Oh to begin a new knitting project. Finding the perfect pattern. Not too hard but interesting looking with texture and wavy cables. Finding the perfect yarn from my stash...a superwash in a dark blue called Storm. Then making the gauge swatch, and miracle! it's perfect the first time in both width and length. Learned a new cast-on [open cast- ( Read more... )

This moved me, and I wanted to send it on to you ( Read more... )

Finished and it fits perfectly!!

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Years ago I made a start quilt with some bright batiks, but of course, nothing else in my house was even close to it ( Read more... )

Being as I have not updated in quite some time, thought I better do that first ( Read more... )

Can't believe either how they have grown. Laura nearly 14, Annabelle 6, Madeline 5


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Where is your mobile phone? table next to couch ( Read more... )

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I was at work [the world's largest retailer and it starts with a W, if you know what I mean] a few days ago, waiting for my shift to start and knitting.  I often use my ipod in the break room to avoid the complaining and ( Read more... )

Another finished project!!


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This is from a pattern on Knitty, called Viveka. I did improvise- the neckline is blanket stitched cause I just couldn't get the crochet to work out right. Okay, I just can't crochet! I also used the brown from the edging to finish the sleeves. The red is a superwash and the brown is a heather both from Knitpicks. I am very happy with this ( Read more... )