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sleep knitting: October 2009
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009. To-Do Lists, Tiny Huffs of Luxury Fibres, and Me. So yesterday I went to the old LYS. With my friend Anna - we were there to pick out yarn for her convertible mitts/fingerless gloves that were supposed to be her Christmas present last. Year ahem. We looked around and oohed and aahed over various fibres (if you've never touched Kashmir Baby. I also got a hank of Lush. It is so soft and pretty. I want to use it to make Foliage. Front pieces for the kimono cardigan. Finish green...
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sleep knitting: April 2009
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Monday, April 13, 2009. Quick Hit: Clear Clogs. If clear clogs are wrong. Then dammit, I don't want to be right! Ok, sock, singular, on parade. and by "parade", I mean "cat":. At least it proves the existence of. Sock (And one of my amazing, adorable kitties! If only the second one would just find the exact point in the yarn which will provide a near-identical striping sequence, and cast itself on. Tuesday, April 7, 2009. De-stashing, Re-stashing, and All Points in Between. We started to seriously de-clu...
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sleep knitting: October 2008
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Monday, October 6, 2008. The Epic Garter Saga continues.). I could smash my head against a wall for not thinking of this sooner, but hey, maybe if I write this down instead of self-flagellating, I'll do better next time I have some complex lace to knit. ALWAYS USE A LIFELINE. Here's a Lace knitting FAQ. Halfway down the page are instructions on how to use a lifeline. Right now I'm using dental floss, so the garter might have a minty fresh scent after all is said and done. Swatching: The Final Frontier.
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sleep knitting: FO: "Kimono Classic" by Vicki Square
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Thursday, March 18, 2010. FO: "Kimono Classic" by Vicki Square. Aka, Rachel's Cardigan! The pattern can be found in Ann Budd's " Simple Style. The recommended fibre is Berocco Softwist (a blend of rayon and wool), but working with a limited budget, we decided on "I Love This Yarn" acrylic (the Hobby Lobby house brand). I worked gauge swatches in both the recommended needle size for both the yarn and the pattern (size 8), but went up to 10s to get the drape required. Enough bibbling - now for pics! Intere...
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sleep knitting: August 2010
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Thursday, August 19, 2010. Etsy Corner: Soap That Makes Scents. Y Corner, I not only have a review of a store, Soap That Makes Scents. But an interview with the owner, Karina! I was hooked on her soaps and unique scent blends from that day on. At the time I started following her store, she was selling bar soap, whipped body souffle, lip balm, and solid perfume. Since then the solid perfume has been discontinued (a lovely product that is sadly misunderstood in these modern times! In the last few months, I...
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sleep knitting: Etsy Corner: Soap That Makes Scents
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Thursday, August 19, 2010. Etsy Corner: Soap That Makes Scents. Y Corner, I not only have a review of a store, Soap That Makes Scents. But an interview with the owner, Karina! I was hooked on her soaps and unique scent blends from that day on. At the time I started following her store, she was selling bar soap, whipped body souffle, lip balm, and solid perfume. Since then the solid perfume has been discontinued (a lovely product that is sadly misunderstood in these modern times! In the last few months, I...
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sleep knitting: Adventures in Lace
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010. So, it's been a while! This seems to be my blog pattern: I am very gung-ho at the beginning of the year, and I write a lot, happily posting pictures and committing to my documentation, and then around April or May my resolve crumbles (or I simply become distracted by actual knitting) and it slows down or stops entirely. Doesn't make for a very interesting blog to follow! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. Interested in a custom item? Featured...
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sleep knitting: Secret Projects & Cardigans
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Monday, April 19, 2010. Secret Projects and Cardigans. I am working on one such project now - it's a secret, but I promise that all will be revealed in due time. but a small taste can be seen to your left! As for cardigans, I've decided it's high time that I learn the art of top-down construction. I've read that it's incredibly easy, relatively speaking, and that the best part is that there's no seams, and you can try on garments as you go. SOLD! And start out with her Easy Top-Down Raglan.
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sleep knitting: July 2010
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Monday, July 12, 2010. Hats, Hats, and More Hats. When I was a kid, I remember reading " Caps for Sale. In school. I think what I liked most about it was how the man in the story wore all of those hats on his head and they didn't fall off. It must have made an impression because last winter I was wearing three hats at once on any given day! I just can't wait until it's cold enough to merit wearing them - waiting out the summer is going to be tough. Peacock coloured hearts on black background; beanie shape.
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sleep knitting: August 2009
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009. PS: Bonus Useful Link O' The Day. Based on WPI. It's a very useful reference and one I'm sure I'll use later on - especially as I may have a sweater commission coming down the pipe (a friend wants me to make him a Christmas sweater - it could be absolute comedy gold depending on what direction we take it in, heh)! Update On Late-B'day Project. Monday, August 10, 2009. You Can't Blog When You're Too Busy Knittin'. Looks like a kickass blog. I needed to know how to knit a circle s...