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Year: 2014

50mm | knitting | photography | thinking out loud

My Petawawa Toque

Bymichelle November 25, 2014August 3, 2022

What’s the deal with all of the hats?  I have all of these winter sweater-y plans, with yarn ready in “yarn corner”, but I keep side-tracking into hats.  Several were…

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50mm | cheap stuff | craft | knitting | thinking out loud

One Step Closer to the Apocalypse

Bymichelle November 24, 2014August 3, 2022

I have a new survival skill to add to my “In case of Apocalypse” repertoire.  I have memorized an easy, fast hat that can be made with only half a…

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family | iphoneographs | knitting | linkage | phoneography | shows | thinking out loud

Gifts Happen

Bymichelle November 20, 2014August 3, 2022

So my only planned Christmas knit is finished.  However, I’ve sort of started two more since then with a possible third in the wings.   I realize this was going…

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50mm | books | knitting | linkage | new to me | shows | thinking out loud

Bus Stop Pullover

Bymichelle November 13, 2014August 3, 2022

On paper, I loved it.  They looked like perfect little totoros holding umbrellas.  After knitting body and sleeves up to the yoke and seeing that the variegated yarn wasn’t working…

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giveaway | knitting | linkage | stuff

Antipodes Shawl Giveaway Winner

Bymichelle November 11, 2014August 3, 2022

The winner of the Antipodes shawl pattern, by Libby Jonson, is Jez, or Jezren on Ravelry with her comment:  Such a lovely colour and really suits you! I would love…

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iphoneographs | knitting | phoneography | photography

Mitt-a-Long

Bymichelle November 7, 2014August 3, 2022

I made a Grinchy kind of commitment this year.  No hand knit Christmas gifts unless they happen to get finished in time for Christmas Day.  Things have been a little…

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50mm | knitting | photography | places

Liaison Tee

Bymichelle November 6, 2014August 3, 2022

So this is the Liaison Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen.  It’s November and I was quite comfortable in this top for these photos.   I know I’ll wear it a ton….

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50mm | craft | knitting | linkage | new to me | photography

Antipodes Shawl and a Giveaway

Bymichelle November 4, 2014August 3, 2022

I’m a shawl knitting noob.  I love the way they look, but was intimidated by the fine lace.  I just always seemed to have a sweater on the needles.  You…

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50mm | knitting | photography

One for Me

Bymichelle October 27, 2014August 3, 2022

I had to squeeze in one more for myself.  I guess I’ve being influenced by the world around me, but I’m in love with pinks, mauves, and purples these days….

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family | my home | parenting | phoneography | photography | places | thinking out loud

Purple Kool Aid

Bymichelle October 22, 2014August 4, 2022

I’m a little hesitant to show this very purple hat because, honestly, I think the garish colors mess up an otherwise lovely hat pattern.  But it’s Mid-County Madness week and…

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