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2009: Planning

limedragon — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:35:41 +0000

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.
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Dad’s Cardigan

limedragon — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:32:30 +0000

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.

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Gansey in Triplicate

limedragon — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:23:46 +0000

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.

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2008: The End

limedragon — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:33:12 +0000

Hayy 2009 everyone! Here’s a montage of the projects I finished in 2008:
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A Christmas Stocking

limedragon — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:20:36 +0000

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.

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Have you seen my sock mojo?

limedragon — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:31:20 +0000

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
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Sister Scarves

limedragon — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:11:41 +0000

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.

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Just for me

limedragon — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:41:13 +0000

Even in the midst of crazy, stealthy holiday knitting, a knitter’s got to make something just for herself, right?

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Hrm

limedragon — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:21:19 +0000

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.
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Naughty Bird!

limedragon — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:27:21 +0000

So, have you seen the new Starbucks holiday cup design?
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