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A Tale Of Two Swatches
So, I like to swatch (I think knitters fall into 2 categories: those who enjoy swatching and those who don’t – although most knitters see the necessity, but then there are those who never-ever-ever swatch so it is best not… Continue reading
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How Fares The Joyful Ferocity?
The Joyful Ferocity has a mind and spirit of its own! It is the jacket commissioned by my dear friend, Joyce (hence the name) – more months ago than I would like to admit. It is decidedly the most spirited… Continue reading
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A Humble Cardigan
One would assume that a knitter – a dedicated and prolific knitter – would have a favorite handknit sweater in which to hang about. A cozy slip-on-in-the-evening sweater. A simple run-to-the-store sweater. A serviceable must-take-when-traveling sweater. Well, I do not… Continue reading
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Knitting Adventure Complete With Pirates
So, this evening I was home alone – an evening with a nice adventure movie and my knitting. I had chosen Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island for my movie and (somewhat reluctantly) a triangular gusset in moss stitch for my… Continue reading
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Stash Attack
I always get energized at this time of year – all those back-to-school years, I suppose. And I start sorting and organizing and up-dating – and we ended up at the hardware store getting new lighting fixtures. While we were… Continue reading
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An Odd Little Project
So, I suppose everyone has a favorite ratty old sweater. Mine is a cashmere cardigan the color of pancake batter. And it has become a little worse-for-wear around the elbows – probably since my usual knitting posture has me digging… Continue reading
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Could I Live At Starbucks?
On Thursday — finding ourselves with a free morning — George and I headed over to Starbucks for the first Pumpkin Spice latte and Pumpkin Spice scone of the season. As we intended to sit and linger for a while… Continue reading
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Oregon Coast Yarn Shops
I am re-united with my yarn! And can (as promised) give an account of our Oregon Coast yarn shopping exploits. Sarah and I hit A Yarn For All Seasons in Newport within a few days of hitting the coast. It… Continue reading
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Summer Travel Plays Havoc With Blogging
Dateline: Santa Clara, Calif. Sasha and I drove here directly from our family vacation at the Oregon Coast. She is moving into a new apartment and I am her driving buddy/cheap moving labor. And I can never resist a chance… Continue reading
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Knitting At The Beach
A family vacation at The Beach seems like an ideal knitting situation – until one is actually at The Beach with the family! I have worked many rows on Gwen’s blankets – which is the simplest knitting I brought. Good… Continue reading
Warty Bobbles 