Processing….

I have not received that Rowan Vintage Knits books I bought last week. Apparently the order is still in “processing”. What does that mean exactly, hm? It’s been a WEEK! (pout) Ah, well. I started working on a cabled purse project to go with the two Chic on the Halfshell purses I made a little [...]

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One down, another one started

The Shawl Collared Cardigan is done! It was relatively simple and straightforward – that’s why I love doing baby things – so quick to work up…..
I didn’t do as well on the collar as I could have, maybe should have used needles one size smaller? It seems a bit loose….Oh well, it’s done and I’m [...]

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Binx and Progress

This isn’t a very updated photo of Binx, but still one of my favorites. It was taken when we first moved into our house and we barely had any furniture, since all my things were being sent from Germany. We had this huge bean bag that the puppy took a liking to…..

Oops, I spilled wine [...]

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I’m Weak!!

Remember just the other day, how I said I wouldn’t buy any more knitting stuff until I used up some of my stash?? Well….I feel obligated to report that I caved. Yes, caved. This is coming in the mail shortly:

I doubt I’m ready for these patterns yet, but here are some of the ones I [...]

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Irish Hiking Scarf

I finished the Irish Hiking Scarf! I was worried it wouldn’t come out long enough, but I used exactly one ball of the yarn (RH supersaver in Fleck) and it’s just right. This was my first attempt at cabling, and I have to say I’m pleased with it. About half way through, I decided to [...]

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FO

Yes, it’s true! I finished the Baby Reefer Jacket from Debbie Bliss Cotton Knits for All Seasons. I was knitting up an absolute storm over the weekends (took me almost 3 weekends to finish this, which is lightening fast FOR ME).
This is done with some Bernat worsted weight acrylic yarn that I had on [...]

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Humble Beginnings…..

I am working on several projects at the moment. One is a Christmas knitting project: It’s the Irish Hiking Scarf that everybody and their mother has made, and I am now catching up. It’s going to be for my grandfather. I’m using Red Heart Super Saver (I know! I know!) in Fleck. Hey, it’s my [...]

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