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    We Are Knitters’ Siren Song

    Bymichelle July 28, 2016August 5, 2022

    Have you been able to resist the siren song of We Are Knitters?  I did, for a while, thinking their kits  appealed more to beginners.  They come neatly packaged- with…

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    Am I a Sock Knitter Now?

    Bymichelle July 26, 2016August 5, 2022

    I think I’m officially a sock knitter, guys!  This is pair number 6 of the year, which means I’m almost over the hump in my Box o Sox/ Year of…

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    Canyon

    Bymichelle July 21, 2016August 5, 2022

    I started Canyon , by Mel Ski, earlier this summer on a day trip to Galveston Island with my daughter and her husband.  It sounds so idyllic… being on the isle……

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    Hydrangea Socks

    Bymichelle July 15, 2016August 5, 2022

    This is my project for Regina’s Floralong in her Hydrangea Garden colorway.   I cannot get enough of watching these colors interact with each other as I add each round….

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    I Heart Bees

    Bymichelle July 8, 2016August 5, 2022

    I can’t believe I haven’t posted this finished pair of socks that I test knit for Vanessa Townley of Kill to Craft.  It’s been a busy few weeks of boy…

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    Dresden Beret

    Bymichelle June 22, 2016August 5, 2022

    The Dresden Beret, from Tara-Lynn of Good Night, Day is destined to be my favorite winter hat.  I have a lot of hats, so that’s saying something. I loved working…

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    Uncle!

    Bymichelle June 20, 2016August 5, 2022

    You know how I said I’ve been learning things as I knit socks?  Well, I’ve discovered something that has brought me to my knees- 9 inch circulars.  It’s not a…

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    Things I’m Learning About My Sock Knitting

    Bymichelle June 17, 2016August 5, 2022

    I’m a little behind on my Year of the Sock goal.  This test knit for Vanessa of the Kill to Craft Podcast, is only my fourth pair.  I guess I…

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    May Cardigan

    Bymichelle June 15, 2016August 5, 2022

    I almost didn’t finish this on time for the Tops, Tanks, and Tees Knit-along.  To be honest, it wasn’t blocked and ends weren’t woven by midnight, but as far as…

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    I Haven’t Had a Beret Since High School

    Bymichelle June 2, 2016August 5, 2022

    Another test knit I’m working on for Tara-Lynn is this stockinette beret.  I was excited when she mentioned she’d be releasing it soon on instagram.  I used to love wearing…

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