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And Just Like That…It’s Done!

I guess that complaining about the sleeves taking forever spurred me on to sit down and actually concentrate on finishing them.  After all, they’re only sleeves.  And plain ones at that! Once that happened…well, they were done.  After one Knit … Continue reading

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January is for Selfish Knitting

After all of the knitting for everyone else is finished, it’s time to knit for myself.  I had only gotten about halfway through my purple Carrie sweater before I needed to put it away in favor of gift knitting.  But … Continue reading

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Holiday Roundup

I know.  We’re several weeks into the new year.  Not me though; I’ve been on vacation!  We welcomed in the new year along with everyone else, but it didn’t really FEEL like the new year yet.  Know what I mean?  … Continue reading

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On Cozy Sweaters

We’ve all got a favorite cozy sweater in our closets.  You know the one – it’s so soft, snuggly, and warm that we wish we could wear it every day.  The one that fits perfectly, is just right for our … Continue reading

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Out on a Limb

Now that I have a successful sweater project under my belt, I decided I felt confident enough to do it again.  This time I’m using a sweater recipe as a sort of guide (I’m heavily modifying it, of course) and … Continue reading

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Everyone Gets a Snow Day

You might have seen it on the news.  There’s strange weather afoot in Seattle – it’s not raining.  The city is quiet as everyone has settled in to hibernate for a few days.  Or work from home.  Whatever your preference. … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  I hope today finds everyone enjoying a wonderful visit with family and friends. My own lovely family just reminded me that it’s been a month since I last posted.  So I thought I would share the snow flurry … Continue reading

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Yarn Whorl

I may not be as speedy as some knit girls I know, but I’m still making progress. I finished the spinach green Lace and Cables socks.  These are from the Socks from the Toes Up book by Wendy Johnson, in … Continue reading

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Mercer Slough Nature Park

Monday woke to clear, cold weather and I decided to shift my workout plans for the week to accommodate.  Instead of the two mile exercise video in my living room, I opted for the two mile hike through Mercer Slough … Continue reading

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Stevens Pass

Last weekend we decided to play in the snow on a different mountain in the area.  Stevens Pass is about two hours northeast of us in the Cascades.  Most of the drive is a very gradual climb with the mountains … Continue reading

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