Monthly Archives: December 2007

We’re now Gravatar 2 Enabled

This site is now Gravatar 2 enabled.  If you have a Gravatar set up, then you will see it next to your comments.  If you want one, go to http://site.gravatar.com/ and create an account. If you don’t have a Gravatar, then … Continue reading

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Look Ma, No Cable Needle!

Well, I finally did it, I learned to do cables without a cable needle.  It is so easy, I’m shocked that they even make cable needles!  I’m working on the Celtic Cable Cap, using a cable needle.  Once I get … Continue reading

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Seaman’s Cap Extension

We were sitting at home last night, daughter in bed, nothing to do.  I didn’t have anything on needles, so I decided to fix my new hat.  It was just too short.  I frogged down to the start of the … Continue reading

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Little Tree Lost

This is strange, and totally off topic. We had crazy strong winds yesterday.  One time, I looked out the window, and there was a fresh-cut Christmas tree on my front lawn.  I watched it blow around a bit (yes the … Continue reading

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Reid is Finished

I completed the crochet border on Reid this evening.  I also finished weaving in the 10,000 yarn ends that I had been fighting with.  It’s crazy how many strands of yarn this project generated. I’m really happy with the results.  … Continue reading

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The FLAK begins

I finally got some test yarn for my latest project, FLAK(Follow the Leader Aran Knitting).  I knit the gauge swatch for the filler stitch last night.  I washed and blocked the swatch, can you believe it?  I chose a moss … Continue reading

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Long time, no post

It’s been a few days since I’ve had a chance to post.  My in-laws are in town from their Florida “estate” (it’s a camper trailer on a lot, with a shed).  We’ve been Christmas shopping.  I’m one of those people, … Continue reading

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Reid on the blocks

I washed and blocked Reid today.  Maybe I just suck at blocking, but this thing was a major pain in the …  Probably doesn’t help that this the first thing I’ve really ever blocked.  The pattern calls for the back … Continue reading

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The gloves come off…

…The needles that is.  My Triquetra fingerless gloves are done.  What started out as a pair of fingerless gloves turned into a bit of a fiasco.  I started knitting these based on a pattern and gauge of what I thought … Continue reading

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Knitting finshed on REID

I’ve finished knitting REID for my daughter Gwen.  I started a month or so ago.  It wasn’t too challenging, if you’re new to lacy patterns, don’t be afraid.  It’s really not that bad.  The basic patter repeats over 16 rows.  … Continue reading

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