Tag Archives: knitting

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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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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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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Well, that’s over.

Posted on April 14, 2009 by HappyGoth

[Photo from here.] I really shouldn’t feel that way about the Easter season. Really. But I do. I mean, I like the whole bit of pomp and circumstance that accompanies it, even if I don’t attend Good Friday services or … Continue reading →

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Weltschmerz

Posted on April 7, 2009 by HappyGoth

And also, some sari success. Backing up a minute, weltschmerz not really the word I’m looking for. The word I’m looking for but which is not weltschmerz is defined as “homesickness for a place you’ve never been.” I’ve felt this, … Continue reading →

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You mean, I don’t have to choose?

Posted on April 6, 2009 by HappyGoth

Knitting, plus vicarious India, all at the same time? This is sweet (like laddoo, and also as awesome) (Thanks to Her Poultryness for the tip)

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Progress, but not really.

Posted on April 2, 2009 by HappyGoth

I am feeling particularly accomplished today. I watched part of Koi… Mil Gaya last night, in an attempt to see (a) how well I understand Hindi and (b) how well I can knit stockinette while reading subtitles. And the answer … Continue reading →

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I finished a knitting project!

Posted on April 1, 2009 by HappyGoth

But I can’t get flickr to work right. Here’s the link: Socks of Eternity are done! Today is a good day.

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