Monthly Archives: October 2010
Book Review: Stitch n’ Bitch Superstar Knitting
Spoiler alert: I think this book is awesome. I took up knitting not long after the first Stitch n’ Bitch manual was published, so all of my knitting life has been in the contemporary landscape that includes this series of … Continue reading
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Staked
I’ve got a design to tell you about, and I’m super thrilled over it. It’s my pattern contribution for the Indigodragonfly ‘Smart-Ass Knitters’ single skein yarn club, and I’ve had it in the works for a while. Because this is … Continue reading
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Giveaway results
Whoa! Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments on my last post. It is great to read about your knitting gatherings – big festivals and small knit-ins alike. It is a fantastic reminder of how much knitting is a … Continue reading
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Rhinebeck, the Stash-en-ing
Every year there are knitters who manage to go to Rhinebeck and not buy anything. I have no idea how they manage this. Clearly, they are stronger/wiser/more powerful than me, because I always return with an armload of yarn. This … Continue reading
Leaping Llamas
I’m still working up a post on my stashly acquisitions (I may even do a brief give-away), but as it turns out, re-entry into regular life after a knitterly weekend does take a couple of days to feel back to … Continue reading
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Rhine-Ten
I think, for the first time, I wasn’t overwhelmed by the big-ness of Rhinebeck. I went in planning to have an enjoyable time and hang out with some awesome kntters, and buy some pretty things along the way, and that’s … Continue reading
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Making the deadline
On Friday, during the van ride down to Rhinebeck, I knitted the 2nd sleeve. On Friday night, I sewed the sleeves to the body over margaritas. And on Saturday, I wore the finished sweater to Rhinebeck. (Royale, available on Ravelry … Continue reading
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Weekend socks
Timing is a wonderful thing. This week I am pleased to show you a sock pattern of mine, published in the November 2010 issue of Canadian Living magazine (on newsstands now!) and also generously available for free on Canadian Living … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving
I’m thankful for yarn, and the people I have met because of it. Happy Thanksgiving! (From me and, erm, my Knit Picks’ Palette stash, which I visited this weekend. And may be plotting things with. Heh.) And now, a dinner … Continue reading
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On sucking less
The knitting internets have been gathering momentum the past few weeks. There have been countdowns tossed around on Twitter, SQUEE IN ALL CAPS, excitement over packing and things to knit. Rhinebeck approacheth. I am lucky enough to be attending for … Continue reading
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