tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61762953942297925262024-02-19T06:36:55.436-05:00Knitting By The OceanJoansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-4716754539395565242017-11-12T20:22:00.000-05:002017-11-12T20:22:11.728-05:00Susie's Reading Mitts and Half Granny Square Shawl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Susie's Reading Mitts is a free pattern on Ravelry. It's a very easy and well-written pattern. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The yarn is wonderful, absolutely wonderful. I wish there was more of a selection in color ways.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love, love, love this yarn. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This shawl is a half-granny square. I'm a beginner crocheter and am please at how it came out. It's addictive and I've now completed four of them. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter, Emily showing her birthday hand-knit gifts. Her sister also knitted a matching cowl with the same yarn as the fingerless mitts. </span></b><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-63064834344187012182017-09-20T12:54:00.000-04:002017-09-20T12:54:18.681-04:00Half Granny Square Shawl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Yarn: Berroco Nebula - 1 skein</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm an avid knitter and decided to travel outside my comfort zone into the crochet world. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This free <a href="https://www.churchmouseyarns.com/products/half-a-granny-square-shawl-brooklyn-tweed-loft-version"><span style="color: #cc0000;">pattern</span></a> is simply a half granny square. It is addictive and a quick project. So addictive that I just completed my 4th one. I'll have pictures of those for you soon. It's a good thing that yarn is my sole addiction. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>About three evenings of crocheting will result in a finished shawl.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The colors are unusual but very vibrant. The darker color is also at the neck but didn't show up in this picture. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am gifting this shawl to my daughter for her birthday.</span></b><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-68975915018362668322017-09-16T16:33:00.002-04:002017-09-16T20:31:54.182-04:00Fiber Dyeing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My good friend, Marlene, invited me to her home to dye roving. Always eager to learn something new from an experienced person, I jumped at the chance. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am a total "newbie" so I will just tell you that roving is one of the steps on the way to spinning yarn. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Being the ultimate hostess, she had a wonderful lunch and dessert for us. I'd say it was a "win/win" for me.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My spinning guild has a dye day every June but I've never participated. I was afraid to add just one more thing to my already busy life that I might enjoy. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Above, Marlene is starting to fill the canning jars with roving. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Making progress.....jars are filled and about 1/8 teaspoon of dye is being added. It's a matter of preference. You can add multiple colors to get the shade you might want.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Marlene is filling the jars with a mixture of water/vinegar. Approximately 1/4 cup of vinegar to a gallon of water.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> We've stirred the dye with the handle to a wooden spoon. How much you stir the dye affects the outcome. You can establish a gradient color or solid color by either using a light stir or a vigorous one. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The jars were put in a hot water bath for about 20 minutes. All equipment is strictly dedicated to dyeing and not used for cooking. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Marlene, had samples to show me using natural plants in the dyeing process.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Once the jars have been drained, the roving resides on screens (or the like) to dry in the beautiful Vermont sunshine.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> We also dyed a march larger batch directly in the canning pot. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> ........and how about blueberry pie?</b></span><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-63969116506443239602017-08-18T13:39:00.002-04:002017-09-16T16:38:47.548-04:00Knitting Bargain!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What a bargain! This book was $24.95 and I purchased it for $9.98 incl. tax. It's a luxury to have a 60% off coupon for JoAnn's. Did you know that they are now once again accepting coupons on their books? They have a lovely selection. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have been in a knitting frenzy. I've become someone who is high on all things fiber related. I wake up at 3:00 a.m. and reach for my knitting needles. By 3:00 p.m. I am ready to crash on my bed filled with wonder. I wonder why I allowed myself, like a spoiled child, to get up so early. I am just plain tired.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">With all that said, I have a lot of blogging to catch up on. I spent the last last three days blocking all those hand knits, so stay tuned.</span></b></div>
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-22255225875624474282017-08-01T23:41:00.000-04:002017-08-01T23:46:42.008-04:00Welcome Blanket - Completed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Several pairs of knitting hands gathered at my LYS to assemble squares for the "Welcome Blanket". The blanket will be sent to the refugee program as mentioned to you in my previous post. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It was a very warm and satisfying feeling to knit for this project. The two skeins produced three 10" squares and each blanket required a total of 16 squares. </span></b><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-21523255998549854012017-07-23T12:56:00.001-04:002017-07-23T12:56:14.185-04:00Welcome Blanket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My LYS (local yarn shop) is sponsoring this project for the refugee program. Somewhat political, I was criticized on Facebook for knitting these squares. I thought my privacy settings were for "friends only" but somehow that was not the case. I was told by an unknown individual that I <u>should</u> be knitting for vets and the homeless instead. I informed this gentleman that if they were sponsored I would knit for them as well. I didn't like the word "instead" and wished he had said "also".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I felt challenged so I "turnaround play" was appropriate. I asked what he was doing to make this a "better world". He did not respond. I'm not surprised. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> I've knitted for other charities in the past. It's always very satisfying. In this case, we were asked to purchase two skeins of Ella Rae Chunky Superwash. It is fantastic to knit with and two skeins completes three 10" squares. Sixteen squares (40"x40") are needed for the blanket. It will be interesting as to how they will be assembled as there are many "different looks" that can be achieved.