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I took a day off from knitting but still had a lot of fun the other morning with the following crafts: DIY Coasters – I used inexpensive cork coasters from the craft store and beach-themed stamps. More Stitchmarkers – well, you know, the craft store was having a sale on beads and I couldn’t resist… Continue reading DIY – Crafty Day
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I’ve started knitting a pair of socks with lots of cables and twisted stitches. I like to use a cable needle since I’m not at a point where I’m comfortable with “knit into the 2nd and 3rd stitch through the back loop and then purl the 1st stitch and then slide all three stitches off… Continue reading A Little Help from My Friends
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The Kitchener Stitch – terribly confusing when you first start using it, right? I have a little “mantra” that I repeat as I go along: To begin, “as if to purl” (first front stitch); “as if to knit” (first back stitch) Then, “as if to knit, slip it off, as if to purl” for the… Continue reading Knitty Confessions – #3
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I am finally starting a Lopapeysa-inspired sweater. If you recall, I started talking about these beautiful sweaters here and here. I even ordered LettLopi yarn which is the lighter version of Icelandic Lopi yarn from Alafoss. Now, I’m finally going to use it! My niece is going on an extended wilderness medical training program as… Continue reading Finally – Lopapeysa!
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Seconds ago, I was making progress on the toe of the sock that I am knitting and then, I got to a part of the yarn that, for lack of a better term, I will call “fragile”. You know what I mean, it’s a little frayed. Even with the best of yarns, if you knit… Continue reading Knitty Confessions – #2
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