Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas in Grannies – an Update

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

I’m enjoying the process of making this granny, one little square at a time. Watching the tiny scrap balls of yarn disappear is fun! Seeing the cheery blanket emerge is even better! You might want to savor this next shot … Continue reading →

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Just What He Wanted, Just in Time

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

My darling husband asked me to knit him a pair of fingerless mitts to wear to work and a tight-fitting cowl for snow-blowing from this wool/alpaca blend yarn. I looked forward to working with such a soft, smooth yarn. It … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #62 – Winter Mint Candy Cane

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

I included both a plain white yarn and a white yarn with a fine silver thread, called Caron Christmas Glitter, in this ripple. I captured the frosty touch of silver here: Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to get the pretty … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Thinkin’

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Beginning with Thanksgiving Day, there is an abundance of special foods, music, decorations, parties, gifts, cards and programs we can enjoy as the year draws to a close. Thanks to the traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day and Three Kings … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Christmas to You and Yours

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I hope Santa tucked some beautiful hooks (and/or needles) in your stocking last night and left piles of luscious yarn under your tree! Linda @ alottastitches

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What, Another Granny?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Last Thursday I showed you the beginning of my newest granny, the third I have in-the-works. I had no intentions of starting another one anytime soon, but look at what someone started for me! This was in a bag of … Continue reading →

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Charcoal Fingerless Mitts – a Knitting Journal

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Day One – Friday, Dec. 16th: I’m knitting a pair of 2×2 rib fingerless mitts for DH using two strands of this unraveled charcoal wool, which creates about a worsted weight yarn, in a rather crinkled condition. I started knitting … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #61 – Cranberry Candy Cane

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Even though I had no hope of finishing this Christmasy ripple in time for the holiday blanket pickup of last week, I had to crochet it! I was anxious to see if this color combination would turn out as great … Continue reading →

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Shop with a List or Look for Treasures?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Once in a while I go to Sal’s (That’s what I call the Salvation Army thrift store.) to look for something particular. This time it was black pants and blue jeans. I hoped to find some that were just my … Continue reading →

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Just a Couple Pairs of Fingerless Mitts, Please

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

My darling husband loves everything I’ve ever knitted for him, including the four pairs of little fingerless mitts I made a few years ago. He has loved them so much, some, like these, are looking very tired. They’re quick knits, … Continue reading →

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