</b></span><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-12858182587340585432017-06-29T11:07:00.003-04:002017-06-29T11:20:27.619-04:00Tic Toc Knitting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tic Toc, the clock is getting louder. It is deafening to my ears and translating into a headache. I'm in hopes of completing this project in time to wear on the 4th. The insane side of my knitting brain tells me to complete in time for a party this Sunday. That is 2 1/2 days away readers. I doubt that I will meet my self-imposed deadline. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are 62 stripes and I have 20 completed. To my credit, I started knitting this shawlette 1 1/2 days ago so that is really good progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pattern is free on Ravelry. "Protest Is Patriotic Shawl". I hate the word protest. It sounds so combative. I prefer the word "Activist" or perhaps "Demonstrator". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a political junkie. I try to limit my views on social media. I did march in the "Pussycat" event earlier this year. I did not agree with all the group supported but I did agree with enough to show my support. After all, this is not a "black and white" world. There are grey areas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knitting this pattern is a "feel good" recreation. It is difficult to put down. Sleeping seems like such a waste of time. See my previous post for my yarn selection. It is so wonderful that I'm thinking I want to return to the yarn shop to see what colorways they have that would be suitable for a summer short-sleeve top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The edge on the shawl needs a little tweaking. That red zig zag edge will fall into place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm knitting in the ends as I go along and a little further tugging will take care of this. Knitting in the ends as you go is the best way of doing it. </span><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-7890711364109836762017-06-27T18:21:00.003-04:002017-06-27T18:21:50.230-04:00Protest Is Patriotic Shawl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pattern, "Protest is Patriotic Shawl", is free at Ravelry.com. I'm invited to a party for the 4th, and wanting to show my patriotism, I may have had a delusional moment in thinking that I can wear this shawlette to the event. Ha! It may be for 2018 but I will give it a shot. I'm going to a party and would love to wear it. No stress but then I thrive on deadlines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I looked everywhere, including the web, for the yarn. I was on a quest for summer weight yarn and had difficulty finding the right shade of red or blue with the same fiber content at various shops or on the web.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went to my "not so local yarn shop" in Montpelier, Vermont called <a href="http://www.yarnvt.com/"><span style="color: blue;">"Yarn"</span></a>. I always find what I am looking for and the friendliness and customer service is superb. </span><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-78186749591060181392017-06-23T16:28:00.000-04:002017-06-23T16:28:33.108-04:00Frosted Leaves Scarf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm a member of the Twist 'O Wool Spinning Guild (Middlebury, Vermont) and a few of us attended<span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://netafiberforum.blogspot.com/">SPA-New England Textile Arts</a> </span>in Freeport, Maine earlier this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The event is sponsored by three of the hotels in town and is always successful. My daughter and I, along with my fellow members stay at the <a href="http://www.harraseeketinn.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Harraseeket Inn</span></a> and we are treated like royalty. Dining is affordable and absolutely delicious with a multitude of entree selections. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This event has no classes, just very relaxing gatherings in various lounges and conference rooms where folks share ideas, skills and form new friendships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My group selected "Frosted Leaves" by Louisa Harding to knit and model at the Saturday night fashion show. Due to fire regulations, the crowd is limited to 250 people and there are people standing outside hoping to get in if there are "no shows". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's a real feeling of camaraderie. We received a standing ovation accompanied by cheers as we walked on stage as our group was well-represented and probably the largest group there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My daughter and I were all smiles as folks complimented us on our scarves. It is so much fun to have a daughter that knits and spins as I do. I am quite proud of her for many reasons. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have no shame. I will soon brag and show you the two shawls that my daughter knitted and were modeled by the two of us. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.</span></div>
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Pattern: Aviendha Shawl (can be found at Ravelry.com)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I retired recently. A co-worker gave me a gift certificate to my LYS. She's also a knitter and we've had many fun conversations about knitting and patterns over the years. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thinking of "Y" words for this project, "yummy yarn" and "yak" come to mind.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The yarn is lace weight and a little slippery to knit with. Bamboo needles might be easier but I prefer the tips on "Knitters Pride" needles. Knitting stabilizes and gets easier after the first couple of rows. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Because I am using a center-pull cake, and because the yarn is so slippery and would fall on itself as the cake gets smaller and knot itself, I am using a "yarn bra". The bra keeps the "cake" compact. These can be purchased at your local yarn shop. You can also use an onion bag or a nylon stocking/knee high. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(The color way is aqua and not blue.)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I was inspired with the color way after seeing my daughter, Amy, wearing one of her hand knits a a knitting retreat we attended earlier this year. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It is so much fun to have a daughter who shares my knitting passion and has become a very accomplished knitter herself. Her yarn stash will soon rival my own.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We have traveled together to three major knitting events in recent months. We inspire each other. Having 1/1 time with my daughter is wonderful.</span></b><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-51762671035935678302016-04-01T14:44:00.002-04:002016-04-01T14:44:36.910-04:00Baa-Ble Hat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">It was Easter weekend and I was looking for a fun and whimsical knitting project. This one was perfect.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Can you visualize the sheep grazing on the green grass with a beautiful sky above? It puts a smile on my face.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">I love stranded knitting (fair isle). It's my favorite kind of knitting. Color A is held in the right hand and color B is held in the left hand while knitting. If you'd like to know more on how to enhance the finished appearance of your fair isle knitting, read the following article.....</span></strong><a href="http://paper-tiger.net/blog/13911317/colordominance"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">"The Importance of Yarn dominance"</span></strong></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Just a side note...........when I completed the had, it looked so small and might fit a child. After blocking it was fine for an adult size head. </span></strong></div>
