Tag Archives: knitting

FO: tinkerbell mitts

tinkerbell mitts <– ravelry project page pattern: princess mitts from knitter’s book of yarn yarn: rowan calmer needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) this is my third time knitting up princess mitts (sir janks’ mitts and moss mitts) these took me … Continue reading

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FO: bitsy & bobbsy the second

FO: bitsy & bobbsy II <–ravelry project page pattern: my own. pretty basic. i followed the same structure as the last one. cast on 90 in smaller needle, 3×1 ribbing for a bit, switch to larger needle for stockinette, creating … Continue reading

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FO: el pescador

there is going to be a parade of hats in the next month or two. this is just the beginning, the leader, twirling her little parade-baton. i saw this pin shortly before packing for LA, which is also when i … Continue reading

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wip: it’s a long ways til christmas

i’ve been working on swatches for these christmas stockings this week: they are for some friends, and hopefully they’ll be done for christmas. the random people who have asked what i’m working on have laughed at the idea of me … Continue reading

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gettin’ crafty

while i don’t *hate* mending, i do find it really boring, so i feel inordinately proud of myself when i do get around to it. my beloved power house of a gingham shirt has had a small rip in the … Continue reading

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FO: rosy fingered dawn

so, if you read kessa‘s blog, you will have perhaps noticed that she and i indulged in a swap? she got her package (a while ago, actually… i’m a little behind in my blogging) so now i can tell you … Continue reading

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late winter wonderland

i’m not sure how much of this has been made glaringly apparent to those of you lovely enough to read my blog, but this winter has been a hard slog for me. literally, the season. i’ve been feeling low energy … Continue reading

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FO: clean slate cowl

FO: clean slate cowl <– ravelry project page pattern: state street cowl yarn: from a thrifted outdated gap sweater that i pulled apart. needles: US size 11 & 13 mods: well, i knit this up on slightly smaller needles, as … Continue reading

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wip wednesday- back to slow news day

remember my broadcast sweater? i cast on for it in november of 2011, and made quite good progress on the torso, until i tried it on and it was too big. since then, it’s languished. quietly. in a large pile … Continue reading

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FO: colorblock cowl

last FO post from my 2012 knits. only a few weeks late, no biggie! i only finished it in march! of 2012! and these pictures were taken in december! FO: colorblock cowl <– ravelry project page pattern: angora snood yarn: … Continue reading

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