Monthly Archives: April 2009

Dye Charts

Posted on April 30, 2009 by cheryl

One of the local galleries near my house sells these interesting Navajo dye charts, showing the plants used for the dyes, samples of the yarn color produced by the dyes, and a small weaving. (Click to go to Flickr for … Continue reading →

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So maybe it looks like a red-and-white cow

Posted on April 29, 2009 by cheryl

I’ve started on the #16 Sleeveless Top from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005. This may or may not be the first in a series of sweaters I’m crazy to make this year. The original yarn (Skacel Collection Samoa) does not appear … Continue reading →

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Now Norma (wears my) Knits

Posted on April 28, 2009 by cheryl

I’m sad to say that Norma’s on her way back to Vermont this morning. But we had a great time while it lasted! I told Margene to check Norma’s luggage thoroughly before sending her off to the airport this morning. … Continue reading →

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FO: Thermal

Posted on April 27, 2009 by cheryl

I had to wrestle Norma to the ground to get it back, but it was worth it. Pattern: Thermal by Laura Chau, Knitty Winter 2006 Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss, Pumpkin, 7 skeins Size: B Needles: 3 mm (US 2.5) Modifications: … Continue reading →

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Get Your Daily Greens

Posted on April 27, 2009 by cheryl

Green yarn, that is. All of  a sudden, I’m being attacked by green yarn. I just bought green yarn for two different projects, neither of which I’m planning to start right now as they’re definitely winter projects. But when looking … Continue reading →

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