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Soggy Weather

Posted in scarves, socks, WIPs on February 26, 2009 | 12 Comments »

After a very dry January, which should be the wettest month of the year here in Northern-Central California, February has been very wet. I have several things to block, but with 60% humidity and low-to-mid-60 temps in the house, I’ve been hesitant to pin wet handknits to a towel on the floor (or run a [...]

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When only pretty will do

Posted in etsy purchases, Knitspot, scarves, WIPs on February 8, 2009 | 18 Comments »

I felt the need for pretty this past week, so out of the bazillion WIPs I have, these two got the most attention. Tudor Grace pattern from Knitspot, which I’m knitting in the scrumptious Silk Sock from Yarn Lust in Currant. It’s 70% merino/30% silk, soft and strong, warm but not wooly, and it has [...]

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Hibernation Basket

Posted in Dainty Bess Scarf, February Lady Sweater, socks, WIPs on February 1, 2009 | 16 Comments »

The Hibernation Basket: where naughty and/or disappointing WIPs go to await judgement. Shall we be brave and look at what is inside? Part of a February Lady Sweater. Lovely pattern. Lovely yarn color. The garter yoke fits. The yarn is NOT NICE. Not nice at all. It deplies itself, and it BREAKS. I’ve never had [...]

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