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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Christmas in Grannies – an Update
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
Just What He Wanted, Just in Time
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. I looked forward to working with such a soft, smooth yarn. It makes … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Mittens and Fingerless Mitts, Scarves and Cowls
Tagged alpaca yarn, cowl, fingerless mitts, knitting, Simple Fitted Cowl
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Ripple of the Week #62 – Winter Mint Candy Cane
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
I’ve Been Thinkin’
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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Tagged charity project, conversation starters, nursing home visits
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A Very Merry Christmas to You and Yours
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
What, Another Granny?
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
Charcoal Fingerless Mitts – a Knitting Journal
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
Ripple of the Week #61 – Cranberry Candy Cane
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
Shop with a List or Look for Treasures?
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
Just a Couple Pairs of Fingerless Mitts, Please
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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