knitting kitchen

I was away for a week, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t making things. I decided to do a little crocheting while on the road and I chose a pattern by Alicia Paulson of Posey Gets Cozy. She really has a wonderful design sense and I loved making this blanket. She calls it Tiramisu.

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These are the books that came to my post office box, unsolicited by me. I took it as a sign that maybe I should be using up the yarn I have insulating the nooks and crannies of my house. As part of my effort, I’m going to finish as many of my unfinished projects as […]

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We spent the weekend backpacking in the White Mountains.  That doesn’t preclude knitting time. First of all, there’s the ride to New Hampshire.  I finished reknitting one of the socks that was a different size. I stuck to the size 2 Addis and was amazed to see just how quickly knitting a sock pattern for […]

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In an attempt to give my hands a rest, I’ve taken to quilting. I know it sounds a little bit like a joke, but really, using the sewing machine, rotory cutter, etc. is a little less wear and tear on my hands than some intensive knitting sprees. So here is one of my most recent […]

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I finally blocked the Dale hat and it’s fast becoming Mark’s favorite hat for skiing. The llama chullo has been relegated to astronomy adventures.

I went to Enchanting Yarns in Kent and had a terrific time. They were holding the yarn for White Mountain for me. I had wonderful conversations with the women there and was […]

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