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Happy Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is American Thanksgiving and we surely have a lot to be thankful for this year! Our grandson has been with us for 3 days while his parents are on a wee vacation. They are coming back today in...
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Santa's Helpers, a no-sew tree ornament
I love to make one Christmas ornament a year and cannot wait until little Carter is old enough to help me. This year's Christmas craft is no-sew easy-peasy, but a young child will need help from an...
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popsicle toes, a free knitting pattern for dolly
This pattern is 100% inspired by the darling French Macaroon sweater that is offered for free on Ravelry from The Noble Thread. I love that pattern so much, and have made a few, that I even designed a...
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Christmas room to room
Over Thanksgiving weekend, after the dishes are washed and put away, and after perhaps one day of rest, Christmas appears all over my house! While the turkey stock is simmering on the stove, I play...
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Tov Baby Vest
Woolfolk Tov DK. You'll love this yarn. I know you will. I have fallen in love with its amazing stitch definition, easy handle and cuddly softness. But those words don't quite give it the accolades it...
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family of Merry Christmas hats
Last weekend I took pictures of the kids for their first family Christmas card. (Be still my heart!) To get the baby to look up, my husband was behind me madly waving a little toy and making crazy...
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Woodland CAL
I decided to join Lucy over at Attic24 for her Woodland CAL (crochet along). It looks like a nice and relaxing way to start 2018 and a way to gobble up some stash. I didn't dare purchase her yarn pack...
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Peace On Earth
I woke up extra early this morning, set the table, lit the candles, then took these pictures just as the sun started to appear. The light was faint and gorgeous. Today, December 23rd, is my prep day....
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you know your family loves you when...
You know your family loves you when even though they think you have enough yarn, enough knitting needles, and enough books, they still purchase gifts off your wish list!To make a comment, please click...
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tidy up!
I went on a magnificent cleaning, sorting and tossing-out rampage in my knitting room. This is something I usually do after the holidays; I get in this mood and nothing can stop me. But this time it...
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boho
As soon as my Christmas knitting was finished, I went straight back to my half-finished Boho Shawl. This was my first big mosaic stitch project and I loved making it. The color work is made with...
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a good day
Him: "I found a big box at the front door. Did you order anything?"Me: "Nope."Him: "It's light for it's size. I think it's yarn."I assured him I hadn't ordered yarn, but when we opened the box, out...
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I Knit New York
We just came back from a relaxing ten days cruising around Mexico. Lots of beautiful weather, friendly people, good food and plenty of knitting time. I brought three projects (and took more care...
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Winter Blooms
Sometimes I think I'd love to wake up to see my garden dusted with snow. I love that idea, but I know it will never happen. So I think again and realize I'd be terrible driving in it and would hate...
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the beauty of stacked stitches
Buckle your seat belt, you're in for a wild ride! Have you heard of stacked stitches? These melted crayon color explosions look complicated don't they? They are NOT. This technique uses slipped...
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Valentine blooms, baking, and knitting
Happy Valentine's Day!To celebrate the day I have quite a lot of pink I can bring in from the garden.The tulip magnolia is blooming at the top, just out of reach.It takes another week before the lower...
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Acharn Romper pattern discount
Hello! Today I have a new pattern to share with you from Rainer & Bear. The Acharn Romper was part of a hand knitted collection designed exclusively for Fortnum & Mason, and now you can knit it...
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Cotton Cashmere
I always love to have an opportunity to share a new yarn with you. Rowan's new spring/summer yarn, Cotton Cashmere, is 85% cotton and 15% cashmere in a worsted weight. It has a lightweight handle on...
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Montreal in Kidsilk Haze
Kidsilk Haze--I try to never been without a Kidsilk Haze work-in-progress in my work basket; I love knitting with it and wearing it. This project, Montreal by Lisa Richardson, was made with leftovers...
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