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

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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Fiber Fusion Northwest

‘Tis the season for fiber festivals and craft fairs.  This is my favorite time of year.  The summer heat starts to break, the rains start up again, the leaves start to turn, the wool sweaters, hats, and shawls come out … Continue reading

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Bring on the Clouds

Happy Fall, everyone!  I don’t know about you, but I’ve been ready for fall weather for weeks now.  Cooler temperatures, crisp breezes, cloudy skies, and RAIN.  Yep, we’re doing a jig every time it rains now.  Bring on the clouds. … Continue reading

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Goat Hair Everywhere

A few weekends ago a friend and I volunteered our novice services to a local fiber farm.  They needed hands to help out with shearing their angora and pygora goats, and it turns out they’re not opposed to that help … Continue reading

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Drape-front Cardigan – Inspiration and Design

The design bug hit me again.  Hard.  And once again, the inspiration came from a piece that was already in my closet.  It is a cardigan I already love, but wish was just a bit warmer.  Why mess with a … Continue reading

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