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Spring Pi – Last Rounds

It seems that I’ve run into a strong bout of finishitis over the last few weeks.  Several WIPs have come out of hiding to get that final push to the finish line.  The pi shawl is no exception.  I was … Continue reading

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Spring Pi – Round 2

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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Spinning a Forest

The latest spinning adventure started with a braid of BFL fiber hand dyed in sections of light blue-grey, olive green, rusty brown, and brown-black.  I decided to try a new-to-me spinning technique to take advantage of the lovely coloring and … Continue reading

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Inspiration all Around

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

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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Cloudy Days and Fancy Footwork

A few months ago I decided to acquire a new spinning wheel.  This was a big decision, because it’s not as simple as buying smaller tools like knitting needles.  Wheels are a major investment.  And…I was worried about the antique … Continue reading

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The Long (Sleeved) Sprint to the End

Finally, the conclusion of the cabled sweater story!  Get the first three installments here, here, and here. Why is it that knitting the sleeves seems to take absolutely forever?  After all they’re just a fraction of the knitting, compared to … Continue reading

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Armholes, Sleeve Caps, and Cables – Oh my!

Continuing the story of the cabled sweater!  Get the first two installments here and here. Naps continued to be elusive and the medicine head never surfaced, though my nose frustratingly continued to run over. I took up my design materials … Continue reading

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A Cabled Puzzle

The story of the cabled sweater continues!  (Get the first installment here.) No, I didn’t succumb to a nap and I didn’t run out of steam.  Zippy energy remained and I continued to ride the wave for as long as … Continue reading

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Decoding Cables

Shortly after the holidays, I ran across one of the many cold bugs that folks have been passing around for the last month.  I bravely powered through it only to run into another one.  And another.  And another.  None of … Continue reading

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