Vicki Welsh’s method didn’t work so well for yarn but I think it did improve the way it looks. Remember – this is what it’s supposed to look like. The red has turned into a muddy brownish red color. The light blue is now purple-ish pink. There’s only one area where it’s obviously an ugly...
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I have fallen into a huge rabbit hole and, because you know I always have to have someone besides myself to blame, it’s my friend, Judy. A couple of days ago, she showed some cross-stitch patterns she was working on. I was smitten! I have to go back a bit farther than a few days...
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This is so aggravating! This was my Sharon Show mystery project before I soaked it. This is the same area after soaking. The culprit is a Madelinetosh red. Madelinetosh yarns are the worst I’ve used as far as the dye not being set or having excess dye. I had soaked that red skein in vinegar...
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Since I’ve finally gotten out all blocking supplies, I soaked and blocked Quicksilver this week. It was a super quick knit while the rows were short but once they got longer and longer and longer, I thought I’d never finish this rascal. You can get a better idea of how long it really is when...
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Yesterday I was able to get photos of the Windows Wrap test knit. I will post here when the pattern is released. It’s a long, straight wrap. No shaping. It was an easy knit and probably quick but I kinda stressed about the deadline. When I signed up for it, I had forgotten how much...
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Windows Wrap is a test knit I did for a designer, Michael Harrigan, for Miss Babs. I finished it several days ago and it’s still on the blocking mats. Hopefully, some time today I’ll get it off and be able to get final photos. It is so pretty. I just love it! The rows are...
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I must be the worst judge of time or maybe it’s the worst at time management. Every day I think I’m going to finish this project. That’s every day or the last 10 days. The rows are long. Some days I get sidetracked and knit half a row but on average, I can easily knit...
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Boulevardier is a new pullover pattern by Thea Colman. I love so many of her designs but this one . . I really love it. I will make mine with probably not quite as much extra space, though I do want it to be loose and comfy, and I’ll make it a bit longer, maybe...
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We all know that I do not need more yarn. Vince has gotten a bit testy with a few yarn packages that arrived since he’s been here. That is NOT fun! I have been doing really good about not ordering yarn except when I need it and no matter how much of anything we have,...
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Through the years, people often think I’m organized because I keep spreadsheets for everything (except cookie molds). I would say “I’m so disorganized that I appear to be organized!” Kinda like coming full circle but not quite closing that circle! By now, you readers probably believe me and you know how disorganized I am. I’ve...
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Here’s a late night picture of the test knit I’m working on. As of now, the pattern is called Windows Wrap by Michael Harrigan. I’ll post more info along the way but the yarn is Miss Babs Caroline, which has 20% cashmere and it feels so good. I keep thinking I want a blanket out...
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The traveling yarn package arrived today. The yarn is Miss Babs Caroline which is 70% merino, 20% cashmere and 10% nylon. I have not used this yarn before but it feels like something I could use quite often in the future! The blue is Chip. The yellow is Jonquil. The blue variegated is Bluebonnets and...
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There was no knitting today and will probably be little knitting this weekend. Addie will be here soon to spend the weekend with me. I think our plans include making cookies and making pasta. I’m going to make burgers tonight from some of the beef I bought at the farmers’ market and if it’s outstanding,...
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I’ve been promising to write a post about changing yarn colors at the end of a row. I’m not sure I do it correctly but it seems to work. Either you’re going to have to have a very good imagination or be a very good knitter to get this I’m afraid. I couldn’t take a...
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Today there were a million things I needed to do – laundry, cabbage rolls, vacuuming, cleaning toilets – those fun things! Not much knitting. I keep planning to make these posts earlier but I can’t stop knitting. I’ll do better. I may have made it too wide and, therefore, may run out of yarn if...
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For years I’ve been a fan of The Loopy Ewe. They were one of the first yarn shops I found online when I decided I needed to build up my yarn stash. Sheri of TLE has done Facebook videos for a while but they just started a Youtube channel and just posted their first video....
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Is anyone proud of me that I’ve worked on one, and only one project for three days? Thank you! See the little green marker near the top of the red strip? That’s where I started this morning. I have 5 rows left on the blue and depending on how much yarn I use, I may...
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I’m dropping the day of the year – I can’t keep up with that. I had planned to get this post done by 8 or 9 p.m. I’m sure there’s no one out there staying up waiting for it but I will try to do better. I just can’t seem to stop once I’m on...
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Not blocked but finished! I did finish it about 10 p.m. but spent 2 hours, 12 minutes talking to my friend on the phone so . . its’ done. Color is way wrong for the pink. I realize what Rebecca said last night about the carpet color. It looks gray in this picture . ....
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No picture tonight and I forgot to take a picture during the daylight. I will finish Quicksilver tonight. I’ve finished the last row of stripes and am about 1/3 finished with the final pink lace section. My guess is it will be done about 10 or 10:30 and I’ll be tired and won’t want to...
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