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Vamphead hat

by Liz on April 1, 2010

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I made a hat. Normally, this would not be that exciting of a statement, except I made a hat at the end of March, just weeks before spring. In retrospect, this was not the smartest planning. But it’s such a cute hat! Thinking back, this hat may be one of the most ridiculous things I’ve [...]

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A Quest!

February 7, 2010
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I am on the quest for the perfect sock. I want something that fits well, stays on, and is comfortable. I’m sick of knitting socks that aren’t stretchy enough to stay up, or that are too baggy in the heel. I’m talking to you, Monkey and Embossed Leaves. Just plain sick and tired. I also [...]

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Ripley (and a kitty)

January 21, 2010

I had a bit of a knitting failure today, which I’ll probably talk more about in a few days. It’s still too fresh. Woe. I hate to sound egotistical, but I’ve gotten used to being such a good knitter that I simply don’t make mistakes anymore. At least not mistakes that anyone would notice without [...]

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Cowl Neck Pullover

January 13, 2010

Before I even start talking about this sweater, I want to say this: yes, I am going to write up the pattern, and yes it will be free. Just hold onto your horses, I have to do some hard math and convert it into other sizes. It should be available to the general public before [...]

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Damson, you almost killed me.

January 3, 2010

I love Ysolda – love. There’s very little that she creates that I’m not impressed with. She has a knack for clearly written directions, chic style, and clever construction. She’s probably my favorite knitwear designer – from shawls to socks and toys, Ysolda patterns are basically guaranteed to be winners. I’ve never had problems with [...]

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Some FOs: A baby sweater, scarf, shawl, blanket, and some baby booties and socks

December 27, 2009

I appear to be a bit behind on my finished objects blogging, so I’ll just get it all out now in one big post. Back in November, I finished a pair of socks. I knit them two at a time using circular needles, toe up, with an afterthought heel. It’s two Koigu KPPPM colors, and [...]

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Coraline

September 25, 2009

I finally caved in and cast on for this after months of drooling. I used Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool in a deep read color, and I think that the yarn is a good all-weather choice. It’s dk weight, so it’s not insanely heavy, and the wool, silk, and nylon blend was exactly what I was [...]

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Ishbel, again

August 7, 2009

This is the second time I’ve knit Ysolda Teague’s Ishbel pattern, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. This time I used Sundara Sock yarn in Lunar Landing. I received this color in the Sundara Yarn collection: it was one of two for the winter season. This has to be one of the most [...]

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Harry Potter Movie Marathon Scarf

July 17, 2009

I’m a nerd, it’s no secret. I have a website, a Kindle, multiple computers, I read loads of urban fantasy, and I’m just generally kind of geeky. So you shouldn’t be surprised to discover that I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter books – but not to the point of insanity. Earlier this [...]

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Add another hobby to the pile…

July 7, 2009

To keep myself occupied this summer, I signed up for a sewing class at the local craft center. I used to sew when I was younger, and my mom used to make all of our clothes, but it’s been at least a decade since I’ve touched a sewing machine. I love going to the fabric [...]

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Aeolian

July 4, 2009

When I saw this pattern in Knitty, I was really torn about knitting it. I really didn’t like the Yucca chart, and I loved the edging, so I kind of pushed it to the back of my mind for awhile. I figured if I really wanted to make it, I’d get around to it at [...]

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Leona’s Song

June 17, 2009

I finished knitting my Gail/Nightsongs shawl earlier this week (check out this post for my version of the charts), and I have to say, I’m not overly thrilled. Considering the amount of yarn it took, I was expecting… well, a bigger shawl to say the least. I know it needs to be re-blocked. I didn’t [...]

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Summer Berry Bandit

June 13, 2009

I’ve been knitting a lot lately. Now that school is out and all I am doing is working, I need something to do with my hands. I’ve been leaning towards simple stocking stitch projects because I find myself wanting to read and knit at the same time. My Kindle 2 is making that really easy. [...]

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