Monthly Archives: January 2008

Glove Repair

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Jim

I finally had enough of the sloppy, not fitting ribbing on my Triquetra Cable Gloves. So, I cut the ribbing off, picked up the stitches and knit a new ribbing with different yarn and smaller needles. I originally used size … Continue reading →

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Magic Mittens

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Jim

I finally broke down. The ladies at my LYS have been “gently encouraging” me to try the magic loop for a while now. I had a pair of mittens to make for Gwen, so I decided to try it. I … Continue reading →

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FLAK is on track

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Jim

The yarn arrived for my sweater yesterday. I was so excited that I got right to work. After taking some measurements, and some quick (and painless) math, I knocked out the shoulder saddles. I can’t wait to get to work … Continue reading →

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Influenza Socks

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Jim

I finally finished up my socks. I started them when I came down with influenza. That was not a terribly fun experience. I spent two days with a fever and wicked cough. On the third day, I went to the … Continue reading →

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The Flu

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Jim

Yep, I’ve got the flu. Not a bad cold, not the kind that makes you live in the bathroom, good old-fashioned influenza. It sucks, really. I’m achy, tired, cold, then hot, hacking, coughing, sneezing. I’m a NyQuil commercial. I went … Continue reading →

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FLAK – Cable Swatch is complete

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Jim

The cable swatch is one complete repeat (24 rows) of the center panel (right side of the photo) and one side panel (left side of the photo). Starting at the right is a 6 stitch wave cable, then a 4 … Continue reading →

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Shannon’s Celtic Cable Hat finished

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Jim

And it looks GREAT on her! This is my first “Girl From Auntie” project. I’m truly amazed by the quality of her design on this pattern. Not only is the pattern extremely well written, the charts are easy to follow … Continue reading →

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Back to work blues

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Jim

I haven’t had much time for knitting this week. I had to go back to work, so I’m getting back on schedule. Not enough sleep = SleepyScotsman = knitting mistakes = NotKnittingScotsman. I did notice a huge mistake on my … Continue reading →