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Category Archives: Knitting
Back in the big city
It’s been a long day, we didn’t leave the island until 3:30 and it’s approximately a 5 hour drive. Nicolas had a nap towards the end of the trip and listen to this – Sarah drove the entire way except … Continue reading
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testing testing 1 2 3
Back in February, I offered to help out pattern designer, Laura Gesin, by test knitting her cowl pattern. I finished it last week and it has now been released on Ravelry. You can find mine here and it has a link … Continue reading
Posted in Fabric, Knitting, Life
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Pouch production
So – I was playing with some treasure pouch designs, these are the second prototype: I think they’re cute, but the amount of work and effort that went into them make them an unfeasible product to make and sell. I … Continue reading
Posted in Fabric, Knitting, Life
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Fibre Friends
I am incredibly fortunate to have close friends who share a love of making as much as I do. It is also lucky we each bring our own favourite craft to the table. My friend Adrienne, is a dyer of … Continue reading
Success!
My first fish lips kiss heel construction was a success. It took a bit to get used to something completely new, but once underway it was easy. I’ve started the second sock and look forward to zooming down to the … Continue reading
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Happy New Year!
What a holiday season we had! The end of 2016 was full of family and wonderful food and a lovely week of having John home with us. I finished and gifted the Scalene shawl to my SIL and it was … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Finally finished, Knitting, Life
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The best month of the year!
My most favourite month of all is December. How about you? The smells, the lights, the decorations – all of it makes me feel great joy. Many years ago my husband who knows my joy, coined the term “Carriemas”, not … Continue reading
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Hello!
Well, October happened, didn’t it? We were busy, as are most families with kids, but it was a great month. The weather was spectacular! For once it feels as though we’ve had a proper fall and not just leaped from … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting, Life
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A birthday gift
This was supposed to be the beginning of a Mirkfallon shawl. For my sister-in-law’s birthday I ordered yarn and bought the pattern to make matching shawls (hers will be grey and gorgeous). It looks fine in the photo, but in … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Stitch, Knitting, Life
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Wednesday yarn along
It’s been awhile since I’ve joined in with Ginny’s yarn along, and now that I can upload photos again it’s a nice chance to reconnect with other knitters/crocheters/readers. The Umaro blanket that I’m knitting for my mother is coming along – … Continue reading
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