Category Archives: knitting

In which I am red in the face

And the Tsarina of Tsocks herself points out that there is a chart for the angel cuff in the pattern book. Did I mention I always do things the difficult, convoluted way? I forsee much speedy progress being made in … Continue reading

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Why I knit, #15

Because it’s friggin’ cold outside. And damn – hand-knitted socks sure are cozy. (And I previously rationalized this to myself by saying that I’m knitting because I’m cheap, only then I thought about how much I actually spend on yarn … Continue reading

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So far, so good.

Today, she has been a good day. Number the first, I went to the dentist, who informed me that all my fillings are intact and my teeth look healthy! I haven’t heard that since 2000. It was a nice surprise. … Continue reading

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Handspun

But closer. Baobh, you’re a lovely person (and this is lovely yarn). I almost can’t knit socks with it. Almost.

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Woo, loot.

Wherein I am no longer one score and six, and also wherein I use vowels lots and not variously. Anyway. This past weekend’s radio silence was due to the fact that I was forcibly not doing anything except fun things, … Continue reading

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Mwahahahaha

I have created more knitters. Today, it was Ashley and the blogless Allison. They have purchased yarn and needles (on a lunchtime foray to Knitch; thanks, Kim et al), and knitting commences tomorrow. *snif* I’m so proud!

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Just because you can

Doesn’t mean you should. Really, folks. I’m all for creativity, but this is a little too much.

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I’ve been a busy girl

But first, HOORAY FOR OBAMA (and at the time of writing this I’m heading to bed, because excited idiots are shooting their guns into the air, pretty much all around in the neighborhood; the West End, she is a colorful … Continue reading

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Go vote

Or I’ll dress like this more often: (for some of you, this may not be adequate incentive) Anyhow, that was my Halloween costume, and the Chickengoddess got some excellent pictures as well. I feel this surpasses the awesomeness of last … Continue reading

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Why I knit, reason #14

Because I went to vote today (go and vote early, if you can, because it’s going to be crazy on Tuesday!), and although I was in line for a full three and a half hours, I finished many rows of … Continue reading

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