Look at these lovely stitch markers that Katrin made me. She’s going to get a big laugh out of this story. When I first received these in the mail several months ago I had absolutely no idea how I was supposed to use them. I couldn’t imagine the scenario that would lead me to put […]

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I got several different questions about what changed in my technique when I posted about my gauge issues. I have not responded to one darn note. I feel really bad about that.
I’ve been trying to stay totally in the moment with my kids as we head into the holiday season, my computer time is getting […]

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A little detail called gauge entered my carefree, scarf-knitting world this week. Up until now, I’ve blissfully skipped over the pages in the the knitting book that talk about 4 x 4 squares that all good knitters religiously create before beginning a project.
Fortunately, I decided to knit my first ever swatch before starting my first […]

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A few people asked me what my next knitting project was going to be. Drum roll please…
another Chevron Scarf! Ooooh, how exciting. Believe me, picking out the combination of colors is just plain fun. And, heck, after having knit the pattern for 78 inches I could probably do it while sleeping.
To […]

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78″ of Chevron scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts to be exact. Here’s the details on the yarn I used. When fall gets here I’ll be ready!

The requisite Steve Tyler model in the book shot:

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No, I did not star with Andrew McCarthy in Mannequin. I just look that stiff in all my self-portraits.
This scarf is for Caitlin. She now refuses to partake in any photo shoot that may result in her mug being plastered on my blog. Thank god for 8 year olds that still do […]

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Daylight savings time has our house going to bed before we’re tired. What to do when you can’t fall asleep? Knit in bed. It was my first time. Surprising me the most was how much I liked it. Not tonight honey, I’ve got my knit on. A slippery slope […]

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Our power went out again last night. This time I was ready.

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Ashley gave me the bug to start my very own Chevron Scarf. Hers is absolutely gorgeous. There’s a Flickr group too. My final push came yesterday when I met Daphne for a little shopping at Churchmouse after she biked 33 miles in Chilly Hilly! She gave me the low down […]

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I finished this up last week. Just in time for the big snow. Leil loves it. I love it. Following the lead of some of my knitting inspiration (Ashley, Claudine, Daphne & Siow Chin), I think I’m supposed to share this:
Pattern: “Soft Kid” Ruffled Scarf, Designed by Kit Hutchin for […]

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