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From Hobby to Obsession and Back Again

Bymichelle September 10, 2013August 2, 2022

You know how I’ve said before that this blog covers some of the tangible, creative side of my life?  Well, there’s a reason I haven’t posted for a while.  I…

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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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I Want That.

Bymichelle August 9, 2013August 2, 2022

I don’t need them.  I just want them.  In no particular order of importance: – A Murphy bed for my son’s room.  It’s a good choice for such a small room…

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Knitter’s Mindwipe

Bymichelle August 6, 2013August 2, 2022

Well, I’ve started it three times now, but it is finally looking like a sweater.   I’ll tell you about some modifications before I forget them entirely. Problem 1: I’m using…

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Possibilities

Bymichelle July 15, 2013August 2, 2022

I won a beautiful skein of Duck Duck Wool Spellbreaker in the Project: Stash Por Moi Knitalong recently and have been faving all sorts of accessories on Ravelry as I…

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Anatomy of a Knitting Bag

Bymichelle June 6, 2013August 2, 2022

Don’t you love it when a plan comes together?  Me too and though some haven’t worked out lately, this one did.  I ordered a recycled leather bag/ knitting bag from…

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On the Beach Headband

Bymichelle May 28, 2013August 2, 2022

I needed something small that could be stuffed in a beach bag for a day trip a couple of weeks ago.  It also had to withstand dousings with sand and…

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Bombshell Shorts = Instant Fun

Bymichelle May 27, 2013July 27, 2022

Are these Bombshell Shorts not astounding?  They are my new camp shorts knit for the Pour Moi Knitalong, hosted by Evelyn, and they’re the most fun thing I’ve ever knit.   Even…

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50mm | cheap stuff | craft | diy | knitting | phoneography

DIY Circulars and Double Points

Bymichelle May 9, 2013August 2, 2022

I love the look of beautiful, wooden circular needles, polished to a shine.  Since most of my knitting is circular and most of my wooden needles are straight, I thought…

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“Mine, All Mine” Knitalong

Bymichelle April 20, 2013August 2, 2022

The Pour Moi Knitalong is all about laying aside your many knitted gifts for others to eek out a little something for yourself.  I feel like a fraud.  I mostly…

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