2009: Planning
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, yarn stash
I recently upgraded WordPress on this blog and decided a makeover was in order. It took several tries (I hoped to find a magazine style layout that worked to my liking, but no luck), and I really like the new look. Fresh and simple at the same time. I hope you all like it too. (And, please let me know if anything appears wonky to you.)
Here are my knitting goals for 2009. Read the rest of this entry…
Tags: afghan, goals, handwarmers, hessian, knitting, list, lopi, money, parents, patterns, ravelry, shawl, site updates, socks, stash, sweater, theme, wordpress, yarn, yarn diet
Dad’s Cardigan
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Here’s another gift for Dad, a cozy cardigan. I really liked the texture motif that continued from the cuff up the sleeve and saddle. It’s technically a jacket, and is knit with bulky yarn, so it was relatively quick to knit.
Tags: acrylic, bulky, cardigan, christmas, chunky, dad, farrow rib, gift, green, heather, jacket, kathy zimmerman, knit.1, lion-brand, mens, tweed, wool-ease, zipper
Gansey in Triplicate
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So, apparently, Mom and I created a monster when we collaborated on the first Gansey Watch Cap. It led to another, very similar hat, after which Dad asked for of his own (in the same two-color style) in maroon and gold, the U of MN Gopher colors.
Tags: acrylic, charlene-schurch, christmas, dad, gansey, gift, gold, hat, hats on!, lion-brand, maroon, wool, wool-ease
2008: The End
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Hayy 2009 everyone! Here’s a montage of the projects I finished in 2008: Read the rest of this entry…
Tags: berroco, brown, burgundy, classic merino wool, dream in color, ember, gift, goals, gray, mom, new year, patons, review, yarn diet, yarn stash
A Christmas Stocking
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During Grandma’s recent visit, I showed her a couple of books filled with Christmas Stocking designs. I told her to pick a couple that she liked, and that I would make her one for the coming holiday.
Tags: acrylic, christmas, gift, grandma, green, holiday, stocking, vanna's choice
Have you seen my sock mojo?
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I mostly made my holiday knitting deadline. Except for two pairs of socks. I just couldn’t get motivated to work on them. I started one, and the cuff was way too bag, and I felt the weight of the dreaded sock curse creeping upon me.
I feel I can’t start any new projects until I get these deadlines completed. The lack of motivation is starting to affect me in other ways: I see so many gorgeous patterns on Ravelry that I would like to make but I can’t choose one pattern or even a yarn.
For instance, I got this lovely handspun yarn (by Kasha’s Knits) for Christmas Read the rest of this entry…
Tags: christmas, cursed, etsy, gift, handspun, kasha's knits, knit 1 below, socks, wensleydale, yarn stash
Sister Scarves
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Here’s pair of recent FOs I think I’m safe to show you all. :) (Note to S-Let me know if you want this post hidden until after the holidays!) These little scarves were made for S to give as gifts later this month.
Tags: 3 kittens, baby alpaca, buttons, double knitting, friend, gift, green, joann, misti, neckcozy, neckwarmer, pidge, pink, plymouth, scarf
Just for me
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Even in the midst of crazy, stealthy holiday knitting, a knitter’s got to make something just for herself, right?
Tags: cables, classic merino wool, fingerless, green, improvisation, mitts, patons, rib, twisted
Hrm
Posted by limedragon | Filed under general
Do you use 43 Things? It’s a website where you can put in your life goals. I noticed they had a personality quiz, so I tried it. I’m a bit surprised by the results. Read the rest of this entry…
Tags: know thyself, meme, silly
Naughty Bird!
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So, have you seen the new Starbucks holiday cup design? Read the rest of this entry…
