Tag Archives: blue

Spring Pi – Round 2

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Carrie

Remember the spring-themed half pi shawl?  The one I just had to design and cast on immediately?  The one I talked about in this post? Yep.  That one.  It’s still going!  I took a slight detour to finish a lace … Continue reading →

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Inspiration all Around

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Carrie

Every so often I get inspired to drop everything and make up something new.  As in, really make stuff up.  And you know I always have a few an overabundance of projects in progress.  I didn’t need to start anything … Continue reading →

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Cheerful Blues

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Carrie

There is so much activity going on around here, that the knitting has kind of taken a back seat.  Spinning is much more relaxing and less taxing on a sleepy brain.  I have been helping a friend out with refreshing … Continue reading →

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Beekeeper

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Carrie

I have a small stash of fingering weight yarn in two and three skein quantities that I have been saving for small shawls or summer tanks.  I grab them as I come across them in my wanderings, and they are … Continue reading →

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Learning a new trick

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Carrie

Every now and then I need to learn a new trick.  Not just learning a new thing – that happens every day (or it should).  I mean, something that challenges my brain and hands in a new way.  Husband and … Continue reading →

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Out on a Limb

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Carrie

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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Featherweight

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Carrie

Here in the Northwest, cardigans in every shape, color, and weight are the norm in every well-stocked wardrobe.  In the winter they add a cozy warm layer, in the spring and fall they guard against the temperature swings, and in … Continue reading →

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Finishitis

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Carrie

There’s a term in the knitting community for starting a bunch of projects all at once that may or may not get completed.  It’s called startitis.  And it’s a real problem for some people.  You may know it as “oooh … Continue reading →

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Blue Leaves Finale

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Carrie

I finally finished the Blue Leaves shawl/scarf.  Yay!  I really think I’m liking it as a wide scarf, now that I’ve worn it several times.  (And no, it’s not even blocked yet.) This is definitely my new favorite.  And of … Continue reading →

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Blue Leaves

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Carrie

I know, leaves don’t really come in this color – but I’m a blue girl.  When I’m not wearing black or brown, that is.  And this item should fit right into my wardrobe. The Thrifty Knitter’s Woodland Shawl pattern is … Continue reading →

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