Category Archives: Yarn!

Long Over Due Knitting Photo

I finished this scarf almost two months ago, but when it comes to blocking I can't get my act together. Here's my take on Here and There Cables from Scarf Style. I used Lorna's Laces Shepard's Worsted Weight Multi, in … Continue reading

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The Clap – Update

No, not THAT Clap. This Clap, or Clapotis. I had to rip back a few rows due to a mistake, and was able to fix it with ease. And I think it's looking super nice, can't wait for it to … Continue reading

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Zig Zag

It's been a busy week, I organized a training session for the department where various departments came in to discuss all things grant related. It made for a long, but very informative Tuesday. The rest of the work week was … Continue reading

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New Yarn

I should be working on student journals, but I'm not, and I'll be cursing myself later for it, but right now I want to share with you the new yarn I bought! I love yarn. It's super soft and I've … Continue reading

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Hats!

This past week I took a break from working on Lady Eleanor to make the One Day Beret. But because my schedule's been so buy with teaching starting up, it took me a couple days. The first one I made … Continue reading

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Lady Eleanor

I started this knitting project in January, and am still working on it. I think it's the longest I've ever worked on a project continuously. (I've a knack for starting a project & then stopping.) It's still not done, the … Continue reading

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Midwest Moonlight

I finally finished B's scarf last week, her belated Christmas present, and completely forgot to take a photo of it. Luckily for me, she stopped over the other night & I was able to snap a photo. Pattern: Midwest Moonlight, … Continue reading

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Knitting & Books

When Niels and I began packing for our first year in China I had to decide which of my small selection of knitting books I'd bring with me. I was working on a pair of socks for my Dad's birthday … Continue reading

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Shopping

Niels & I have done some shopping the past couple weekends. We bought a new desk and chair for the office so I have my own work space. A photo of that will be forthcoming, right now it's too messy … Continue reading

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It's Been Rough

It's been a rough week. Our best friend Chinese friend,Yiqiao, left for Singapore on Monday for the next 11 years. She was accepted into a very prestigious program that allows for her to go to school for free, receive a … Continue reading

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Uh Oh it's Magic…

I finished these changeable fingerless mittens last week. They're chock full of mistakes but will keep my hands toasty warm nonetheless. Knit on size 5 DPNs Edited: November 25, 2007

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For Stacy

Niels, L & I got together today to go to the Foreign Bookstore (yes, that's what it's called) and so I could be shown the Yarn Market. We didn't stay long at the market because most of the shops were … Continue reading

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Calorimetry

Spent the past couple evenings working on this pattern from the new issue of Knitty. I loved the pattern, unfortunately, as you can see from the photos, the choice of yarn wasn't right and it came out too big. So, … Continue reading

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Yarn-y Goodness – Redux

ARGH!! The Internet ate the original post!!! Of course I've no memory of what I wrote, but I do remember that I posted pictures of the package Stacy sent (the Oreos are all gone) and the yarn that I bought … Continue reading

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Peppermint

It's finished! I finally finished my niece's Peppermint Swirl blanket! I am very happy with how it came out.

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