Author Archives: HappyGoth

About HappyGoth

By day, I'm a graphic designer. By night, I'm a knitter. I'm doing my part to keep Hotlanta stylish. I imagine that if you don't already understand the title of the blog, you're probably confused and perhaps slightly annoyed, but never fear - I do have a reason (and it's a good one). Having gone to hear Stephanie Pearl McPhee, and then having been inspired to blog about knitting, I found myself wondering what to call the blog. I recalled a conversation I had with Mouse and the Chicken Goddess about why it is a Bad Idea to anger knitters - this conversation was following SPM, aka the Yarn Harlot telling the assembled throng about Those Who Do Not Understand Knitting and Therefore Belittle It Much to the Chagrin of Others, or TWDNUKTBMCO, which is not the acronym she used but is the one I'm using because I forgot hers - that is, we are numerous and we all have very pointy sticks, easily transforming into an angry mob. Therefore, knitters = angry mob.

Not something I’m loving currently

Oh, BBC. You and your crazy antics. I say this mock-lovingly, because although I do thoroughly enjoy many of your programmes (see, it’s British, so… yeah), you do some things that I don’t agree with. Take this, for instance: BBC … Continue reading

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Clarification

More reason that the contest appears to be un-entered by most: Not enough directions on what a search string is. A search string is that little list of words you type into Google, which then delivers up a list of … Continue reading

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It’s been rough lately

But it’s okay, because when I look down, this is what I see: And another view, more realistically from my perspective: Thank you, Jennie! You are truly an awesome friend. I wore these on a ~1.5 mile walk yesterday and … Continue reading

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Oooooh.

WordPress got all fancy again. It looks like a time-suck, but I’m generally open to that. I’m still missing my camera cable, which makes me sad since I have so many exciting things to show off. Tonight I’m going to … Continue reading

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Things I learned

The past three days: 1. You people aren’t on the internet on Saturday. Good for you! Go get some fresh air! 2. Apparently not everyone has a way to check their search strings to post for the contest. Here’s how … Continue reading

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Monkeys with an M?

Newest awesome search string: Tiny Monkeys with an M. [Remember: enter your favorite weird search string by May 15th for a chance at an awesome personalized rubber stamp!] Favorite things of Friday: 1. Silver Scream Spook Show. Have I mentioned … Continue reading

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Not made of wool.

Made of AWESOME. TOKYOLOGY I must purchase this and then watch it. Or perhaps find a place to rent it to me.

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I need an intervention.

Seriously, I do. I knit two whole rows on Super Secret Project #2 last night (and none on SS Project #1, not for several weeks now), and none on anything else, and then this morning I checked my email and … Continue reading

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It’s a blog!

About knitting! And an octopus! Perfect! (Must….find….pattern…) See? Mmmmm… tentacular…

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Contest!

I came up with the prize sooner than I’d imagined… In honor of my 100th blog post, I’m having a contest! I love weird search terms used to find my blog. What are your favorite weird search terms from your … Continue reading

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