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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Knit Vintage
During a weekend trip to Cambria, a very cute and quaint town along the Central California coast, we stopped into a second-hand shop to browse. I found a box of old leaflets that looked like craft patterns, so I stooped … Continue reading
Holiday Gifts: Sew Some Fleece or Knit a Scarf
I managed to avoid Black Friday at the local mall this past week, but I did get drawn into the local Joann Fabrics — it is so difficult to resist the pull of an extra 20 percent off coupon! I … Continue reading
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Knit-Along: Chinchilla Collar Cardi Swatching
Excuses, excuses! With the Thanksgiving festivities, I didn’t progress as far as I wanted to with the Chinchilla Collar Cardi Knit-Along, but I did manage to at least make a swatch! Using Caron’s “Country” yarn and US number 8 needles, … Continue reading
Salvaging a Japanese Knit Shawl
I admit that I’m not much of a lace knitter. I get the concept and love the finished look, but it’s what happens in between that often leads to frustration, frogging and general unhappiness. A while back, I fell in … Continue reading
Japanese Knitting Books and Resources
Japanese knitting seems to be quite popular these days. The designs are unique and have simple silhouettes but challenging and complicated stitch patterns. I learned to knit using Japanese books, so following the charts and symbols are not all that … Continue reading
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There is a lot to be thankful for — I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
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Inspiration for the Ming Cape
The Ming Cape is based on one of my favorites — an old, reliable stand-by in my wardrobe that I can’t imagine being without. I purchased a cape just like the one below in the mid-’90s, back when I was … Continue reading
When You Need Some Color In Your Life …
I’m a big fan of handpainted yarns, especially those that come in the most interesting color combinations and yield unexpected knit fabrics. Schaefer Yarns is a wonderful source for handpaints and I’ve had the pleasure of working with their 100 … Continue reading
Knit-Along: Chinchilla Collar Cardi
Over the next few weeks, come knit along with me as I work on the Chinchilla Collar Cardi. I’ll be posting my progress every Sunday and sharing any tips and answering questions along the way, so I hope you can join … Continue reading
Knitting On Planes: Not So Great
I just returned from a trip and, before I left, had envisioned grand plans of progressing some of my knitting projects. With hours in the air, I figured I would be knitting up a storm. After all, time is what … Continue reading
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