From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Bad Photography and Edgings

November 28, 2008 WIP

So, I want to give many thanks particularly to Anne, David, Sarah, Kathy and JellyDonut! Thank you so much for responding to my maniacal and paranoid post. So, taking everyone’s advice, I realize now that I might just be down to a bad case of photography and a need for blocking. Take a look everyone. [...]

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For the lack of content….

November 26, 2008 WIP

For the lack of content, here’s a picture of my Whirligig vest by Kevin Ames. I want opinions! What does this look like to you? Is it puckering? Will it wash out? Will it bloom? Is it even? etc. etc. etc. Cuz, this picture to me looks FUGLY!

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Guilty

November 22, 2008 Stash

Alrighty folks. I confess. I know I made a big deal about B.A.B.L.E in my last post……. trying to elude to the fact that it was only about books on my San Francisco trip. I also got yarn. {grin} Here they are. Fortissima Sock Yarn Habu Tsumagi Koigu KPPPM The Unique Sheep House Blend and [...]

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B. A. B. L. E.

November 20, 2008 Books

Remember S. A. B. L. E? Well, this trip to San Francisco – Book Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy. Every time I travel, I go a little nuts. This time, same amount of money spent, but all on books. And the crazy things is, I don’t even understand the languages in some of these books. I [...]

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The Palace San Francisco

November 20, 2008 San Francisco

I got the wonderful opportunity to stay at The Palace over my weekend in San Francisco. Breathtaking!  

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So Much Better

November 16, 2008 Knitting Retreats

Boy, I am so much better now, as I blog to you about a week since the MFKR. I wish I had more to say about the retreat, but I was so sick that I barely participated. But in a haze of fever and drugs, here are some pictures taken from the retreat.  

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Knitting Retreat

November 6, 2008 Knitting Retreats

This is me right now……. And tomorrow I have to fly out to San Francisco for the Men’s Fall Knitting Retreat 2008, followed by 2 more full weeks of work. I’m super excited but not so much about being ill. Let’s hope the doctor’s Super Z-pack kicks in tonight. Wish me luck.

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LTKA – Section 1: Sq 02 – Basketweave

November 2, 2008 Finished Objects
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Annie’s Sweater

November 1, 2008 Annie
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Pattern: Doggie’s Soy Silk Sweater Book: Men Who Knit and the Dogs Who Love Them     Recommended Yarn Information Yarn Brand: South West Trading Company Yarn Name: Karaoke Yarn Content: 50% SOY SILK, 50% wool Yardage: 1 skein = 50 g (1.8 oz) = 109 yards (100m) Yarn Substitution Information Yarn Brand: Lion Brand Yarn [...]

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