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I’d like to knit some sweaters for my son and my husband, especially since my son will be headed “north” for college. Trouble with men’s sweaters, the fit is tricky. I don’t want to knit something that is too baggy, too tight, too long, too short, too heavy, too light. See where this is headed? … Continue reading Knitting for Men
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Now that I’ve finished the Pirates of the Phantom Waves Legwarmers, I think I will start another Color Affection Shawl. I’ve knit this popular shawl two times and, after all of the colorwork for the Pirates of the Phantom Waves Legwarmers, I’m ready for some garter stitch heaven. I’ve gone to my stash and I… Continue reading Color Affection Fun.
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Just off the needles, Pirates of the Phantom Waves Legwarmers for my ballerina daughter! Inspired by a ballet (in which she performed) of the same name, these colorwork legwarmers have alternating waves and skull and bones flowers. Further inspiration came in the way of the cutest ever stitchmarkers from Voolenvine on Etsy. Adorable, right? I… Continue reading Pirates of the Phantom Waves
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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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My daughter’s dance company is currently rehearsing to perform “Pirates of the Phantom Waves”. I think a little pirate-inspired knitting is in order: I think some legwarmers based on these socks would be great. My daughter requested white with pink. Hopefully, I can knit them long before the show dates!
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