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-61325688173630109652016-02-14T10:02:00.000-05:002016-02-18T13:45:18.741-05:00Zick Zack Scarf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here is to link to purchase them. http://www.yarn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/categoryID/31B6C702-FA58-47C3-9696-C0349D662328/productID/75115F69-7FA9-47B8-A00E-643CCA7C4530/</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">My older daughter, Amy, and I are knitting this pattern. She's knitting the hat and I'm knitting the vest. She lives in Rhode Island and I live in Vermont, of course, so it is nice when we get together and work on this project. It's quality mother/daughter time together. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The back is completed and the front is almost done. The assembly and picking up stitches around the arms and neck is what will be more time-consuming. The cable is the "body" of the butterfly and notice that the top cable is larger as that will be the "head" with the antennae later attached along with the wings.</span></strong> <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This little gadget was purchased at WEBS. It makes twisted cords. You can also purchase it with three or more clips for additional cording (i.e. three colors, etc.) Here's a link to YouTube to see how it works..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2jL4UgsfA</span></strong><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-58771263956216268332015-05-08T11:01:00.000-04:002015-05-08T13:22:48.590-04:00Heritage Print Socks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Oh, poor neglected blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I think of you often with promises to return soon and finally I have done
so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I periodically receive e-mails from
some of my faithful followers asking me what I am up to. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I am always so pleased when that happens.</span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have several knitting projects on the needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting a new project gives me an excuse to
buy more, newer and better needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve been knitting a pair of grey socks for my daughter and
because I can’t remember the pattern repeat and the color is downright boring,
I decided I needed to knit something totally mindless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I selected a “vanilla” pattern, the kind
where you can just knit on and on and on while watching tv, stuck in a traffic
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I purchased the sock yarn at Webs, “America’s Largest Yarn
Store”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Affordable at only $12 for a 100
gram skein that will knit an adult-size pair of socks fit the bill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The twist in the yarn is nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">However, as I knitted along, the center-pull skein started
to fall onto itself and I had quite the mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It took at least a couple of hours to untangle it all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have been knitting for awhile, I’m
sure you can relate. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had such a mess
and I now wish I had taken a picture so you could give me a little sympathy, I
contemplated just throwing out the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was so desperate that I even invited the cat to lend a little
help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately, my daughter who is
also a knitter, came to my rescue.</span></strong></span><br />
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was knitting with plastic needles from days gone by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have proven to be quite sturdy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stitches glide easily and the points are
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comes to knitting with darker yarns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On
the positive side, it is just an excuse to buy other needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buying needles is like having lots of crayons
as a child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You agree?</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The sweater is being knitted with love for my wonderful granddaughter, Abigail. She is inquisitive and good-natured. Now that she is one year old, she has become a serious shopper as you can see in the pictures below.</b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">I purchased the Alpha Chi and Infusion Cowl patterns from Meridith on Ravelry. Reasonably priced at $5/each or both for $8, they are a delight to work with. These patterns are extremely well-written. Meridith has "tips" in her patterns and it is easy to follow even for beginning chart readers. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">I've been knitting for over 50 years. Admitting this is not easy as I don't feel my age. I will say that this pattern is probably in my top ten favorites</span></strong>.</div>
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<b>Pattern: Color Infusion Cowl by Meridith Shephard (purchase at Ravelry.com for $5)</b><br />
<b>Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto superwash merino</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I love my new cowl. It't just right for March weather in Vermont. I love that it is reversible and it looks so nice with my boiled wool jacket. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This stranded color pattern was so much fun to knit. I almost hated to see it completed if it had not been for the fact that I was looking forward to wearing it. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The pattern is extremely well-written. This designer is one that I will be watching for additional patterns. I knitted one of her other cowls that I will blog about in a few days.</span></b><br />
