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I love going to my mailbox and finding yarn!  Of course, I knew it would be there since I ordered it a few days ago but it’s still fun to walk in the house, open the package and find this: They’re both Eidos yarn from The Verdant Gryphon. The purple is called Argive Helen and… Continue reading Yarn Acquisitions
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With my son starting college “up north”, I wanted to knit a scarf for him that  had some interest both visually and for me as a knitter.  Since I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I designed  this scarf which is fairly  basic and simple, with some squishy and warm cables throughout. Woodbury is a modern… Continue reading Woodbury
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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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Just listed for FREE on Ravelry – a quick and easy SoCal inspired infinity scarf pattern.  Easy, peasy with size 13 needles and seamless if you use a provisional cast-on.  A great way to use some worsted weight yarn from your stash!! DOWNLOAD BETTY’S INFINITY SCARF PATTERN HERE !!! Happy Knitting!
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Today is the last day of our Thanksgiving break.  The kids are sleeping in and my husband has made a pot of coffee.  While he is reading his  newspapers (hardcopies and online!), I am happily searching Ravelry, looking for patterns that can be knit from my stash for holiday gifts. I have already knit several… Continue reading Sunday Morning Knitting
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