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. [...]
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:
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?
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting
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 [...]
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
Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting
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.
Tags: know thyself, meme, silly
Naughty Bird!
Posted by limedragon | Filed under general
So, have you seen the new Starbucks holiday cup design?
