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I thought y’all might be amused by some knitting misadventures. Today, after casting on a new sock, I picked up the “tail” and knit with it until there was almost nothing left. The photo was taken once I started unknitting my mistake. I do this more often than I care to admit! Has this… Continue reading Knitty Confessions – #1
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I started these socks, or rather this sock as there is still only one, a while ago. I’m using my own hand dyed yarn for the first time and MadelineTosh sock yarn in Edison Bulb ( I really heart this colorway). Since my own yarn is OOAK and the skein is only about 400 yards,… Continue reading WIP Progress – Socks!
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Yesterday, I attempted my first batch of homemade liquid laundry detergent for hand washables. Specifically, I wanted to make something to hand wash my HandKnit items and my handdyed yarns. After reading many blogs and “recipes” on the web, I found out that most homemade liquid laundry detergents generally were made from the following: *… Continue reading DIY – Keep It Clean
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I’m just about finished with a new knitting pattern that includes instructions for both a throw and a baby blanket. I’m using Knitpicks Brava Sport Yarn. It’s great for blankets! Here’s a sneak peek: The pattern should be posted on Ravelry in a day or two. Check back here for details.
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I recently saw a great DIY clutch made from clear vinyl that I knew would make a perfect project bag. However, as a knitter, a few changes were needed to keep yarn from snagging on the no-sew edges. Here’s what I came up with: Supplies: a yard of 16 gauge clear vinyl from my local… Continue reading DIY – No-Sew Project Bag
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