Designs
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Nordic
One of my current design projects is a Nordic vest for my niece Jessica's baby — a little boy due in August (altho there is a baby shower at the end of June — so I have to get it… Continue reading
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Knit Like An Egyptian
I love it when two inspirations collide! I have been knitting my Color Affection – 3 different yarns in coordinating gorgeous gold tones! But have been also thinking about how stunning the ones knit up in strong contrast colors are. … Continue reading
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How My Mind Works
Although our toes are barely into Spring, I have an Autumn project tossing about in my mind. Fortunately, it is so Autumn-ish that I am not even tempted to make any moves toward starting it – but it is percolating… Continue reading
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Oops!
Here is the Otter Rock Sweater in process; It may look a bit, um, odd because I took photos before the Oops. Well, actually before I said Oops – the Oops had happened. You can see the colors and… Continue reading
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What The Turtle Taught Me
We are having college Spring Breaks around here – so lots of family time! But a quick cautionary tale. I am designing a top-down sweater, The Turtle Sweater — named because it is kind of the color of… Continue reading
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Of Designs
I seem to be in the middle of designing 5 projects – with one or two other lurking in the wings. And this does not count the ones that are “in process” but having a wee nap until the weather… Continue reading
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Fairy Tale Snow
It is snowing – really snowing! Inches and inches of snow! I feel as if I have been transported to some Scandinavian Fairy Land! And the absolute kicker is: I have nothing more pressing to do this afternoon than sit… Continue reading
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How It Happens
My knitting has been crawling along uneventfully. Not much to write about (the thrilling stockinette trek? I don’t think so). I was considering just doing a post about my cats’ habits or the uncanny way bras have of twisting themselves… Continue reading
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The Seaside Qu’mitl
The Seaside Qu’mitl is a good example of my design process. It began as the smashing together of two elements (sort of like nuclear fusion or fission or something like that): my desire for a little knitted piece to wear… Continue reading
Warty Bobbles 