March 2010
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Sailors used to knit on those long, idle trips.... →
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There are so many places to blog.
I’ve been tinkering with a few sites the last few days, and I may blog exclusively with Wordpress. What are your thoughts or experiences with other blogs?
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Inside my picky brain.
Me, to self:
I want stationery with my logo on it.
Why don’t I order it online?
But I can’t determine the paper quality. How bright is the white? How does the light hit it? Is it shiny or matte? What is the texture of the paper? How thick is it? Does it feel cheap? Is it recycled? How will it absorb my pen’s ink - will it lie in a puddle or soak? Also, it must have a nice...
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My knitting spirit has been lackluster for a while. I haven’t been inspired to twist my lovely fibers into something worthy. I’ll admit that sometimes I buy a skein with no intention of making anything from it - I just love how it looks and feels! I think that’s a good enough reason to buy it and eventually I’ll think of something good enough to knit from it. Baby Alpaca...
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival vendors →
Oh my.. so overwhelmed!
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Who else notices Liz Lemon's neverending...
They’re a Liz Lemon staple!
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If you are in the DC area and don't know...
May 1 & 2 - you can meet sheep, wear sheep, and eat sheep! And DOZENS of yarn vendors!
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What is a knitting technique you're intimidated to...
I know there are tutorials out there, but I’d like to make one that is very “beginner-friendly” - because I know how difficult it was for me to follow them as an ambitious beginner!
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Inspired Knitwear from Prada
Prada’s Fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection is enough to make any knitter bite one’s thumbnail in desire.
Is Fall 2010 about matching your socks to your shoes?
I’ve been inspired to cast on my own pair of knee socks. Now how will I get these delicious blue heels?
And what is this I see encircling her coif?
Coincidentally, I recently made a headband like this!
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My latest indulgence
Handspun by local artist Ruth Blau
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Are knitters crazy?
Knitters have invented all kinds of mind-bending techniques to achieve some amazing results. Can you imagine the reaction of knitters when double points were invented? I’m just grateful for the knitters before me who had the ingenuity to develop the skills I use. This may not be a useful technique for me, but I certainly appreciate the imagination behind Illusion Knitting.
Flat it’s a...
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