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I’d like to knit some sweaters for my son and my husband, especially since my son will be headed “north” for college. Trouble with men’s sweaters, the fit is tricky. I don’t want to knit something that is too baggy, too tight, too long, too short, too heavy, too light. See where this is headed? … Continue reading Knitting for Men
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I’ll admit, as a knitter, it is sometimes difficult to live in the South. Our generally mild winters don’t create much of a need to knit beautiful, warm sweaters, scarves, hats and mittens. A southern knitter like me must truly love what I’ll call winter knitting techniques or perhaps have extended family who live in… Continue reading Cold Weather Knits
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Hemlock Ring Blanket – Pattern adapted by Jared Flood I just finished blocking my first-ever, Hemlock Ring Blanket. I have to tell you, once I started knitting it, I couldn’t put it down. Really, it was much, much easier than anything I ever imagined! Nothing more complicated than yarnovers, SSKs, K2togs and PSSOs. Fan… Continue reading FO – Hemlock Ring Blanket (and a Knitting Pictorial!)
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Today’s Topic: Day six: 2nd April. Something to aspire to. Is there a pattern or skill that you don’t yet feel ready to tackle but which you hope to (or think you can only dream of) tackling in the future, near or distant? Is there a skill or project that makes your mind boggle at… Continue reading Something to Aspire To
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Wow! It has been Forever since I Iast blogged….looks like the first day of school in fact! Yes, I’ve been busy with the kiddos and taking them here, there and everywhere. I wouldn’t have it any other way. My son has his learner’s permit and can’t wait to get his driver’s license; I will miss… Continue reading Catching Up!!!!
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