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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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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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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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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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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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