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I might have been a little too ambitious packing yarn-y related things for our trip to DC. First, a pair of socks in stripey-yarn. I’m using String Theory Colorworks in Lacerta. I’m improvising a little pattern with a short-row heel and toe. As soon as I get the second sock done, I hope to share… Continue reading On Pins and Needles
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I think I’m just happy! I finished knitting my sweater design for Holla Knits. Completed the seaming. (there wasn’t much: the body is one piece and the sleeves are knit in the round). Added a 1×1 rib along the edge. And buttons. Put it in a box and sent it to Allyson of Holla Knits. I… Continue reading Nirvana
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Umm…Don’t get the wrong idea here…no amount of practice will turn this tool-challenged gal into Mrs. Fix-It. As I type this, I am sitting across from a wall where a somewhat askew picture hangs silently pleading for help…My handiwork. As you can imagine, I now have a list of excellent contractors and repairpeople. Consequently, I stay as far away… Continue reading Construction Skillz
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Yaysies! I am almostfinished with writing out the pattern instructions for my Holla Knits sweater design! I’m using KnitPicks Brava Worsted Weight Yarn in Cobblestone Heather and Rouge. I love this color combination! The colors are right out of Pantone’s Colors for Fall 2012!! And this yarn!! It’s so soft and squishy! Brava comes in a… Continue reading Pattern Progress
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Pulling into the driveway earlier this week, I saw it…THE BOX. Y’all know which one I’m talking about…the USPS box which automatically communicates its contents before you can even pick it up. I’m talking about YARN. There was yarn in that box, I just knew it. Funny thing is, I didn’t remember ORDERING any yarn. So… Continue reading The Box!
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