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I've eaten at a few picnic tables in the past few years, but haven't planned an actual picnic in I don't know how long, so I'm skipping the official topic of today's Ten on Tuesday. I will share the first... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at knitorious

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The Rest of the Story: Stretchy/Loose Cast-on

There is some great discussion in the previous post's comments about loose cast-ons, and I learned a thing or two. There's nothing like hearing others' experiences to help inform a decision. I'd all but decided on the Knitted Cast-on as... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at knitorious

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Halp! (Multiple choice)

You are *loosely* casting on 321 stitches for a bottom-up, crescent-shaped shawl; which cast-on method do you use? a. e-wrap b. Jeny's Stretchy Slipknot Cast-on c. Helene Rush's Stretchy Cast On d. Knitted Cast-On, demonstrated above by Nancy Bush e.... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at knitorious

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Ten on Tuesday: Oh, Mother!

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Favorite TV Moms In no particular order, and with a couple of extra for good measure. Can you have too many TV mothers? They're all favorites for different reasons! 1. Olivia Walton: The Waltons. Well, for... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at knitorious

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Keeping it real

Unexpectedly, all of my girls were home over the weekend. It's us! And we're definitely keeping it real! (I love the Sharon photobombs! She'd love that she's in such good company!) They took me to see The Great Gatsby on... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at knitorious

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Do you Craftsy?

Did you know that Craftsy offers different types of classes? And that some of them are even FREE? It's a great way to try out the online learning platform! Two amazing free Craftsy mini-course offerings for knitters are: 1. Know Your Wool by Deborah Robson: Do you wonder where your... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Make.Do

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Not a flower, not a bug

It's a cherub on mom's front porch for Macro May! Happy Weekend! Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at knitorious

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Ennui

Or it could be the calm before the storm. Or allergies. Or is it a spring-time cold? I had to laugh this morning when I read the part about Macro May in Carole's post, and that she was trying hard... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at knitorious

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Ten on Tuesday: Why, oh why?

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Reasons Why I Knit Now there's a blast from the knit-blogger past! Who knows these hands? When, where, who? Anyone? 1. Knitting keeps my hands busy. I cannot imagine idle hands. I put knitting aside in... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at knitorious

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In a rut?

Maybe. But it's a cute one. Project: Shibui Knits' Vintage Baby Cardigan by Kristin Spurkland Ravelry details here Largest of 3 sizes Blue Yarn: Intrepid Tulips (formerly Fiber Optica) Sock, color "Urban Night" Green Yarn: Drops Alpaca, color #2916 White... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at knitorious

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Fruits & veggies (w/shrimp)

Project: Orangelo Bib by Norah Gaughan (free pattern at Berroco), smallest size Yarn: Lion Brand's "Martha Stewart Crafts" Cotton Hemp in "Clementine" -- yarn held double throughout Needle: US 10.5 Start to Finish: December 17-19, 2012 Obviously, I finished this... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at knitorious

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Ten on Tuesday: May days

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things I'm Looking Forward To In May The months fly by, don't they? Maybe by taking a minute to really think about what's happening in May, it won't seem like it went *poof* a month from... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at knitorious

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Inaugural ride of '13

Wow, did we have a gorgeous weekend! I took my mother to the drug store on Saturday so she could purchase some birthday cards and whatnot, and along the way she remarked that it was surprising so few people were... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at knitorious

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Spring is springing!

Tulips behind the garage. Blue sky! Bleeding hearts emerge. Wimpy volunteer crocus in my back yard. Gorgeous crocuses in my mother's neighbor's front yard! I'll be putting on the spandex shorts, pumping up the tires, and hitting the road on... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at knitorious

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Twenty-two!

I'm not sure what is more surprising here... the size of my glasses or Maddy's dark hair! Because she's been a blondie ever since! My intrepid adventurer! Famous stink-eye. Seriously. This is the expression in 95% of her photos. But... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at knitorious

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Pins and needles!

Mom's late '50s wedding dress has been cleaned, examined, pulled apart a bit, sewn up some... and now the real work begins! The stays have been replaced, a possible replacement "crinoline" found, ideas hatched... and others ditched. One of the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at knitorious

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Ten on Tuesday: Sweaters

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Favorite Sweater Patterns I have more than a few sweaters knit up and presently awaiting finishing. I love to knit sweaters, and I even love to wear them, but finishing is something else. I could be... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at knitorious

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Twenty-eight!

Hanging with Daddy at the beach - Cape Meares, OR. Expressing herself! And always up for some fun and adventure! I'm going to miss her when she leaves again for school in the fall. It's her 28th birthday today! Happy... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at knitorious

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Let's run some numbers

I had my more-or-less annual check-up at the doc's office last week. It was the glucose result on the lipid profile from last year's exam that started me to look at and think about my diet from a different perspective...... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at knitorious

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Rhythm

I am trying to find it. Maybe I need to dance it out! Meanwhile, let's start with the weather and get that out of the way. On the 4th of this month, I deemed it necessary to take a picture... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at knitorious

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Twenty-six!

Hanging out with Daddy and Kate during an early breakfast at the cottage. Always exercising creativity... ...while taking time for play... ...and exercise! (haha) It's my sweet girl's 26th birthday today! And Charlie Chaplin's, too! Happy Birthday, Alison! I love... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at knitorious

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Right now

Winter is just not letting loose its grip! Nothing about 2013 is like last year, or even "normal." I'm just working at keeping it together day-to-day. Bleeding hearts in my garden at this time last year! With that great set... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at knitorious

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Can you believe it?

It's another FO! Project: Shibui Knits' Vintage Baby Cardigan by Kristin Spurkland Yarn: Make.Do Be Fingering/Sock Superwash, leftovers from my Color Affection Needle: US 3 Start to Finish: March 3, 2013 - April 4, 2013 I needed a quick fix... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at knitorious

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Low Tide

Oh. Hi! Yeah. So remember me? I used to knit. Well, I still do knit. I knit a lot, actually -- knitting happens almost everyday! Those t-shirts and posters about "knitting is cheaper than therapy" and "I knit so I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2013 at knitorious

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Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

It was sort of buried a couple of posts ago, and I did send an email to the winner without response as yet, but thought I'd more prominently post it again. Random.org says it's Lucky #7! Dcalaneknits, look for an... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at knitorious

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