Category: Misc

I pretty well can’t wait for my dressform to arrive. (Yes, of course I ordered one about 37 seconds after writing that last post. And why yes, I do have an impatience problem. 🙂 I’m very, very close to dividing for the armholes and adding the bust short rows on…

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So, here’s the deal with the Friday Harbor sock. I did get one done, although true to form it’s too narrow for my (shapely?) foot/calf. Jacob was a willing model, of course. The real problem, though, was the yarn. Caveat: This is just my opinion! I know there are lots…

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Squeaking in under the wire, I present the Phyllo Yoked Pullover. Pattern: The Phyllo Yoked Pullover, from Knitting Nature by Norah Gaughan Yarn: Rowan Caaaaaaaaalmer, 8 balls Time: About 3 weeks? This was a very fast sweater to knit. Modifications: Absolutely none Other Thoughts: This was my last holiday gift,…

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Three guesses what’s finished, and the first two don’t count. Pattern: The Shoalwater Shawl by the infinitely talented Evelyn Clark Yarn: Andrea by the equally-talented folks at Schaefer Yarn Time Elapsed: Just under a month? Thoughts and Modifications: First of all, if you have any variegated yarn in your stash,…

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I am triumphant today, for two good reasons. I finally have an FO entry for you on the Fir Cone Lace Cardigan. Pattern: Fir Cone Lace Cardigan from Vermont Fiber Designs. Knit in the Large size for my grandmother. Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold’s Silky Wool, I believe color 21. Used just…

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That darn fir cone lace cardigan simply refuses to be photographed. Well, okay. It’s not so much the cardigan’s attitude at stake, here. Hopefully soon! Gnaaahhh! *** I’m on the last lace repeat of shoalwater and I’m starting to get mighty nervous about the yarn shortage potential. So I brought…

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Seriously, I get bored on your behalf even thinking about an update entry. There’s the fir cone lace cardigan, which is now done but is still waiting for a proper photo shoot: There’s the shoalwater shawl, which is another repeat closer to being finished but still, unblocked lace vomit: And…

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I’ve been a busy little bee. The Fir Cone Lace Cardigan remains in the sidebar only because I haven’t gotten buttons yet. Everything else is done. Expect a FO report this week, but here’s a little preview. Remember my lace query? It was for this: That’s Andrea 100% laceweight silk…

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I am totally a winner. This beautiful scarf arrived today from Grumperina, and I’m even happier now that I entered her contest. The scarf is luscious and an extremely welcome addition to my wardrobe. It’s even big enough for two, in a pinch! Thanks so much, Grumperina! No pictures of…

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Living in a place without any dramatic season change has me all messed up. The sunny 65-degree weather we’ve had for the past couple of months is totally lulling me into a false sense of security. How can Thanksgiving possibly be just a couple of weeks away? How can Christmas…

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