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A Hat for Aunt Susan

Posted in Uncategorized on August 23, 2010 | 8 Comments »

M’s Aunt Susan has been a cigarette smoker for most of her adult life. In late June she went to the doctor with abdominal pain and headaches. She was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer that had already metastasized to her liver and brain. Needless to say the chemo and radiation have been brutal; she is [...]

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Summer on the Needles

Posted in Uncategorized on August 15, 2010 | 8 Comments »

After finishing two FOs with wintry colors and themes (FO posts coming soon!), I’ve found myself with summery colors on the needles. For example, these socks remind me of corn on the cob: That is Handmaiden Casbah sock yarn (with 10% cashmere!) and I love it. It may be the best sock yarn I’ve ever [...]

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At long last a FO! Corvid Frost Diamonds

Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2010 | 12 Comments »

Sorry to be gone for so long! Let’s just call this the summer of 4 work projects and 4 zillion headaches (both of which are easing up) and move on. What to do when you finish a great lace project during the rainy season? Wait until June to block it. Then what to do when [...]

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