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In 2007, I knit Mark a sweater based on sweaters I had seen in the Baseball Hall of Fame.  He was playing in a vintage base ball league and I thought it would be nice to make one in his team’s colors. I dyed the yarn the appropriate shade and knit like crazy.
Unfortunately, I didn’t [...]

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When we were in Syracuse last, Jessye found a hat that she wanted to make. The woman at Sheep Thrills gave her a pattern with her yarn purchase (based on a sample in the store). But as we read the pattern, we realized it was done with two yarns held together and giant needles.
Nevermind.
Jessye and [...]

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I’ve been on a quest to make a perfect tam. By ‘perfect’ I mean that it is my own design in which I demonstrate a complete understanding and unbelievable expertise in knitting, charted design, and color selection. Why I think this is fun after working a full day in complete mayhem, I have no idea. [...]

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The pattern for Cottage City Mitts is up and it’s free!
Also, the pattern for the Lagoon Pond Scarf is here for your enjoyment.

(a better picture will follow someday) This version contains corrections as of 8/28/09.

Both designs are knitted in the fine wools of the Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm.

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As mentioned previously, I cast this on 13 days ago. When Alisa saw it, she said, “What is that going to be?”
My reply, ” A  giant *@;#$%&  knitted circle!”  Of couse! Doesn’t everyone want one?
Susie asked, “How do you wear a round shawl?”
Answer: Wear it? I thought you put it in a Rubbermaid container with [...]

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