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Miss Margaret Socks – newly released!

Introducing: little Miss Margaret! Miss Margaret is my latest pattern. She was released yesterday for Three Irish Girls’ Sock Yarnista club. She’ll be available for purchase for non-club members shortly at Three Irish Girls. She is a cuff down sock … Continue reading

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Where are they now?

KnitCroBlo Day 6: Document the current state and use of an object you have knitted or crocheted. Fiddlehead Mittens I actually don’t know exactly what these mittens are up to now. They were for a swap partner, and I hope … Continue reading

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Where do you indulge?

KnitCroBlo Day 5: Where do you like to indulge in your craft? Since I am generally designing while I knit, I must have at least a piece of paper and pencil handy….but often times my laptop, too. I’m hugely into … Continue reading

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What would you like to learn: knitcroblo 4

KnitCroBlo Day Four: Is there a skill related to your hobby that you hope to learn one day? I want to learn how to chart crochet! I’m fairly proficient with knit charting. I even have a really nifty program that … Continue reading

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Knitting Needle Conversion Chart

Let’s be frank. I like to knit socks on tiny needles. And I like to know both the US size (000) and the metric (1.75mm) but most knitting needle conversion charts don’t list these sizes. So I’ve made one for … Continue reading

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Socks….lots and lots of socks.

I’ve been meaning to blog more, but not doing a good job of it for the past several (read 6-9) months. I’m attempting to fix that now, and get back on my Monday blogging schedule again. I have been busy … Continue reading

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Twinkle Mitts, Mitten & Cowl – new pattern release, Jan 2009

Twinkle Mitts, Mittens, and Cowl – January 2009 from Yarn Love New Pattern release from Yarn Love! Our newest pattern: the Twinkle Set will be released January 2009. The pattern includes instruction for average adult sizing of fingerless mitts (pictured), … Continue reading

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My house smells like spiced pumpkin scones!

Wow. It’s been a while since I blogged, eh? I’ve always had this problem with journaling. If I get out of the habit, it’s months before I get back to it. I must not be very committed to writing down … Continue reading

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We interrupt this regularly scheduled untimely demise to bring you…

Wellness! And another blog post! There has been a long delay. In fact, in my last post, which was nearly a month ago, we still had a good deal of snow on the ground. Since that time: I have not … Continue reading

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They’re done, and I’ve moved on.

I finished the Thrummed Mushroom colorwork mittens for my swap partner. I carefully washed and blocked them, lovingly wrapped them, and mailed them on their way to Canada…..and then realized I never took a finished picture of them! Oi! What … Continue reading

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