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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.

Hello, happy readers!

All… um… six of you. Anyway. In the interest of keeping this fresh, Thursday will now be: Another Blog To Read (As If You Didn’t Have Enough Already), otherwise known as ABTR(AIYDHEA). Or perhaps Other Blog Friday. Or Fred. I … Continue reading

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Well.

As you’ve probably deduced, I’m not quitting knitting (heavens, no – I’ll just have many things undone, like that newsletter). And for my latest knitting accomplishment, I have taught Dawn to knit! I feel really special right now. She’s brilliant … Continue reading

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It’s final

I have decided to quit knitting. I mean, I love it, but it’s something that’s really not good for me right now; I have many other commitments that I’m not honoring, because I’m always distracted by knitting. Take last night, … Continue reading

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I’m not posting photos today.

Too busy and discombobulated and all that. (Wow – spell-check recognizes “discombobulated” as being correct!) So, without further adieu, I offer these (things I’m loving on a Friday): 1. Cardamom. It is yummy, and I could eat it in everything. … Continue reading

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Oh, dear.

I have just realized, after perusing my Ravelry account, that I have no less than six works in progress. I should perhaps finish those socks I’ve been working on since last October, so that I can finish them and check … Continue reading

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Tuesday fluff, MKII

For all yous out there who are fiber dorks of the sheep variety: [Found on CuteOverload.com] Now, if only Atlanta would realize it and give in to some flip-flops weather. I’m so ready for flip-flops weather.

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Yep…

I got theĀ  Marrakesh in the mail, and got all excited and went to Knitch and bought some more size zero needles, and got out my pattern, and then realized that the hank has not yet been wound into a … Continue reading

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First thing

of the week, and it’s a cool thing at that: Hobbit socks! Quoted from SueJG’s flickr post: “Top section Based on “Smaugs Treasure Socks” by Debra Barker of Friendly Socks. Self charted Hobbit runes. (“The Hobbit” or there and back … Continue reading

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It’s one of those days.

No, it’s not what you think. I mean, I’m happy that this is a short week, what with Good Friday and all, but I’d still rather be anywhere than here at my desk, wondering how I’m going to proceed on … Continue reading

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KTILW

Or, the Welsh version of KTLIT (Knitting Things I Love Tuesday). Only this time, it’s not just knitting. It probably won’t be knitting always. Actually, it’s more like Things That Are Awesome And Really Inspire Me (TTAAARIM) 1. Berger Cookies. … Continue reading

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