Monthly Archives: September 2006

Cloud Knitting

Posted on September 29, 2006 by CabledSheep

I’ve started knitting the Drops 88-13 pullover I’ve been wanting to make. I decided to use Douceur et Soie instead of the Vivaldi specified in the pattern. It’s a much lighter yarn (about half the weight), but I think it … Continue reading →

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Fully Vested

Posted on September 28, 2006 by CabledSheep

It’s done! I finished the vest requested by DH, and he’s very pleased. This was the first time he’d ever asked me to knit anything for him. He even helped design it – he was very specific about wanting a … Continue reading →

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Sock Virgin No More

Posted on September 27, 2006 by CabledSheep

Yes, it’s true, I finally lost my virginity! It was a bit painful, but worth it. I’m pleased to introduce “Mocha Parfait”, my first-ever socks. I used one skein of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock yarn, in color #305 (Safari). Because … Continue reading →

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Seams Seem Good

Posted on September 26, 2006 by CabledSheep

Last night I was working on the vest for my husband, and finished the main part. He was very excited about it. I had to look up how to graft the shoulder seams since I was knitting in garter stitch. … Continue reading →

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Repetition, Repetition, Repetition

Posted on September 24, 2006 by CabledSheep

Sorry, this post has nothing to do with knitting today. A few days ago, I read Margene’s blog entry about how she’d read on Deb’s blog that “Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo” is a complete sentence. I … Continue reading →

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