Category Archives: Knitting

HALLELUJAH, AMEN!

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Jim

After much cussing (and I do mean a LOT of cussing!), My January Chemo Cap is finished (yea, it’s way late).  It’s only as late as it is because I was 80% done with a different hat and I decided … Continue reading →

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FLAK Update

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Jim

My FLAK is making good progress.  I’ve moved the back to scrap yarn, and I’m picking up stitches for the front.  I made a minor change to the pattern here.  The instructions call for knitting the right front, then putting … Continue reading →

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Chemo Capathon

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Jim

Many of you know that my father died from complications after a bone marrow transplant.  He developed Leukemia late in life, and was just not able to survive the treatment. One of the things that made the horrific treatment a … Continue reading →

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She finally tried on Reid

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Jim

I finished this up, and gave it to Gwen as a Christmas present.  But we haven’t been able to get her to wear it! She finally put it on this morning.  Isn’t she adorable! P.S.  She only wore it for … Continue reading →

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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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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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