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I'm a Laurakeet and I'm okay. How knitting, cats, idealism, and Chicago make me that way. Thursday, August 17, 2006. Thusly I have cast on for a bulky quick cardigan. I'm using lovely Classic Elite Marl La, a 100% wool yarn that's basically 4 strands of yarn held together, not plied, and each strand is a different complementary color. I'm using "Crazy Copper" #8527. Here's a close-up from Royal Yarns:. Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Reviveth thouself, blog! And then get married in it (how convenient! With m...
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Beautiful Plumage: February 2006
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I'm a Laurakeet and I'm okay. How knitting, cats, idealism, and Chicago make me that way. Monday, February 20, 2006. What's happening, Clappy? For the Knitting Olympics, I'm chugging along on a Clapotis. As promised yesterday, here are some progress photos, featuring lovely cats getting in the %$#@! I'm using up to two 500 yd hanks of Brooks Farm. Harmony (mohair/wool/silk blend) in a beautiful "spring flame" colorway. (Thanks to Rikeesha for the comment comparing my Clappy to the Olympic flame! What hap...
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Stashbusters: February 2006
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Monday, February 27, 2006. I finished my Leaf Lace Shawl. Knit from Kimmet Farm Fairy Hare lace. I bought it last summer at knitting camp. My Olympic knitting did not go as well as I had hoped. I ran out of yarn. If anyone has any Cash Iroha in color 14. Dark olivey acid green)I'd love to swap you for it. I'm also working on Sockapaloooza socks in some Wildfoote. That's been sitting around for about a year. Posted by Jessica at 12:32 PM. Posted by Dawn at 4:30 AM. Sunday, February 26, 2006. Originally up...
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Beautiful Plumage: What happened so far in '06
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I'm a Laurakeet and I'm okay. How knitting, cats, idealism, and Chicago make me that way. Sunday, February 19, 2006. What happened so far in '06. 1 January 5: Long-time lovely boyfriend proposed! 2 January 6-7, and onward: Called family and friends to share the good news. 3 January 7-present: Knit quite a bit.* Did lots of wedding planning. Told more friends about my blog, yet didn't update it. Some friends commented on heavy knitting content (heehee, sorry, it is what it is! By casting on for Clapotis.