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Monday Happy List… on Tuesday

Yes, I know; it’s Tuesday, and I didn’t post at all yesterday. I was suffering from allergies, a headache, and an extended bout of extreme grumpiness. Rawr. However, I would like to fill in the gap that I left yesterday … Continue reading

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Brian’s sweater update

I’m having a love/hate relationship with this sweater (The Fog Sweater by Tiennie). I love the yarn, I love the pattern, I love the way the fabric feels. What I hate is k1,p1 rib. Endless swaths of k1,p1 rib. It’s … Continue reading

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Monday Happy List

Another Monday! Where does the time go? It’s already time for another Happy List post, so here, in random order, are five things that make me happy. Knitting. I’m really getting back into knitting lately, and I’ve realized just how … Continue reading

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Actual Knitting Content: The Fog Sweater

Progress has been made on Brian’s sweater. I finally found a pattern I liked, that would work with the yarn I had. The sweater is called “The Fog Sweater“, based on a sweater the designer saw in the movie “The … Continue reading

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Actual Knitting Content

Yes, I’ve actually been knitting lately! I’ve made a couple of hats.. one for William, and one for Brian. Will promptly lost his after having it for less than a month. I’ve told him if he wants me to knit … Continue reading

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Aibhlinn Update

I’ve finished the bobbles, and have moved on to the pattern.  This is a very simple pattern… a 12 row repeat, basically k3, p3 all the way around, shifting over one stitch every two rows.  It makes a nice spiral … Continue reading

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New knitting project begins.

Warning!  Actual knitting content! It’s been over a year since I’ve knitted. I’ve picked up the needles a few times, but first it was life getting in the way, and more recently, pain. The pain is not gone, but it’s … Continue reading

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Actual knitting content, and an update on my meds…

Well, the Lyrica was turning me into a bit of a crazy person, so we’ve switched me to Savella. I’m currently on day four of the titration pack, which has bumped me up to 25mg twice a day. I haven’t … Continue reading

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“knitting wallpapers”

Just one of the search terms people have used to find my blog.  I haven’t linked any, but I do have several on my DevantArt page.  If you’re interested, here is what I have so far: Burly Spun Yarn by … Continue reading

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100 Posts!

Didn’t realize it, but yesterday’s post was number 100!  Not bad, considering I figured I’d get bored with this blog and stop posting to it after a week (this was attempt 4 or 5 at starting a blog).  I was … Continue reading

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