Category Archives: Knitting

TUSAL – July 2011 Part 2

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Heather

It’s time for another Totally Useless Stitch Along (TUSAL) post! July has two new moons, which means two TUSAL posts. I also thought I would share a quick little project that I finished up the other day. It is the … Continue reading →

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Cardigan for Little Man

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Heather

Done! The little man was a slave driver, and a cute little cardigan is the result. It look me about a week and a half to knit. And, unfortunately, I actually ran out of yarn just as I finished the … Continue reading →

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“Knit, Mommy!”

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Heather

I’ve learned a valuable lesson: never tell a pre-schooler you are knitting something for them. Every time I pick up something to work on other than this sweater the little man says “Mommy knit sweater?” The pattern is Kid’s Shawl … Continue reading →

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Kobi for Kobo

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Heather

Last month my husband surprised me with a fabulous little gift: a Kobo e-reader. And, while I would have said before that I was all about the dead tree style of books, this little gadget may have converted me. (If … Continue reading →

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A Little Pin Cushion

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Heather

If you read Erica’s blog Erica’s Places, you’ve probably already seen this: The pattern is Posey Pin Cushion from Kris Knits. I knit it from three colours of Lily Sugar and Cream, and finished it up with a wooden button. … Continue reading →

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Stretchy Portland

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Heather

So, I mentioned yesterday that I managed to finish two pairs of socks in June. But, I only got around to sharing pictures of one pair. Here, my friends, is the second pair: They are The Portland Gussets Socks by … Continue reading →

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A Flurry of Shawls

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Heather

I really do do more than stitch smalls and knit socks. Right now I’m on a bit of a shawl kick. First, I’m knitting the Moor Shawl by Jen Hansen (Raverly link) using some lovely silver silk yarn from Shall … Continue reading →

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