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Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-47622937326722788822014-01-20T09:41:00.001-05:002014-01-20T09:41:52.219-05:00Let's Talk Socks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong>I confess. My name is Joan and I am addicted to knitting socks like a diva is addicted to chocolate.</strong><br />
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<b>Free pattern at: </b>http://web.archive.org/web/20060813100133/http://www.islandofmisfitpatterns.com/2006/07/14/lacy-mock-cable-socks/<br />
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<strong>Have I convinced you that I am addicted to sock knitting? It's an easily potable project. It's a great stress-reliever to knit while waiting for an appointment. An added bonus is opens up a conversation with strangers when their curiosity wants to know what you are knitting. </strong><br />
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crafting interests have evolved to add other crafts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m the “<s>Jack</s> Joan of all trades,
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords
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levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The disk is flexible but sturdy
enough to keep an even tension.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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for different effects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost of
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with a simple project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The braid itself
took me less than an hour to complete for two bracelets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My local bead store was kind enough to show
me how to add end caps and a clasp to finish off the bracelet.</strong></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b>Yarn: 1 skein Stacy Charles Luna Yarn (kid mohair and silk)</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">My friend and co-worker Jane was moving into her new house when I called her the first week I was home from the hospital and unable to drive. I needed her to take me to the doctor’s office. It was urgent. She dropped everything and came to my aid. These socks are hardly enough to thank her for everything she has done for me.<br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You may wonder how one decides on a double-knee replacement. After being in much pain on a regular basis for so long, the decision was easy. It was not as brutal as some led me to believe.</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This charging station is located at my local health food store. Likely location as Vermont is known for its health food stores and proud to be very "green".</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I've been knitting and have quite a bit to show you but still have to take pictures. So, in the interim...............</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Knitting!</span></strong></div>Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-41162270628102484252011-11-13T15:57:00.001-05:002011-11-13T16:19:59.603-05:00Blogging Friends Are The Best!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://amysamin.blogspot.com/2011/11/catching-up.html"><strong>Amy</strong></a><strong> and I have been blogging friends for at least 5 years. I am proud to know her and admire all her talents one of which is card stamping. I always hoped that Amy might want to send me one of her creations and was delighted when she asked me for my address. This card is gorgeous.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>I collect bookmarks, magnets, etc. with a "dream" message so, this fact unbeknownst to Amy, she had a "dream" message for me. Well, thoughtful as Amy is, also included in the package was a pair of hand-knit knee warmers for my arthritic knees. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The package arrived on a day that had proved to be quite challenging so Amy's thoughtfulness really perked up my day.</strong></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Check out </strong><a href="http://amysamin.blogspot.com/2011/11/catching-up.html"><strong>Amy's</strong></a><strong> blog. She is a wonderful, mom, wife, daughter, friend and much more. Her creations are fantastic and she is currently knitting for a charity in each of the 50 United States and she has a map on her blog listing the states that have benefited from her thoughtfulness. Amy is originally from the U.S. and now lives in Israel. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Sadly, about two months before we met online, Amy was in my town and shopped at my LYS. How I wish I had had the opportunity to meet her in person. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Hugs to you, Amy. I'm proud to be your friend. </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Happy Knitting!</strong></span></div>Joansiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176295394229792526.post-7495722322137873672011-07-27T21:54:00.000-04:002011-07-27T21:54:15.618-04:00Cat Bordhi's Sock E-Book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Cat Bordhi's E-Book Cover!</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Note: Had a problem posting earlier regarding this topic and hopefully this time Blogger will be friendly.</span> </span></strong><br />
<br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">I purchased Cat Bordhi's new E-book that was just released this past week and it is wonderful! The book contains several patterns with more to be released as part of the purchase. Check out the link to the video for a new style heel. </span></strong><br />
<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRc3309JUyc"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet Tomato Heel You Tube Video</span></strong></a><br />
<br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">I've joined </span></strong><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cats-sweet-tomato-heels"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Cat Bordhi's Ravelry Group</span></strong></a>.<br />
<br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">I had the opportunity to take a wonderful workshop with Cat on moebius knitting a couple of years ago. The workshop was to help raise money for breast cancer research at the University of Vermont. What fun!!! </span></strong><br />
<br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here I am on the Cat who is on the right.</span></strong> <br />
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<br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here's Cat checking out a knitter's work.</span></strong> <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">I was flattered when I was asked for permission to use my picture for Cat's pattern "Swinging Mikado" (moebius cowl) on Ravelry.</span></strong><br />
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<br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><br />So go ahead and purchase the e-book. You can find the link on her blog (see above) or directly on Ravelry.com It is downloadable for Windows, Mac and IPad.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Knitting!</span></strong></div>
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