Monthly Archives: April 2008

Welcome to my new blog!

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Kaessa

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve moved! Blogger was getting a bit “crowded” for everything I wanted to do, so I migrated to a self-hosted WordPress yesterday. I’m really enjoying the customization features in WordPress, and I still have a … Continue reading →

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Working on a new site…

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Kaessa

If things are a bit wonky over the next few days, it’s all my fault. I’m switching from Blogger to a self-hosted WordPress blog, and it might be a slightly bumpy ride. On the plus side, you’ll be able to … Continue reading →

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Monday Happy List

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Kaessa

Here are five completely random things that make me happy: Sunny spring weather Beaded stitch markers The Food Network Incense Books by Robert Heinlein Enjoy! // Share|

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Doggie to the vet day… again.

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Kaessa

This time it was Ares’ turn. The poor boy has been scratching himself raw and losing hair around his eyes, and we needed to find out if it was something icky that needed a veterinary treatment. Fortunately, it’s not mites … Continue reading →

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Sock oops…

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Kaessa

Ok… never knit while drinking. I knew it was a Bad Idea, and yet I did it anyway. Four stitches in, and I dropped a stitch. Not a good thing. I couldn’t find my teeny crochet hook to fix it, … Continue reading →

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Friday Update

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Kaessa

Well, the socks are going well. I have finished the toes, and am working on a rib pattern on the top of the sock. Pretty simple, just a K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P2 rib on one, reversed to a … Continue reading →

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Casting on…

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Kaessa

…Socks! I am casting on a basic pair of socks using the techniques I have learned in Silver’s Sock Class. I’m going to do a few modifications to the pattern, including trying out a double wrap short row heel (tutorial … Continue reading →

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Socks complete!

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Kaessa

I’ve been working on the first pair of socks from Silver’s Sock Class (Two at once toe-up socks), and I’m pleased to say that they are finally finished. I’m not too happy with the way the heels came out, so … Continue reading →

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The mixer has arrived.

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Kaessa

I ordered my Kitchenaid stand mixer a little while back, and have been waiting patiently for it to arrive. Well, of course it shows up when we had to go out of town. Thankfully, my neighbor Gabriela was kind enough … Continue reading →

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Monday Happy List

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Kaessa

Here are five things, in random order, that make me happy: Sleeping late Homemade bread Cookies A clean house Classic rock playing on the radio // Share|

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