February 2018 – My So-Called Handmade Life

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Episode 4: On Mission

Bymichelle February 27, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 4 I share pics and video from my recent trip to Peru and a little about the people I met and the work we did.

Image of me in The Edge sweater knit in affordable Cascade Eco yarn.

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Best Sweater Pattern Ever

Bymichelle February 26, 2018July 27, 2023

I did not write this post title lightly. I say this knowing that, according to Ravelry, I have knit 68 sweaters, many of which I loved. I say that knowing…

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Plane Knitting

Bymichelle February 9, 2018July 27, 2023

What an easy, relaxed knit! I pull The Weekender, by Andrea Mowry, out when I want the ease of stockinette so I can just relax and chat or watch tv….

Image of The Edge cabled sweater in progress.

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Test Knit, I Know I Know

Bymichelle February 7, 2018July 27, 2023

I realize I said in my first podcast episode that I wouldn’t be doing any deadline knitting projects, no gifts or test knits. Famous last words. When Alina of Gift…

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With Ease

Bymichelle February 3, 2018July 27, 2023

With Ease is my first project from Sylvia McFadden‘s Gentle Armour. This shawl was exactly what I thought it would be. It was interesting, but not so hard I couldn’t…

Image of me in one of my first hand knit scarves covering my eyes because the sun is so blinding plus I feel stupid.

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Episode 3: First Knits

Bymichelle February 2, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 3: First Knits I show photos of and samples of my very first knits and have links for everything. I talk all about the early 2000s knitting scenes and my favorite beginner knitting books.