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Ready to go
I decided that the best way to review the new Kazul bag from Offhand Designs is to take it on my trip this weekend. Which colour did I choose?HippodromeIt's tournament time - NCAA March Madness. (US...
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I'm Here
The flight was totally uneventful. I knit the whole way. Unfortunately I made a mistake last night and had to rip out 6 rows just before bed. I got those 6 rows done plus a few more. The rows are...
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So Tired
It's been a busy day. For some reason I was up at 6am. We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, then off to shop for a table for the sun room. We didn't find anything that worked. Mom says that I have...
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Sorry Mom
Beth and my mom are very happy. For some reason Dairy Queen did away with butterscotch dip for their cones but Myrtle Beach has it again.And I need to apologize to my mom. I lied to her today. She...
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New job for dad
My dad makes a very good breakfast. I won't eat eggs (that is a long story) but I will eat them if he makes them. I only eat the whites and he makes them perfect.Bacon firstOnce the bacon has cooked...
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Moving Mud
A new book just arrived.A collection of 16 fabulous colourwork designs knitted in a gorgeous selection of Rowan yarns. This book includes step-by-step illustrated tutorials and friendly text making...
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Sneak Peek
From Laura Bryant of Prism YarnsChevrons and Euroflax Linen and Fibonacci numbers—oh, my! What more do you need for the quintessential Italian-inspired fashion statement? Our easy-fitting jacket begins...
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Ishbel
For some reason I think that I knit lace quicker than straight stocking stitch. Maybe I'm nuts but it seems that Ishbel is growing quickly.For the lace edge there are five charts.For the large size...
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Artful Fiber Palette
An email just came through from Churchmouse Yarns. I erased most of the post that I already wrote - this is way better. New colour suggestions for The Color Play Mohair Wrap. I've already knit four but...
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I-Cord Bind Off
What happened to spring? I came to work yesterday with no winter coat. Not so lucky today. It's cold again. Seriously.Yesterday I showed new colours of the Color Play Mohair Wrap. Here are new colour...
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New Table
The sun room in Myrtle Beach is finished except for the table. Beth and I picked one out here but getting it to Myrtle would be tough. Last weekend I went to Pottery Barn while I was in Myrtle and...
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Spring is Here!!!
Look who came out to play today. I found many excuses to run errands. :) What a beautiful day! I'm taking Beth out to dinner (not sure where yet) just so that we can go for a drive.I did it. Ishbel was...
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Blocking
I did quite a bit of blocking last night. This is the first batch. Hats that Beth has knit.Once I pulled the hats out I put in a cowl. It's a very bright pink and I was worried that the colour might...
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Someone's been busy!!
This afternoon my phone started making noises. It was honking like an old car. Texts were coming in from Cathy. Many, many texts. I had a blog post almost done but that will be for tomorrow. There are...
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Knit in Public Day
I just received an email from the Downtown Hamilton BIA and wanted to share before I forgotWe are in the process of organizing the 2014 Gore Park Summer Promenade. This summer event transforms Gore...
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in threes
I decided that the quickest way to get samples knit for the show was to knit baby garments. Cathy knit in threes: a baby cardigan a while ago and I really liked it. I made it half way through one...
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Spring??
Spring is coming. Spring is coming. I keep telling myself that. There was snow coming down when I let the dogs out this morning. YUCK!There is a new book coming from Classic Elite this week called...
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I'm becoming a pro at blocking
There was more blocking at my house last night. Thank goodness I bought more towels last week. I go through them quickly.in threes which is laying out in my bathroom.Groovy is laying out on the pool...
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in threes the second
I finished in threes last night. That's the second one in five days. If you need an easy (and super cute) girls gift take a look at the pattern.It's Monday morning and I'm working at home.Don't forget...
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Mohair Bias Loop meets Silkystones
Shawls, scarves and cowls are still going to be popular through the summer. You can put them on to dress up an outfit. And even if it's hot during the day it can get cool in the evening sitting on a...
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