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Continue reading →: 2012 WIPocalypse: August Update #2
This is a triple report! First, I competed the backstitching on Athena. There wasn’t much, but doesn’t the owl look great? Now, there is only beading and I definitely want to to finish her this year. Then I worked on Woodland Enchantress. About 2 weeks of work yielded a happy…
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Continue reading →: FO/HD: Woodland Enchantress
Pattern: Dimensions Gold Collection, adapted from art by Ruth Sanderson Fabric: 16 count aida Size: 14″ x 12″ Time to stitch: Well, I started June 7, 2007…. I am happy dancing! I could not be more pleased with finishing another of my WIPocalypse projects. My WIP count is now done…
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Continue reading →: 2012 WIPocalypse: August Update #1
Mainly cross stitching got my attention this past month (“Athena”, project no. 3). My knitting mojo is low, and I did not feel inspired to participate in the Ravellenic games. I only hope that my knitting activity sparks up when the weather cools. In the interest of saving money and…
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Continue reading →: New WIPS: Dayspring and Peach Yoke
These are new-ish rather old, having been casted on for the SKC “Pullover” KAL which began in April. The green one was first and then the peach one as I wanted to do something in the orange family for the March-April Stashdown colorwheel KAL. Well, it’s May July now, but I haven’t…
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Continue reading →: 2012 WIPocalypse: July Update
So, it’s been a while since I updated this blog…. Buying a house is stressful. Moving is a timesuck. Becoming a landlord is a pain. Yardwork and gardening are perpetual tasks. Enough excuses? Since last time (May update), I only really worked on my cross stitch project, Twas the Night.…
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Continue reading →: 2012 WIPocalypse: May Update
My first update since the last WIPocalypse update… life has been crazy. Let’s just say shopping/ buying/ moving house is practically a part time job. I like to work on one stitching and one knitting project each month, but I didn’t get around to much knitting. At least I…
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Continue reading →: 2012 WIPocalypse: April Update
Another full moon! I have made good progress. I finished proj no. 10, the Carnaby Skirt. I’m quite proud of my finishing on this… not that you can see it from the outside, but I used my sewing machine; added a lining, a waistband, and functional snaps as closure. I…
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Continue reading →: FO: Ribbon Trim Cardigan
Pattern by Sylvia Hager for Blue Sky Alpacas Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, Lavendar mix, 1317 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: to fit 34″, 6 spi on US 4’s Time to knit: 4 weeks in January 2012 I’ve had my eye on this pattern for a long time, so I cast on immediately…
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Continue reading →: FO: Rolling Cable Socks
Pattern: by Mari Muinonen for Vogue Winter 08/09 Yarn: Valley Yarn Northampton, dark green heather, 287 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: as written to fit size 8.5, 5.5 st/” on US 5’s Time to knit: 9 days in March 2012 My first socks! I never really wanted to knit socks before (I prefer…
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Continue reading →: FO: Royale
Pattern by Glenna C. available via Ravelry Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes, “Winter Night”, 1004 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: 33″, 5.25 spi on US 7’s, 6’s for trim Time to knit: 5 weeks in February/March 2011 I’ve lusted after this pattern since it was first published (I love a shapely, s*xy,…

