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    I Adopted a Thing and I Finished a Thing

    Bymichelle September 7, 2016August 5, 2022

    If you know me from Instagram, you’ve probably seen the oversized puppy we’ve adopted.  I can’t help but take photos of her because she’s often in my face.  I’ll post…

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

    Indie Everything

    Bymichelle September 2, 2016August 5, 2022

    It seemed fitting to use this Indie dyed yarn, from Miss Mothballs, for these Indie patterned socks, from The Sweater Collective, for the Indie Designer Knit-along.  That’s right, I’m seeing…

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

    Afterthoughts and Stranger Things

    Bymichelle August 22, 2016August 5, 2022

    First up, let me show you my progress on The Continental’s Confetti and Champagna socks (Susan B. Anderson’s Smooth Operator Socks): You can see the white waste yarn where my…

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    Messy WIPs

    Bymichelle August 5, 2016August 5, 2022

    The following post may contain some images too graphic for fiber lovers in the audience.  View with caution cause it’s a mess. That pretty much describes my making lately.  I’m…

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  • 50mm | craft | knitting | linkage | photography | thinking out loud

    Canyon

    Bymichelle July 21, 2016August 5, 2022

    I started Canyon , by Mel Ski, earlier this summer on a day trip to Galveston Island with my daughter and her husband.  It sounds so idyllic… being on the isle……

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  • knitting | photography | thinking out loud

    Uncle!

    Bymichelle June 20, 2016August 5, 2022

    You know how I said I’ve been learning things as I knit socks?  Well, I’ve discovered something that has brought me to my knees- 9 inch circulars.  It’s not a…

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  • craft | iphoneographs | knitting | photography | thinking out loud

    Things I’m Learning About My Sock Knitting

    Bymichelle June 17, 2016August 5, 2022

    I’m a little behind on my Year of the Sock goal.  This test knit for Vanessa of the Kill to Craft Podcast, is only my fourth pair.  I guess I…

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

    I Haven’t Had a Beret Since High School

    Bymichelle June 2, 2016August 5, 2022

    Another test knit I’m working on for Tara-Lynn is this stockinette beret.  I was excited when she mentioned she’d be releasing it soon on instagram.  I used to love wearing…

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

    Napanee Halter, a Sneaky Little Tank

    Bymichelle June 1, 2016August 5, 2022

    I wasn’t sure if I’d have anything to show for this year’s Tops, Tanks, and Tees Knit-along.  It’s been crazy time around here, so I haven’t had as much knitting…

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  • iphoneographs | knitting | linkage | thinking out loud

    Sunset Shawl

    Bymichelle April 28, 2016August 5, 2022

    This pattern is called the Simple Spring Shawl, by Michelle Krause, but mine looks more Sunset than Spring. I have never used a variegated yarn for a shawl or scarf…

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