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The Hat That Went To Portland
So, as I mentioned in an earlier post, my Mother asked me to knit her a hat. Actually, she was looking at a photo of my grand-daughter Gwen in a hand-knit (by Sarah — who is still kind of obsessed… Continue reading
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The Needles Are Listening
Shhhh. Don’t tell my knitting needles that Christmas is coming! In fact, if you could avoid the word “November” while in the vicinity of my knitting bag, that would be great. A lot of them (the needles) are tucked up… Continue reading
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How Do You Eat An Elephant?
The classic answer is, of course: one bite at a time. It is sensible advice whenever one is feeling overwhelmed (not actually eating an elephant – it’s a metaphor! though if it were a chocolate truffle elephant…). After hanging up… Continue reading
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Halloween 2009
When is a knitter not a knitter? When she is the Bust-it-out Halloween Costume Stitcher! Over the past couple of weeks, Sarah and I have spent an inordinate amount of time designing and creating Halloween costumes. We got all inspired,… Continue reading
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The Owl That Went To Portland
Without further ado, the Owl That Went To Portland (on time!): My Mother loved it! And has asked me to knit her a hat too! (actually, she hinted around until I offered) She wants one like the hat… Continue reading
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Binding Off The Second Eye
I am on another deadline. This time it is an owl that is going to Portland. Tomorrow. That is why I was binding off the second eye at 1:00 in the morning (I have not sewn them onto the facial… Continue reading
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The Hat That Went To London
In our last episode, the Wartybobbler had (almost) a week to design and knit a warm yet cool hat for her son (who is studying abroad) which was to be sent along with her daughter (who was flying to London… Continue reading
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So, I Got An Inspiration….
I have been chugging away at lace (for both our lace class sharf design and for the Joyful Ferocity) and stockinetting myself to sleep at night with the Humble Cardigan and the dress for Gwen. And suddenly, I have a… Continue reading
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Book Review
Returning from Portland this week, I found the books we had ordered had arrived. Yea!! There is nothing more exciting than a box of books – unless, perhaps, it is a box of yarn. But one cannot really compare books… Continue reading
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Autumnal Projects
It is officially and unquestionably autumn here. Sunday evening, we ate dinner outside on the back deck (lamb bbq – mmmm!) and lingered well after dark. The rains are coming and we will not have much opportunity to eat dinner… Continue reading
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