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Fair Time!
We go to the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup every year. Every year. And sometimes twice! It is a huge one — something like the 8th largest in the world. And there is surely something for everyone — esp.… Continue reading
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Better Photos
Yesterday and today , I went outside and took better photos of my yarn and swatches (I admit Sarah and George took some of the pictures — but I uploaded most of them all by myself). Here is a new… Continue reading
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Brick And Petunia Cowl
I am so gosh darn proud of myself! I took these pictures all by myself and loaded them into the computer all by myself! I was home alone last night and wanted to photograph the “Brick And Petunia” Cowl yarn… 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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Saturday Afternoon Knit-Ins
Sarah and I are blessed to be able to combine business with knitting, all in the midst of our family life – and with the flexibility to get to the gym, Bible Study, etc. fairly regularly. Really, really, we are. … Continue reading
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The Mistake
One thing about being an experienced knitter is that you know what kind of mistakes you are likely to make. I am no stranger to arithmetic errors, forgetting how to Kitchner the toe of a sock – and I certainly… Continue reading
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Some Thoughts On Swatching
I have been doing a lot of swatching lately – for Cape Christmas and the One-Needle Q’mitl (which will get a less Seussical name when we get around to thinking sensibly). And I have a few thoughts I would like… Continue reading
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An Autumn Project
I love autumn! It is my favorite time of year and I get energized and inspired as the days mellow. I am already thinking fondly of boots (and, dear me, I should finish my Bronze Socks to wear with my… Continue reading
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August And A Purposeful Purpose
For nigh these 30+ years, my Augusts have gone thus: Week 1: Get ready to go to The Beach Weeks 2 & 3: At The Beach (basically, a family festival that lasts up to 18 days) Week 4: Come home… Continue reading
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The Seaside Qu’mitl Goes To The Seaside
The Seaside Qu’mitl is done, blocked, photographed – and will be heading to the seaside with me on Friday! It is made up of 3 variegated yarns (of different fibers and weights) and worked up in four different lace… Continue reading
Warty Bobbles 