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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
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
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