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Year: 2013

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Necklaces That Say Summer

Bymichelle June 11, 2013August 2, 2022

I’ve been wanting some jewelry from Stephanie of Native Clutter‘s shop since we became Ravelry friends.  She makes some very light, delicate necklaces that are perfect for wearing in the…

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Nachtfalter- Week 1

Bymichelle June 7, 2013August 2, 2022

It would have been easy to skip ahead on the Nachtfalter Knitalong with it’s baby cable rib bottom.  Even though it’s tough on my wrists I found myself thinking, “Just…

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Anatomy of a Knitting Bag

Bymichelle June 6, 2013August 2, 2022

Don’t you love it when a plan comes together?  Me too and though some haven’t worked out lately, this one did.  I ordered a recycled leather bag/ knitting bag from…

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A Summer Tank

Bymichelle June 3, 2013August 2, 2022

The Harnett Tank is my evening tv project.  It’s knitting up fairly quickly with just a little work each night.  It was supposed to be my Arrested Development knit, but…

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Butterfly Lace is “Tricky”

Bymichelle June 2, 2013August 2, 2022

Tomorrow is the beginning of a Holla Knits knitalong for a pattern I’ve been dying to try- Nachtfalter by Stefanie Pollmeier.  I’m only just now finding time to swatch, which means…

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On the Beach Headband

Bymichelle May 28, 2013August 2, 2022

I needed something small that could be stuffed in a beach bag for a day trip a couple of weeks ago.  It also had to withstand dousings with sand and…

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Bombshell Shorts = Instant Fun

Bymichelle May 27, 2013July 27, 2022

Are these Bombshell Shorts not astounding?  They are my new camp shorts knit for the Pour Moi Knitalong, hosted by Evelyn, and they’re the most fun thing I’ve ever knit.   Even…

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Young Lady Bat

Bymichelle May 24, 2013July 27, 2022

It’s all finished and on my daughter’s person now, just in time for the last day of high school… ever!  I was doubtful that I could squeeze in a handmade…

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50mm | family | parenting | photography | places | thinking out loud | ugly places

Quietly Hopeful

Bymichelle May 22, 2013August 2, 2022

These are of one of my daughter’s closest friends.  I had the honor of shooting her graduation photos.  I’m posting the ones I like best, not necessarily the ones that…

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Knitalong Updates

Bymichelle May 16, 2013August 2, 2022

I set my Bombshell Shorts for the Pour Moi KAL aside to finish Lady Bat as a gift in the Spring Tops, Tanks, and Tees KAL; however, I’ve run out of…

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