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Morning Fog Scarf
My version of the Beautiful Dawn Neckwarmer is finished. This scarf is extra special to me because not only is it a chunky cable pattern, but it was designed by…
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Matilda
I’ve been wanting to knit this hat for some time. The pattern, by M.K. Carroll, was written with Peace Fleece yarn in mind and I just happened to buy a…
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Sharpied Saddle Shoes
It’s like I have my own pair of back to school shoes. (Sharpied saddle shoes, day 218) I tried a fairly quick diy that I’d seen on Bleubird Vintage :…
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Rockefeller Sweater
Disclaimer Well, I’ve been working away at my destash or die project, plus trying to knit all those patterns I’ve saved for years. Thus, the Rockefeller Cardigan is complete and…
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Being the Boss in Hobo Gloves
If you are one of the few people who occasionally check in on my blog, you may have noticed I’ve been out for most of the summer. I’ve been reading,…
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Three Rivers Around My Neck
This is a little piece of Three Rivers, CA, where we stayed on vacation. I found both the yarn and the “Morning Surf” pattern in a little yarn shop close…
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Road Trip Knit
I’ve kind of been avoiding sifting through my thousands of tree pictures from our road trip, so here’s the Clapotis scarf by Kate Gilbert that I made while driving. Since…
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Mrs. Darcy aka Prometheus’ Penance
Not bad, huh? (Mrs. Darcy – Inspired Cardigan or Prometheus’ Penance, day 122) It looks so prim and sedate. But knitting this was a trip, especially in the last few…
To Work or Not to Work
I have been a stay at home mom for 17 years now but lately I have been conflicted about it. I wonder if it’s about time to start working to…
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I Can Knit Anywhere
I can. I may not be pleasant to be around, but I can. Sometimes it’s a necessity to have something “going” in my hands to get through, I don’t…