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WiP Wednesday
Hi everyone! Yes, I’m still here! I can’t believe it’s been a month since I posted last – so sorry! The Charlotte Knitting Guild had it’s retreat in Hickory, NC this last weekend. Our instructor for the weekend was Candace … Continue reading
More socks! (and more yarn!)
I finished my Camp Loopy Project #2 – Viking Socks! Pattern: Viking Socks by Lykkefanten Yarn: Madelintosh Tosh Sock in color Calligraphy Needles: Size US 0 and US 2 Size: 64 stitch size Started: July 15th, 2011 Finished: August 4, 2011 Modifications: I used … Continue reading
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Stash Expose: Part 3
Our final look at our knitter’s stash will be her worsted and sweater yarns. She doesn’t have a lot of these. She tends to buy sweater yarns on demand, when she finds a project she really wants to make. Which is … Continue reading
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Stash Expose: Part 2
Today we will revisit our knitter’s stash – this time focusing on sock yarns, a particular weakness of hers. You can maybe see how easy it is to succumb to sock yarn stashing when you consider that socks almost always require … Continue reading
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Stash Expose: Part 1
It’s not unusual for a knitter to accumulate stash. A knitter’s stash is his/her yarn, you see. And knitters like yarn. A lot. Some knitters reach SABLE – Stash Acquision Beyond Life Expectancy. Which is pretty self-explanatory – there is no way the knitter will be able … Continue reading
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