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Sothern, So Far and the Big Bang

Bymichelle October 30, 2013August 2, 2022

In answer to my query about whether I have an unusually small head or everyone else knits more tightly than me, yes!  I do and they do.  Everyone.  Sothern has…

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50mm | animals | knitting

Football Tee

Bymichelle August 30, 2013August 2, 2022

This is where I am on the Knickerbocker Tee I’m making in purple and grey to wear to Friday night games.  I’m actually further along now- about to start the…

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50mm | animals | cheap stuff | craft | knitting

More Sock-A-Long

Bymichelle August 29, 2013August 2, 2022

It is really nice to have a smaller, more portable project in my bag these days.  I’m not much a of a sock knitter.  I’ve always had too many other…

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Image of a sweater with both sleeves attached to one long circular needle to be knit at the same time.
50mm | animals | knitting | photography

Two Sleeves at Once, While Attached

Bymichelle August 21, 2013May 17, 2023

Agnes could have been knit entirely while my last sweater was blocking.  So I’ll be squeezing in one more sweater for the Summer Sweater Knitalong.  As you can see, I…

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50mm | animals | iphoneographs | my home | phoneography | thinking out loud

Nachtfalter Knitalong- Week 5

Bymichelle July 8, 2013August 2, 2022

As you can see, I am a few repeats behind this week, but the knitalong was extended a week so I think I’ll get it finished in time.  I have…

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50mm | animals | knitting | phoneography | photography

Spring Tops, Tanks, and Tees

Bymichelle May 4, 2013August 2, 2022

  This may not appear to be much progress on my Tops, Tanks, and Tees Knitalong but I’m pleased that I’m finished with most of one sleeve.   It’s an…

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animals | iphoneographs | phoneography | photography | thinking out loud | ugly places

March Winds

Bymichelle March 29, 2013August 1, 2022

Just some instagram goodness from this windy month.  We’ve had lots of walks and afternoons outside, windows opened or rolled down, and color.  Even the ugly places are brighter. (on…

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animals | doubleexposure | iphoneographs | linkage | phoneography | photography | thinking out loud

I Need to Be Outside

Bymichelle January 21, 2013August 1, 2022

69 degrees, sunshine, light breeze, no school. Please take a moment to check out one of my favorite photo sites- Mortal Muses.  My resolution is nestled in the middle (num. 9)…

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animals | iphoneographs | my home | phoneography | photography | thinking out loud

Instagram Holiday

Bymichelle January 11, 2013August 1, 2022

I don’t like to take down Christmas lights until my birthday.  No, my birthday isn’t in February.  But it’s soon and I’m enjoying my late morning coffee all alone with…

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animals | family | homemaking | my home | thinking out loud

Goodbye, Mo

Bymichelle December 28, 2012August 1, 2022

Two days ago, we said goodbye to our first dog.  He’s not my first pet to lose but he is the first one I ever felt like I could talk…

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