Category Archives: knitting

Not so much

Posted on July 21, 2008 by HappyGoth

I feel that with my out-of-character weekend post yesterday, I’m excused from today, except to say that Knitty is doing nothing to help me overcome my sock addiction. You hear this, Knitty? Well, you should. Because you keep putting up … Continue reading →

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Like, zoinks, Scoob.

Posted on July 20, 2008 by HappyGoth

I’m not really into stranded knitting. I find that I’m only coordinated enough for one color at a time. However, this makes me want to be coordinated enough: Fair Isle Feathers (I’d post a photo, but it screws up the … Continue reading →

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Closer

Posted on July 18, 2008 by HappyGoth

To the dreaded house-moving. Firstly, Plurk – WTF? You keep saying “just one more hour” and that’s what you told me at 10 am this morning. This is not the way to foster loyalty in a new member. I’m just … Continue reading →

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Why I knit, reason #5

Posted on July 17, 2008 by HappyGoth

Because I needed another medium. I’m not talking about the ooey-gooey, earthy-crunchy fortune-telling type. I’m talking about things like paint and clay and pencil and paper and everything else that lets people be artistically expressive, in a visual sort of … Continue reading →

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Knit joy

Posted on July 16, 2008 by HappyGoth

Or, conversely, I Am Not Doing Enough Interesting Knitting. Sara Hillenberger knits organs! How cool is that? I feel inadequate.

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Not enough time

Posted on July 14, 2008 by HappyGoth

There never is. Once again, I find myself thinking just how awesome it would be if I didn’t have to sleep, but the rest of the world still did, so that I could get everything done and still have free … Continue reading →

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Conundrum

Posted on July 11, 2008 by HappyGoth

So… when given the option of good location vs. good size/price, which do you choose? Do you choose the smaller space that is close to everything, or the large space that is not as close? Would you rather walk or … Continue reading →

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Why I Knit, Reason #4

Posted on July 9, 2008 by HappyGoth

(4? Already? Okay, 4.) I knit to keep my hands busy. This is important for a number of reasons. Number one, I am an avid “picker”. (WARNING: entering TMI territory, very quickly). I pick at scabs, pick at my cuticles, … Continue reading →

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And now it’s Tuesday.

Posted on July 8, 2008 by HappyGoth

And I’m back into the swing of things, full force. I’d rather not be. Being away on vacation was excellent. We were kids for four whole days, and I so didn’t want to leave to go home. I gave Jennie … Continue reading →

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Why I Knit, Reason #3

Posted on July 2, 2008 by HappyGoth

Because I am cheap. I am aware this is a fallacy, and I am fooling myself by believing this, but I’m going ahead with it. Allow me to explain. I am really awful at buying things for people, things I … Continue reading →

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