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Knitters everywhere are starting to think about the holidays! So many gifts to plan and buy yarn for and then to knit. So much fun! October 1st is exactly twelve weeks from when I need to be wrapping those gifts and putting them under the tree. So, what’s on my gift-knitting list? A few… Continue reading Twelve Weeks and Counting
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The Magic Loop that is! This method of knitting in the round has quickly become my favorite method for knitting small items, especially socks. Why? After I got the hang of this method, those pesky ladders disappeared! I maintain tension in the yarn much better with this method than with Double Pointed Needles (DPNs). The result,… Continue reading Do You Believe In Magic?
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My two kiddos are headed off to college, a bittersweet time for this soon to be empty-nester-mom. So proud of all that they have done and all of their accomplishments. They are both such wonderful young people who are kind and caring. I’m so happy for them but I’m going to miss them dearly. So,… Continue reading Bittersweet Symphony
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We have a spare bedroom in our basement that I’m going to re-purpose into my craft room aka studio. I’m so excited and have been busy planning how I’d like to decorate the room. While I’ve been running around doing errands the past few days, I’ve noticed some great home accessories with a knitted theme… Continue reading Knitting Inspired Décor
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Though I’d share some of the great patriotic themed home decor patterns that I found on Ravelry. I especially like this free wreath pattern by Kristen McDonnell: There’s several placemat patterns, but I really like this one by Jesse Rayot: Lastly, here’s a table runner pattern by Jean Clement: Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to… Continue reading Patriotic Knits
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