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    Shield Maiden Socks

    Bymichelle December 30, 2016August 5, 2022

    As I watched the first episode of the new season of Vikings, Season 5, I decided to cast on Herbstblatt Regina‘s Ragnar colorway for my 11th pair of sock for…

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  • kal | knitting | linkage | phoneography | photography | shows | thinking out loud

    Laura + Maddy

    Bymichelle October 6, 2016August 5, 2022

    If you are like me and need a palette cleanser between your sweaters or monster shawl projects, then you’ve got to knit these.  The Laura + Maddy Mittens, by Teresa…

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  • iphoneographs | knitting | new to me | photography | shows

    The Continental’s Confetti and Champagna

    Bymichelle August 29, 2016August 5, 2022

    I called them this because the skein of Gynx Yarns, Confetti and Champagne, made me think of Christopher Walken’s The Continental.  The actual name of the pattern is called Smooth…

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  • craft | iphoneographs | knitting | linkage | new to me | photography | shows | thinking out loud

    Cherry Pie Sweater

    Bymichelle March 15, 2016August 5, 2022

    Somehow I finished my Cherry Pie cardigan by the end of the Great Northern Knit-along.  If you didn’t know,  Great Northern Knits is a knitting book based on Twin Peaks….

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  • family | iphoneographs | music | shows | thinking out loud

    Outings and Nostalgia

    Bymichelle January 20, 2016May 1, 2023

    I’ve been kind of cloistered away the last few years.  There were various crisis happening, and setting aside time to get out or relax was difficult.  I’m also at that…

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  • family | iphoneographs | knitting | linkage | photography | shows | thinking out loud

    Finally, Finally, Finally…

    Bymichelle January 16, 2016August 5, 2022

    I’m finally, finally getting to dig into Jane Richmond’s Clarke Pullover.  I can’t believe I’ve waited this long!  Was there ever a sweater that was more me than this?  If…

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  • 50mm | books | iphoneographs | knitting | photography | shows | thinking out loud

    Meaford Cowl

    Bymichelle November 11, 2015August 4, 2022

    The Meaford Cowl is one of my favorite knits from Good Night, Day.  It’s been one of the most satisfying things I’ve made recently.  It’s the kind of knit you don’t want to…

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  • books | knitting | linkage | photography | shows | stuff | thinking out loud

    Great Northern Blog Tour

    Bymichelle September 29, 2015August 4, 2022

    Last week, I mentioned the Great Northern kickstarter and instagram challenge.  Could you tell I was excited about this collection?   I’m so driven by nostalgia.  Today, I want to…

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  • iphoneographs | knitting | linkage | phoneography | photography | shows | stuff

    Audrey-Inspired and Cowichan-esque

    Bymichelle September 25, 2015August 4, 2022

    As if it’s not enough that there will be a new X-Files series starring Duchovny and Anderson, that Longmire returned via Netflix, and that some of the cast of Firefly…

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  • knitting | shows | thinking out loud

    A Quick Project and Netflix Rant

    Bymichelle September 15, 2015August 4, 2022

    My Bradway has been keeping me company in the evenings as I make my way through season 4 of Longmire.  I’ve been so pleased, with both the shawl and the…

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