Tag Archives: fall

Goats!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Carrie

I solemnly swear that I am not going to come home with a baby goat anytime soon.  Really.  Seriously.  Instead, I’m living that side of the fibery life through someone with their very own fiber farm.  I arrive, I help, … Continue reading →

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Fiber Fusion Northwest

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Carrie

‘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

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Carrie

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

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Carrie

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

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Carrie

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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Lestrange Cloak

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Carrie

Let me tell you the story of a medium-weight cardigan project that I’ve been working on for over a year.  It came out of the in-progress basket occasionally so that I could knit furiously on it and make a ton … Continue reading →

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On Cozy Sweaters

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Carrie

We’ve all got a favorite cozy sweater in our closets.  You know the one – it’s so soft, snuggly, and warm that we wish we could wear it every day.  The one that fits perfectly, is just right for our … Continue reading →

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Last Glimpse of Summer

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Carrie

Last weekend we got a glimpse of summer.  It was sunny and warm and we all went outside – without our sweaters.  I expected to pull up all of the summer veggie plants, now that the sun is visibly arcing … Continue reading →

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Autumn (Knitting) Fever

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Carrie

Similar to Spring Fever, Autumn Fever has hit with a vengeance.  We really only got about a week or so of actual summer this year, so I’ve happily skipped on to Fall a bit early and switched out a portion … Continue reading →

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Drowning in apples

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Carrie

Yes, it is possible to drown in apples.  I wouldn’t have thought it was just a few months ago, but I am now convinced. We moved to the Seattle area not long ago and the rental we found to move … Continue reading →

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