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Potholders

Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting

By chance, I found out that Metro Meals on Wheels were asking for donations of handmade (knit, crochet, or sew) potholders. They would be used by drivers or given to clients. They are looking to collect 800 by this coming holiday season (deadline Dec 5), but have an ongoing goal of 8,000. Look for the [...]

Tags: blue, blue-green, charity, cotton, drops, garnstudio, garter, grandmother's favorite, hot pads, lily, lion cotton, lion-brand, meals on wheels, mn, multi, ombre, peaches-and-creme, potholders, sugar n cream, trek, yellow

Read more | Comments (6) | November 18, 2008

Bib Modeling Strategy

Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting

Stake out potential model’s favorite sleeping spot. Wait until model is asleep. Put camera and bib within easy reach. Wait a little bit longer. model could be faking sleep. Turn on camera. Double check that camera noise didn’t disturb model.

Tags: ann and kay, baby, bib, cats, cotton, mason, peaches-and-creme

Read more | Comments (17) | October 26, 2007

Bibbage!

Posted by limedragon | Filed under baby stuff, knitting

As I was working diligently on the baby set for my cousin, I realized I would be remiss if I didn’t whip up a couple of bibs to include in the package. I went stash-diving and found a couple of colorful cottons.

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If you think the cast-on (bottom edge) looks wonky on this bib, [...]

Tags: ann and kay, baby, bib, cotton, cousin, gift, mason-dixon, peaches-and-creme

Read more | Comments (11) | October 24, 2007

Colors of the Southwest

Posted by limedragon | Filed under knitting, yarn stash

Recently, my mom traveled to Tucson on a business trip. She stopped in at Purls East (Knitter’s Review article) on her last day and got me a couple things in great desert colors.

Tags: brown-sheep, dishcloth, mittens, peaches-and-creme, tucson, yarn stash

Read more | Comments (7) | May 24, 2007

Laughter is Important

Posted by limedragon | Filed under accessories, knitting, techniques

A couple weeks ago, I was in the mood to knit a washcloth and Dave’s Garterlac Dishcloth fit the bill perfectly. I had some Peaches & Creme in a crazy rainbow-like colorway that I thought might work well with the entrelac squares.

Tags: cotton, dishcloth, garter, garterlac, peaches-and-creme, rainbow, stitches midwest

Read more | Comments (8) | September 9, 2006