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Tag Archives: yarn
Monday Project Report – Socks, Socks and More Socks!
One of my dreams is to one day have a sock drawer full of handmade socks. I was reading Glenna C.’s blog one day and she wrote about how cool it was to open her sock drawer and see all … Continue reading
Monday Project Report – Uhlan Hat
I know, I have not posted in a couple of weeks. The good news is that usually means that I have work that actually pays me and I am busy supporting my family. And I was busy for a couple … Continue reading
Monday Project Report – The Beginning Of A Bulky Scrappy Blanket
For this week’s scrap project I turned to my bag of leftover bulky yarns. After so much time pressured work to finish Xmas presents during the past two months, I was ready for some mindless knitting. So I decided to … Continue reading
Monday Project Report – Bella Mittens & Toothless Hat
I discovered two things this week. First – I LOVE Misti Alpaca Chunky yarn. It is soft – it is warm – and it is really so pretty knit up. Second – I have to have a pair of Bella … Continue reading
Monday Project Report – A Second Pair of Lettuce Knit Armwarmers
Woo Hoo!! The Lettuce Knit Armwarmers are done!!!! There are a lot of reasons for me to be excited about this. First – this is (almost) the last Xmas 2012 present I have to make. (I am still finishing up … Continue reading
Posted in knitting, yarn
Tagged a polish granddaughter, araucania yarns, armwarmers, Grace Alexander, knit armwarmers, knitting, lettuce knit armwarmers, yarn
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Monday Project Report – Chip’s Antler (Pine Tree?) Hat
This week’s project was Chip’s new hat. Chip picked out the pattern – The Antler Hat by Tin Can Knits. This is a free pattern on Ravelry and part of their Pacific Knits Collection. They designed a very nice sweater … Continue reading
Posted in knitting, yarn
Tagged antler hat, araucania yarns, hat, knitting, pacific knits, pine tree hat, tin can knits, winter hat, yarn
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Monday Project Report – Turn A Square Hat
Trying to get much accomplished when three little boys are home for summer vacation is just a silly proposition, but last week I finally pulled out my project bag with a winter hat I had started a couple of months … Continue reading
Posted in knitting, yarn
Tagged knitted hat, knitting, turn a square hat, winter hat, wool hat, yarn
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Hawk Studio – Faerie Fest
Doing a 3 day show takes alot more than 3 days. It feels like it takes the full month before it arrives just doing the prep work – making sure you have enough stock, making sure you have your booth/display … Continue reading
Natural Dyeing – Varigations in Skeins
Okay, I know I promised more blog posts than this, but the end of the school year is just running us crazy!! There was the Community Family Run track meet at the end of the track program . . . … Continue reading
Posted in Escape to Evermore, Family, Hawk Studio, Natural Dyes, yarn
Tagged brazilwood, cochineal, Escape to Evermore, fustic, indigo, logwood, madder, marigold, natural dyes, naturally dyed wool, naturally dyed yarn, sandlewood, yarn
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Natural Dyeing – Indigo Is Magic!! – And Oh So Cool!!
Okay, can you tell that I am excited about Indigo? Lets admit it – I am an old hippie who grew up in and stayed ensconced in the blue jean era. I live in blue jeans when I am not … Continue reading
A Polish Granddaughter 