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Archive for October, 2008

Hat and scarf finished for Mom!

Posted in Hats, Knitting on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

My parents came down to Phoenix (they live in the mountains of Arizona) this week to visit and it was perfect timing to give my Mom her hat and scarf.  She and my dad take a walk every morning, and now that the weather is changing in the high country, it’s been rather cold (in [...]

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Rowan Kit

Posted in Knitting, Yarn, tagged on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I am so addicted to yarn!  When I see something that truly catches my eye, I can’t resist the temptation to buy.  I just purchased four skeins of Rowan All Season’s Cotton in the color 223 Cassis and was happy that it came with two free patterns requiring the four skeins.  I can’t wait to [...]

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KAL for November

Posted in Knitting on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I simply could not resist joining a KAL for November.   This particular KAL is using any pattern of choice, but the yarn can only be Noro.  I will be heading to Needler’s Nest to pick up several skeins of Noro’s Silk Garden – that is my favorite – and will be knitting a hat and matching scarf.  Check [...]

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Interweave Knits – Holiday Gifts Issue

Posted in Knitting on October 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »

While I was also purchasing yarn at Needler’s Nest, I also picked up the new Interweave Knits – Holiday Gifts Issue.  There several great patterns and I have my eye on a couple for Christmas gifts.  I think the Aran Isle Slippers by Jennifer Lang  are simply beautiful and would be perfect for my Mom [...]

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Lantern Moon Needles

Posted in Knitting on October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I just got back from purchasing yarn at my local shop (Needler’s Nest) and totally had to resist buying a full set of Lantern Moon Needles, which were on sale for 40% off.  These are the most exquisite knitting needles that come in Rosewood, Palmwood and Ebony.  They are gorgeous and any knitter would be proud to [...]

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Knitting with a new fiber

Posted in Knitting, Wool, Yarn, tagged on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I just received my latest packet of yarn samples from “Yarn of the Month Club” and was instantly drawn to one of the sample packets that was a warm brown.  The color is the most perfect “fall brown” and is a mixture of something that has intriqued me for quite some time – hemp and wool.  [...]

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Knitting and Yoga?

Posted in Knitting on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I just received my newsletter from Nashua Handknits and had to giggle a little at the thought of a yoga retreat for knitters.  Yes, there is such an item and for those of you interested, please visit www.knittingandyogaadventures.com.   But all jest aside, this is a really cool idea and their website has quite a few [...]

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Knitting project update and Christmas is around the corner

Posted in Knitting on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I started my new project, “The Reader’s Wrap”, over the weekend and it is almost completed.  I hope to be able to finish this coming weekend, if not by next week.  The yarn I purchased is knitting up nicely and it’s very soft and the self striping pattern is very nice.   I can’t wait to [...]

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Knitting with Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters

Posted in Knitting, Stuff on October 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Yesterday was a glorious day of knitting and watching the newest version of Anne Bronte’s “Tenant of Wildfell Hall”.   Before long I had almost a quarter of my reader’s wrap knitted and used one skein of yarn.  I was totally relaxed without a care in the world.   I just wanted to sit on the couch and [...]

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