Tag Archives: design

The Greening

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Carrie

Today the sun is out, the sky is blue, and the plants in my yard are putting out new little green leaf buds.  The hyacinths I showed you earlier this week are well up out of the dirt now, and … Continue reading →

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Blooming

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Carrie

Just a quick update today on the progress of the half pi shawl project.  I pushed through the last lace repeats with a speed that rivals even my active imagination.  That third section is addictive.  I started weighing my ball … Continue reading →

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No End In Sight

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Carrie

Once the latest cardigan project was off the needles, I picked up a little shawl project I had set aside prior to the end-of-year holidays.  I have also departed from my normal working style and am forcing myself to be … Continue reading →

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Drape-front Cardigan – Finished!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Carrie

Remember the drape-front cardigan experiment?  If not, you can catch up with my earlier posts about it here and here.  By now you’re probably thinking, “how long could a couple of sleeves take to finish?”  In my defense, you KNOW … Continue reading →

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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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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 – 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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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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