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The Nature Of Things
Finding myself both over-extended on my knitting (i.e. too many active projects) and behind on my knitting (i.e. not making satisfactory progress on said projects), I realize that – once again –I have been overlooking The Nature of Things. It… Continue reading
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Flammability
A couple of nights ago, the smoke detector in our bedroom went off – for about 10 seconds. There was no fire, no smoke — maybe something had wafted in through the open window? We’ll never know. But at about… Continue reading
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A Pink Layette
Of course, when one has a brand new grand-daughter, one does not need any further excuse to knit dainty wee pink things. It is shockingly easy to go all pink-wild in the yarn store — and I have the receipt… Continue reading
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Pink Yarn
I went shopping for pink yarn. Kimonos, sacques, booties, hats: Cradle blanket:Sweet! Need I say more?! Continue reading
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Another Baby In My Knitting Bag
I have a new grand-daughter! Gwenneth Marie born 5:30 am Sunday May 10th (on Mother's Day!) at 9lbs 3 oz.She is lovely — lots of dark hair, deep blue eyes. Very calm and robust.Sarah (her mom) is doing well, too. … Continue reading
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Matinee Jacket Update
The Matinee Jacket is nearly done and I have photographic proof: I am dragging my feet on the finishing work, as usual. I have told myself (quite sternly) to do one bit each day. So, I three-needle-bound-off the… Continue reading
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More Arithmetic
One of the benefits of being a designer is the regular opportunity to find one self to be wrong. It is humbling and good for the soul. I was blessed with such an opportunity a couple of days ago when… Continue reading
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Not Arithmetic
Tempted as I am to regale everyone with details of the two hours I spent working out the numbers for the next portion of the Joyful Ferocity (that is, what followed once I had the 372 stitches on the needles),… Continue reading
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Dramatic Episode
The likelihood of my knitting memoirs being made into a major motion picture (at least of the Steven Spielberg variety) is pretty small. Not for lack of plot twists or an engaging cast or characters, but because the most dramatic… Continue reading
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An Awkward Silence
It has been almost 2 weeks since my last blog posting. It happens from time to time, but coming back always makes me feel awkward – as if I had walked out the room in the middle of a conversation… Continue reading
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