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Continue reading →: Knitting FO (+ Cake!)
Pattern: #17 Gilet from Phildar Tendances Printemps 2003 Yarn: Phildar Plaisance (cotton/acrylic), ~ 7 balls Gauge/needles: 5.75 spi on US 4 (maybe, can’t remember) Time to knit: Well, the finishing took years I started this project in 2004, probably finished the bulk of the work within a few months,…
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Continue reading →: WIP Update: Primrose Path
First off, sorry for the lackluster photo. Feeling too lazy to set up the tripod, I got a mirror shot… but you get the idea. I’ve knitted the body up to the arms and split between the front and back. I really love the fit on this, there’s definitely negative…
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Continue reading →: The FO that wasn’t
Why did this: return to this? Well it grew from 35″ to 37″ after a day of wearing, and I have decided, definitively, that negative to zero ease is the way to go for tank tops. I’m not posting the worst photos here (they’re on Rav), but trust me- there…
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Continue reading →: New WIP: Primrose and update on Deb No. 3
Here’s the first side piece of Deb #3. The crescent shape at the top is the bottom portion of the armscye. This piece involves ribbing, lace, and 1 over 1 cables. The cotton fine yarn worked nicely for these tasks. At some point this week, I’ll force myself to cast…
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Continue reading →: FO: Elijah
Pattern: Elijah, by Ysolda Teague Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease (50 cotton/50 acrylic), most of one ball Needles: US 5 Time to knit: About 2 weeks in May/June 09, off and on The many moods of Elijah…. at ease, kicking back, channel surfing, taking those first steps. So I…
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Continue reading →: FO: Karma
Pattern: Karma Tank by Wendy Bernard, from Custom Knits Yarn: Cascade Pima Tencel, color #9366, Malachite, 4.25 balls Needles/Size Gauge: US 6 for 5.5 spi in st st, 32″ chest (2″ neg ease) Time to knit: Just shy of 2 weeks in May 2009 Here’s my Karma, for the SKC’s…
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Continue reading →: New WIP: Chartres, also an old wip sees the light of day
I was so happy to see Twist Collective’s summer issue when it launched Sunday night. Uhura caught my eye immediately, but I liked Chartres too, and actually found some stash yarn that would work for it, 6 balls of Valley Yarns Longmeadow in color 15 (dark blue, royal blue actually) …
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Continue reading →: Happy Birthday my dear! + Sewing (his and hers!)
Today is C’s birthday but we celebrated last night as it was a holiday. My parents graciously provided a fabulous meal, while I baked the Strawberry Chiffon Cake. Though I typically bake a red velvet cake, this year he wanted to mix it up. He loves strawberry shortcake, and when…
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Continue reading →: WIPS Galore
I’m usually a one project-at-a-time sort of girl, but I’ve got a bit off the rails lately. I blame my retro jac, which apparently does not want to be finished. But I plan do so this weekend when I’ll be riding in the car for several hours. The knitting is finished on…
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Continue reading →: New WIP: Camellia
Here’s my latest project, Camellia. Despite the fact it’s on size 4 needles, the knitting is fast. The lace is fun and not too taxing, while the stockinette is speedy. The pattern is well written. The only mods I’ve made so far are for length. I really don’t need this summer…

