyeing, specifically with the plants that I can forage in my area or grow in my own garden (extracts can be fun but wow - expensive!!). If anyone has some lobster mushrooms they want to send me I will repay you in maple syrup!
~Sarah
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Hi, I’m Robin. I taught myself to knit about ten years ago (after a lifetime of wanting to knit I decided I was intelligent enough to figure this out!
The first thing I ever knitted was a mistake rib scarf, then I attempted a scarf our of eyelash yarn! What a mistake, but…that is how we grow. Now I consider myself at least an intermediate knitter, and I plan on trying a few new techniques this year.
Thanks for the “lounge” – its good to feel the community with other knitters.
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Good morning, so glad to join all of you. I don’t remember what the first thing I ever knitted was, but I do remember how I knitted it. My babysitter, also my next door neighbor, taught me to knit using two sharpened pencils. I was off - and haven’t looked back for more years than i like to count! My guess is that it was a very lovely scarf . . .
Can’t say that I am overly fond of wearing shoes, so I opt for sandals whenever possible. Including into November up here in New England. And then switch to boots. It’s all about comfort. If shoes are necessary, then I hope for flats.
I am always looking to improve knitting skills and enroll in classes whenever a conference comes close. Have taken them with some great teachers and hope to do more. Always pick up something new and meet some interesting people. Maybe someday master knitters level one?
By the way, I am usually accessories all the way, with an occasional foray into a vest or sweater to remind myself why I don’t do it more often. But baby/children’s gear is fun, and charity garments where they will fit someone regardless of guage work for me!
Love your blog and look forward to it every day.
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Hi!
I’m Mary Anne, Mamased on Ravelry. Learned to knit from my mother’s best friend Dodie back in the 60’s. She taught me her way, continental. I’m glad about that now but, in those pre-google days, I was always confused about when and when-not my knitting should look like the learn-to-knit booklet I was using. Dodie lived an hour away, so I became self-taught on specifics. Thank goodness for the Internet, more knitting books, classes, retreats, and YouTube videos!
First thing I knit was a sweater. Bought the yarn and coordinating fabric for a skirt from the Sears catalog. Never finished the sweater but can still picture the yarn—lovely. I do knit other things like socks, shawls, cowls, scarves, mitts. Even went through an Afghan phase early on. But sweaters remain my favorite knitting project!
Favorite movie: Cabaret!
Favorite shoes: Hoka One One----best shoe for unhappy feet!
Lately I’ve been focused on Icelandic and Shetland type yoke sweaters—learning to adjust the fit with CustomFit. Just back from Iceland, where i bought a bunch of yarn and started a Stopover. That’s almost done and my head is swimming with next-sweater ideas! Hope to get another one or two done before heading to the Edinburgh Yarn Festival next month! There I look forward to learning more about the glories of sheepy, wooly, sticky yarn!