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The Great Northern Knit-along

Bymichelle February 13, 2016August 5, 2022

At the moment I’m involved in 4 knit-alongs.  It’s a bit much, I know.  But it’s hard to watch knitting friends “get together” to make something you have yarn for…

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2015 Recap, Where I Spare You the Cheese

Bymichelle February 4, 2016August 5, 2022

I think I should have more positive things to say about last year than just that my daughter got married and the wedding turned out beautiful.  I’m sure that I…

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After the Massacree

Bymichelle February 2, 2016August 5, 2022

Aside from my Sunset Shawl, I had two sweaters on my needles that I was trying so hard to finish before the first of February, when three knitalongs will be…

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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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Nice Things Shouldn’t Get Worn to Bits By Your Feet

Bymichelle January 18, 2016August 5, 2022

For a few months I’ve been thinking about taking part in a yarn club.  I see the surprise packages instagram friends and various podcasters receive and think how much fun…

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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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My Favorite Graynbow

Bymichelle January 6, 2016August 5, 2022

I did not expect so much feedback about socks!  You guys gave me so many good ideas and  resources.  I am more psyched than ever about this New Year’s goal….

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Year of the Sock

Bymichelle December 30, 2015August 5, 2022

It’s a bit early to proclaim a 2016 “The Year of” anything.  But it’s time.  I feel confident knitting almost anything now.  Even when I make a jillion dumb mistakes,…

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The Elder Tree Shawl

Bymichelle December 23, 2015August 5, 2022

This feels like a milestone.  I’m not sure why.  Maybe it’s because I’ve been wanting to knit this design, The Elder Tree Shawl, by Silvia Bo Bilvia (or it’s sister…

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Good Night, Day

Bymichelle December 17, 2015August 5, 2022

I received my Good Night, Day book in the mail yesterday!  This is the book I’ve been diligently test knitting for this Fall.  As a result, I have tons of…

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