Monthly Archives: February 2016

Handspun Sweater: Casting On

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Carrie

Wow!  This week has really gotten away from me.  One minute it was Monday, then I look up and it’s already Friday.  I blame the sunshine we’ve been having.  It’s obviously gone to my head. You may be wondering what … Continue reading →

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The Greening

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Carrie

Today the sun is out, the sky is blue, and the plants in my yard are putting out new little green leaf buds.  The hyacinths I showed you earlier this week are well up out of the dirt now, and … Continue reading →

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Blooming

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Carrie

Just a quick update today on the progress of the half pi shawl project.  I pushed through the last lace repeats with a speed that rivals even my active imagination.  That third section is addictive.  I started weighing my ball … Continue reading →

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No End In Sight

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Carrie

Once the latest cardigan project was off the needles, I picked up a little shawl project I had set aside prior to the end-of-year holidays.  I have also departed from my normal working style and am forcing myself to be … Continue reading →

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Add Another One To The Pile

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Carrie

You know how I said that my latest cardigan project had gotten to the point where I could just zoom along on it to the finish?  Well, “zoom” turned out to be a good word to use.  I worked on … Continue reading →

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The Experiment Continues

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Carrie

Happy Friday!  Just a quick check in today to show you how the spinning color experiment is going. So far I’ve spun up just three of the little bumps of fiber strips onto my first bobbin.  I’m finding it easier … Continue reading →

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More Cardigan

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Carrie

When it’s cold and wet outside sometimes you just want something warm to wrap around yourself.  Enter the cardigan.  Versatile and good-looking – what’s not to love?  My closet is full of lightweight cotton versions that I’ve been pushing into … Continue reading →

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