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Sneak Peeks

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Carrie

I think I’ve hit a bit of a writer’s block wall this week.  All the things I have to tell you about are super secret!  I’m itching to show you, but…  Why would you want to see the gifts before … Continue reading →

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Last Call for Holiday Orders

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Carrie

A friendly reminder for those shopping for gifts for friends and family…  The last day for ordering from the Tangled Strands Etsy shop in time for Christmas delivery is this Thursday, December 17. The shop will be on vacation during … Continue reading →

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Drape-front Cardigan – Knitting and Knitting and Knitting and…

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Carrie

It’s been forever and a sweater ago since I told you about my design inspiration for a drape-front cardigan.  Why haven’t you heard much about it since then?  Well, let’s just say that cabled sweaters, new shop items, and lace … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – Tote Bags

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Carrie

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest things happening with the Tangled Strands Etsy shop, you may have seen the new tote bags already.  If not, no worries, I’ll give you the grand tour of the new listings. Recently … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – Stitch Marker Sets

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Carrie

The Tangled Strands Etsy shop has new stitch marker sets in stock!  Our bestseller stitch marker set is the blue flowers ceramic bead, so I’ve been keeping an eye out for similar beads in different colors. For your knitting pleasure, … Continue reading →

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Shop Update – Project Bags

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Carrie

We are now well into November, and you know what that means right?  Right.  You should be making your holiday wish lists and gift buying plans!  To help with that, I’ve been sewing and making up a storm to get … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights Shawl

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Carrie

Several weeks ago I signed up to test knit a new shawl pattern written by another designer.  The idea is to follow the pattern and provide feedback to the designer – is the pattern easy to follow, are there errors, … Continue reading →

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Completed Cabled Sweater

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Carrie

It’s done!  Not only is it done, but it has been washed and worn out in public.  The knitters gave it a big thumbs up, so I was glowing the whole night.  Here are the final photos for your inspection. … Continue reading →

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Cabled Sweater Body

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Carrie

I love knitting worsted weight sweaters.  Why?  Because they go so quickly!  In a couple of knit nights, I have this… Then in a few more days I have this… (Wow, that photo is blurry!  I think I need to … Continue reading →

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Cable Crossing Correction

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Carrie

In my last post, I told you about my plans for correcting a wrongly crossed cable in the sleeve of my sweater-in-progress.  First I thought I’d try just unraveling the columns of stitches for the incorrect crossing, fix the crossing, … Continue reading →

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