Archives » April, 2008

Vintage Mohair

I scored a bit of vintage mohair yarn from my mom yesterday. I’m hoping to use it for something a bit special, either for myself or my mom. Any thoughts?
There is about 3 1/2 skeins (around 240 yards) of a mohair/wool blend yarn in a creamy-beige color that just says “Super Brushed”. Is that the [...]

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We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Knitting

To cast on for more projects.
Evidently having three WIPs wasn’t enough, so I’ve cast on two more. The Alpine Lace Scarf (Ravelry Link) in Victorian Lace Today, and Tubey.  I don’t think I’ve ever had this many WIPs going at once. Why the insanity? I’ll be leaving on vacation soon, and I’ll need something to [...]

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Minx

I’d like to be young enough to be able to pull this pattern off. Without people snickering behind my back.

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Tulipless Festival

For years I’ve wanted to go out to the gardens at Thanksgiving Point. Especially during their Tulip Festival, since I’ve heard it’s beautiful. This year the festival runs from April 11-26. My only chance to go was yesterday, so even though I really didn’t have the time to spare, I went anyway.
Unfortunately, it was a [...]

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Bringing Down the House

House Concert, that is. DH and I really enjoy going to local house concerts when we have the chance. For those not familiar with them, they’re just what it sounds like - concerts held in a house. The one we go to generally holds about 40 people. It’s a great way to have a very [...]

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