17th May '08Today's Top Blog Posts on Knitting
1. Swallowtail Take 2
This is just one of those lace patterns that I’ll probably knit a dozen times. It goes quick; with the perfect amount of row repeats and changes in charts. Smooth lace needles and some lovely silk just make my day. I…
2. Gone Fishin'
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Attempts to keep Fiona contained and secluded from the boys failed, because of this:So they’ve all met her, with careful introductions. Trevor likes her and plays with her very well, Aslan doesn’t mind her as long as…
3. Proving the Muggles Wrong
All sock-knitters know how well-meaning but misguided non-knitters often say, “Why knit a pair of socks when you can go…
4. Socks. And a contest!
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Conwyby Nancy BushPattern source: Knitting on the Road by Nancy BushYarn: The Knittery 4ply Sock: Merino Cashmere, in shade midnightNeedles: 2,5 mm Hey, I’m a cashmere girl after all! What a relief. I may not have…
5. Poor neglected blog…
Does anyone actually bother to read this thing anymore? Besides my mom (and even she may have given up on it by now)? I don’t know why I just can’t get the blogging mojo back. Too many other things going on, I guess…
6. Knits for an Italian Honeymoon
Well, a pregnant Italian honeymoon. If you’ve known me since the early days of blogging, you know that our honeymoon was supposed to happen four years ago in Italy. Time and money have gotten in the way, but as soon…
7. The Sock Goes On
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My new sock is taking shape:I am very happy with the way it is turning out, so it will live to see a heel!By the way, the Costa Socks pattern will be available at The Loopy Ewe soon.Speaking of sock patterns, I’ve…
8. Always the Last to Know
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Last night, after completing yet *another* knitting project (That’s three in three days, not that you’d know from reading here. . . yet.), I decided to reward myself with the pleasure of winding the yarn for my next new…
9. Mermaid
so for today’s post i’ve got another FO. ta-daa! another scarf!!! i know, i’m getting kind of boring with the scarves and the socks. yeah whatever. and this is my second gathered scarf. this time around i used berroco…
10. Sick days
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I’m taking a couple of sick days - I’m speechless and my brain is fuzzy after getting called in for day surgery yesterday. Nothing serious, but it’s left me with a souvenir strip of sore neck and shoulder stitches.…
11. Socks Socks Socks
I’ve spoken (probably a lot) about my strong preference for socks as the ideal travel project, at least for me. They are small, light, easy to keep track of and come in a charming variety of difficulties. There’s a…
12. Yummy
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Yet another spinning post from this obsessed spinner, but hey, at least I'm posting more consistently these days! Warning, this is a picture intensive post.Today, I am showing you the journey from fiber to…
13. If Frankie were a professional actress….
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… this would be her “wide-eyed starlet” headshot:
14. Lace Quickie
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Do not tell Interweave I posted today. I’m supposed to be finishing the essays for the little book. But I had to show you how the center of the Wedding Ring Shawl is turning out, even if it means getting locked into…
15. Life Comes Atcha Fast
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My mind is still playing catch up from the busy weekend. Then, I jumped right back into the work week with an exciting seminar on metadata and cataloging (holla!) and a fun night with these girls. Yep, my sissies are in…
