Category Archives: knitting

Finally, a fiber update.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by HappyGoth

I’ve gotten off my [redacted] and done some work documenting what I’ve been working on. Okay. So. This weekend was exhausting, as all good vacations are, but I got a lot accomplished. Firstly, because baobh is good at working on … Continue reading →

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I have a horrible compulsion

Posted on May 7, 2009 by HappyGoth

To drop everything and knit squid. Oh, my. I mean, when I see these things they’re usually crocheted, but these are knitted! I can knit! I have leftover yarn! I am lazy and will probably just buy one on etsy! … Continue reading →

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And then there were sheep.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by HappyGoth

This photo pretty much sums up the whole weekend: A bunch of wackos in New Rocks, and then normal people with sheep doing their thing. Yep. The sheep were pretty awesome. There was one with four horns, several giant ones … Continue reading →

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Why I knit, #21

Posted on May 1, 2009 by HappyGoth

This lady: Because if I didn’t, I’d still probably be friends with her, but we have so much more in common this way. She’s learning viking wire knitting (sort of – more like wire weaving – it’s hard to explain). … Continue reading →

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Sheeeeeeeep.

Posted on April 29, 2009 by HappyGoth

I am having difficulty concentrating at the moment. I keep thinking about these: [is from here] Yep, sheep. I love the wooly, lanolin-scented things. Why? Because sheep = yarn. And I love yarn. I love it best in cashmere, but … Continue reading →

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Why I Knit, #20

Posted on April 22, 2009 by HappyGoth

Wooo! 20! I feel like I have accomplished something today! (Note to self – brainstorm accomplishment for tomorrow) I knit, because it can be really beautiful: [The creator of the awesomeness says: “This is a small prototype of what I’ll … Continue reading →

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Why I knit, #19

Posted on April 20, 2009 by HappyGoth

Because knitters are COOL. [Photo from here.] (seriously) Like these knitters (link found via Design*Sponge) [I love you, Knitch, but this place looks like the Anthropologie of yarn stores.] And we’re always busy with something, so likewise are never bored … Continue reading →

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If your name is Andrea, skip this post.

Posted on April 16, 2009 by HappyGoth

(Yes, that Andrea. You’ll ruin the surprise!) I’m nearly done with the sweater, and here’s what it looks like so far: The dunny realizes it is too small for the sweater, but wanted to model it anyhow. I am much … Continue reading →

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a confluence

Posted on April 15, 2009 by HappyGoth

of another two things I like a lot – knitting and very small (shall we say tiny?) things: Aaaaaaugh. I have size 0000 needles. The Chickengoddess has size 000000 needles. I will not be tempted.

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Oooh.

Posted on April 14, 2009 by HappyGoth

I feel the need to knit lots and lots of mushrooms. [Found on FFFFOUND! and then linked from here.] It seems like a good thing to do with leftover sock yarn (I think it’s actually made from leftover sweaters, but … Continue reading →

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