Monthly Archives: August 2006

Instant Gratification

Between bigger projects, I like having something small and quick to do, to satisfy that urge for instant gratification. Hence the Children’s Cotton Hat from Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson (a very nice book, but if you have … Continue reading

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The Sock Virgin

Last night I attended my first SLC Stitch ‘n Bitch. Great group – I had a very nice time. It was revealed, however, that I am, in fact, a sock virgin. Sigh. I guess if I’m going to be in … Continue reading

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Just off the needles – Honeymoon

The famous Honeymoon Cami in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (Terracotta). Instead of the Twisted Rib Eyelet border, I used the Arbor Lace pattern from “Knitting on the Edge” by Nicky Epstein (by the way, see the book errata here). It’s … Continue reading

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Drops 88-23 pullover

Yes! I want it! Drops Pattern 88-23 done in GarnStudio Vivaldi. Unfortunately, it seems that GarnStudio yarns are difficult to find in the U.S., even by mail order – most places that carry the brand don’t carry the full line, … Continue reading

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Vegan Knitting

My DH said I should combine my hobbies of gardening and knitting by knitting something out of my spaghetti squash. I guess that’s one way to use them up faster! So here’s my newest project.

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