Monthly Archives: March 2011

LoveSock Colourwork

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Heather

The day I posted about not having the yarn for my March socks was the day the yarn arrived. Since it is a fairly simple sock, I’ve already made some good progress. It is a striped sock with a colourwork … Continue reading →

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15-Sided Finished

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Heather

I’ve been known to be a little impatient. So, instead of waiting for the finishing instructions for the 15-sided biscornu to be posted, I forged ahead on my own: The beads are Mill Hill Magnifica colour 10020 (Royal Amethyst). The … Continue reading →

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Ornament of the Month – March 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Heather

I finally finished up March’s ornament Friday night just past. He was a pretty big project, given his small size. The design is Santa Bellpull by Carol Elmer, from the 1997 Just Cross Stitch ornament issue. I stitched it with … Continue reading →

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March Socks – Part 1

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Heather

My March self-imposed sock club isn’t going isn’t going quite as planned. The yarn hasn’t arrived in the mail, so I doubt I will be able to get the pair of socks I designated as my “March socks” done in … Continue reading →

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March 2011 Stitching Blogger Question

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Heather

Lee of Lakeside Stitcher has posted this month’s Stitching Blogger question. It is: Do you have a favourite Irish or Celtic stitched piece?  If you don’t, what about a piece that represents your heritage?  Or maybe a family tree style … Continue reading →

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An Oddly Patchy Santa and a Wee Sweater

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Heather

March is quickly speeding away. And beyond two functionally useless swatches, I don’t feel like I have accomplished much. March’s socks haven’t been started (I’m still waiting for the yarn to arrive), and my mom’s cardigan is waiting for it’s … Continue reading →

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Cool Socks with Lucy Neatby

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Heather

This past weekend I was able to attend a sock knitting workshop with one my knitting heroes, Lucy Neatby (and my friend from Ravelry, Sam (aka zyrene). As you can see, Lucy is a very colourful lady. (She also had … Continue reading →

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