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.

More photos!

Now only two WsIP (WIPs is grammatically incorrect, and I’m a nerd, and so it bothers me) in my Ravelry notebook are undocumented, photo-wise. One is super-secret, and so I won’t say anything about it (though soon it will have … Continue reading

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You’ll accept it.

And you’ll like it. ‘Cause I’m not writing anything more (unless I miraculously gather together an extra hour today). So here’s what you get: Created by OnePlusYou So there. I expect to see this spread over bloglandia shortly.

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And now for something completely different.

Thoughts I had while searching for photos for a project at work: Why is this entire family wearing red striped shirts? Is anyone this cheery at breakfast, really? How do you eat toast with your head smashed against your sister? … Continue reading

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Ugh.

Against my better judgment, I went into work today, despite the fact that I have a massively awful head cold and feel like I’m swimming in a pool of soaked cotton (which is not fun, by the way). And wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Return of KTILT

(swank artwork by #6 on the list) But it’s only very short, so it’s really a semi-return. It’s exciting and thorough, though! 1. Knitting bowls. I’m currently obsessed with these, and you should be, too. (I’m obsessed with all hand-made … Continue reading

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A link for Yul

And for everybody else who happens to be a fiber dork, too: Felted Everything I’m in awe. Especially of these: Holy. Crap. And speaking of puppies, if you make a post with “puppies” in the title, or, even better, titled … Continue reading

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I can has camera?

The battery is behaving for the time being! I have photos! Of things! Here! The Waving Lace socks from the Interweave sock book (25 Sensational Socks?). The one on the needles is the second one, and lots more stretchy at … Continue reading

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Better than knitting

I swear: http://dotsub.com/films/lhommequi/ (I was going to embed it, but it’s not working) It’s amazing (but 30 minutes long, so it’ll take a while – it’s totally worth it).

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Well, well.

It appears that WordPress has changed around how the back-end stuff works (if you don’t use it, you’ll just have to take my word for it). It’s pretty nifty, only it involves more scrolling and I’m lazy. Anyway. I bought … Continue reading

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Mmmm… teefs.

I got a new crown, and now my mouth is full of the bling (I am so white). Hopefully it will be a while before the next one. I really detest having a numb lower lip, since it requires drinking … Continue reading

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