Big Plans
I’m completely unmotivated to get anything done today. (365 Day 270) I just got in from running and then having coffee with my father. All the animals danced around…
Oatmeal Pullover in Camo?
I finished the Oatmeal Pullover by Jane Richmond. It was designed for inexpensive Lion Brand yarn but I chose this paintbox yarn because I had to get rid of it….
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Once I Was Green
365 day 61 photo (Otherwise known as the Twinkle Hoodie from this book) The color theory on green: It is a symbol of nature- growing, renewing, fresh, alive, promoting harmony….
My Litmus Test
Yeah, it’s this ball of yarn. Weird huh? I bought it probably 5 years ago to make a shapeless, comfy sweater that may be very unflattering and found that I…
Madame Defarge Has Left the Building
Something dark and sinister came over me. For two days, anytime I was sitting, I was weaving in ends with a purpose. Quietly bent over in thought, seemingly oblivious to…
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My Road to Golden
So here it is: my almost finished first fair isle sweater. (This photo is 365 Day 32) The armpits are now grafted together (which I did loosely as many knitters…
Fair Isle, You So Crazy!
I did it! I’m doing this fair isle pattern. I expected to have already thrown it across the room a few times, going a bit more insane with each row,…
Felicity Instead of Fan Face
I’ve never been a big football fan, but my playoffs themed scarf inspired me to make a hat for last Friday’s high school game. Expecting to be a bit bored,…
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Unnaturally Long Scarves
I took a break from projects that need a little concentration to make an Uptown Scarf from one of my first knitting books with this inexpensive yarn the other day….
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Complete with Fringe
So this is the final result. Not bad for maybe $20 altogether.