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About Me
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
AKA: Heather, Silverlotus, Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
Category Archives: Knitting
My Kingdom for a Sock
As I’m sure you are well aware, I really enjoy knitting socks. They are small, fairly quick projects and the wide variety of patterns allow me to try new techniques all the time. Sock knitting is also less expensive than … Continue reading
Pointelle
I think it is interesting that when I am knitting something for someone else, be it a gift or a commission, I always put in more time and take more care than when I am knitting something for myself. The … Continue reading
A Duo of Shawls
I really love the look of shawls, even though I don’t think I can carry one off. I did make myself a wee one to wear point forward as a scarf, and also made a lovely one out of silvery … Continue reading
1,000
This marks the 1,000th post here at Reflections in the Pond. I started this block back in July 2003. Seriously. Back then, it was all written by hand. There was no CMS to handle all the formatting and posting. Just … Continue reading
Sampler Socks
Socks, Socks, Sock! Honestly, I do make other things – I’ve got two shawls to share soon! I’ve finished off the Sampler Socks I shared with you the other day. The yarn is Yarn Hallow’s Summer Love (that is, Crystal … Continue reading
TUSAL – May 2012
Goodness, it has been a lot longer between posts than I planned. I actually do have something to share, but I’m waiting for the final pieces to arrive in the mail. I’ve been waiting since April 5th! Apparently the package … Continue reading
My Vampire Boyfriend
I haven’t fallen for the most recent round of vampire-mania. I’ve managed to avoid reading Twilight (nor have I seen the movies), and I don’t know anything about True Blood or the Sookie Stackhouse books. But, back when I was … Continue reading