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For me, finishing a knitted project can be more intimidating that the actual knitting part. All those pesky ends to weave in. Will it unravel? Will my attempt to hide the yarn show too much? Will it take forever? Well, after googling “how to weave in ends knitting” this morning, I think I have found… Continue reading Finishing School
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I’m sure I’m not the only knitter out there who’s been watching hours and hours of the Wimbledon tennis coverage. Wimbledon has been so fascinating this year due to the elimination of so many of the top-seeded players. As I write, Marion Bartoli and Sabine Lisicki will be playing in the Women’s Final; one will… Continue reading The Tennis Sweater
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If you’ve seen my Tweets or Instagram lately, you’ll know that I’ve started knitting the Great Divide Shawl by Michele Brown. I’m knitting it as part of the Great Divide KAL. I’m using Anzula Squishy yarn in Key Lime and Teal (possibly with Lavender as an accent color) that I purchased at Purl Soho. Squishy… Continue reading By George! I Think I’ve Got It!
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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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Now that I’ve finished the Pirates of the Phantom Waves Legwarmers, I think I will start another Color Affection Shawl. I’ve knit this popular shawl two times and, after all of the colorwork for the Pirates of the Phantom Waves Legwarmers, I’m ready for some garter stitch heaven. I’ve gone to my stash and I… Continue reading Color Affection Fun.
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