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yarndemon

I'm happily married, with Nick and Nora, our 2 kittens; and Grace, a slightly neurotic older cat.

Interests: knitting (duh), spinning, crochet, dyeing fiber, music, movies, sci-fi, sailing, chocolate, walking, anime, cats, history, writing, computers, chaos theory, travel, Mayan epigraphy, computer and console adventure games, Thin Man movies, Bogie & Bacall, Lord of the Rings, Beth Orton, John Mayer, Steve Ogden, Dorothy Sayers, Linda Schele, Lynn Flewelling

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Maritime Fiberfest

(Sorry about the formatting ... Typepad is being cranky this morning. If you see it as you should, then YAY. If you see everything all smashed up together like I do, welcome to my world.) I had such a good... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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On the Road Again

Lynne and I headed up to the Maritime Fibre Retreat, organized by Sharon and Richard Orpin, on Thursday. We stayed at a lovely place in Moncton on the way to Nova Scotia called the Rodd Moncton Hotel. We did a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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Thanks, Sue!

Commented Mar 29, 2013 on March Is Flying By at Demonic Progress

I just finished my Tropical Dream scarf: I made it out of Felicia Knock hand-painted 100% wool yarn: Felicia is a remarkable young woman who does amazing things dyeing wool material and yarn, and making hooked rugs. I met her... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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March Is Flying By

Wow, it's been a month and a half since I posted anything! Fascinating. I have been crocheting on my Spincushions crochet-along, and I finally got caught up (well, nearly; I haven't done this week's square yet), when I discovered I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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I finally got caught up with the rest of the April Showers sock knitalong, getting through Clue #5 before Clue #6 (the last clue) comes out on Friday: There's little flowers, and umbrellas, rain, and a lone cloud up in... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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The Days Are Getting Longer!

I keep telling myself that. In knitting news, I finished the My Little Pony socks: Aren't they disgustingly cute? Rest assured, no My Little Ponies were harmed. It just looks like I am wearing their hides. I'm on to my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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Still Winter Here

Nicky is still not amused. I even tried his favorite catnip mouse, but no. He just curled himself up tighter and sighed. Cat depression in a horrible thing to see. So, I didn't tell you about my socks. I'm using... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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Thanks everyone! The pressure is on now! Watch out Nick and Nora and Grace, here comes the camera!

Commented Jan 24, 2013 on Blogging Again at Demonic Progress

Sorry, I got bored with my blog, and I meant to kill it off. Quietly, you know? Some people really can't give up, and I am one of them, apparently. All five of you who actually read my blog (you... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Demonic Progress

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That's very cool!

Commented Dec 14, 2012 on My Knitting & Crochet at Demonic Progress

My Knitting & Crochet

Mice 51 and 52 are done: Lynne is coming over to stuff the last eight mice this weekend, and I will take a picture of all of them before giving any away. My Child's Mendocino cardigan was frogged, sorry to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 14, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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This IS My Happy Face

Poor Nicky. The weather's sucky. He is vastly Not Amused. Here's his glamour shot: Oooh la la! Heh. Pin-up posters for the girl kitties. Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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My Knitting and Crochet

It's a big day! Mouse 50 is rolled out: Woohoo! He's a darling boy, isn't he? I got my 6" square done for the In A Spin crochet-along. Gem Star is pretty, and although it looks slightly askew in this... Continue reading

Posted Dec 7, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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Hi Lucy, sorry, Unique One is no longer. The website doesn't work. :)

Commented Dec 5, 2012 on My Spinning at Demonic Progress

Upcoming Knitting and Crochet Books in 2013

There are some truly great books coming out next year! Check these out: 1. 100 Scandinavian Motifs: The Knitter's Directory by Mary Jane Mucklestone. (There's not even a cover image yet.) You know if MJ makes it, it has to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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All the orange fluff is done! (It's actually corriedale.) This was fantastic to spin. I would have gotten done sooner, but NaNoWriMo got in the way a bit. I started plying it up last night. I am so very pleased... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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A Book There is no frigate like a book To take us...

A Book There is no frigate like a book To take us lands away, Nor any coursers like a page Of prancing poetry. This traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of toll; How frugal is the chariot That bears... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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Time to get your advent calendars out!! The first day already flew by me, I didn't even write my blog yesterday. That's why I left Sundays open, hehe. Last year I made a musical advent calendar using Spotify and put... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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Thanks Sarah and Brandi! Sarah, it is variegated yarn, and I am happy with were it chose to switch colors. It is seredipitous. I've been keeping up with your semester sweater! Good luck!!

Commented Nov 30, 2012 on My Knitting and Crochet, and NaNoWriMo at Demonic Progress

My Knitting and Crochet, and NaNoWriMo

Mouse 49 is done: I got the right front of the little sweater done: It was nice of Nicky to help out holding it up! I worked on the In A Spin CAL, finishing the Wheel Lattice block for week... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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Evernote Holiday Craft-along!

Evernote has teamed up with Chronicle Books to have the Evernote + Chronicle Books Holiday Craft-along! You can join! I did. To join, just RSVP to the Facebook page, complete one of the projects by December 25th, and send a... Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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Hi Brittany! That's great that you started loom knitting. I'm glad you found me :) I should come in someday - I have to get Rachel's email address to see if her husband can make more sizes of knitting needle holders. I'm so happy to see you here!

Commented Nov 29, 2012 on Tick Tock, People at Demonic Progress

Tick Tock, People

It's less than a month to Christmas. Does that sentence fill you glee or with dread? It fills me with glee. My Christmas presents are almost all made, the advent calendars are delivered, the house is decorated (well ... we... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2012 at Demonic Progress

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Thanks for the link, Kate!

Commented Nov 27, 2012 on Free Knitting Book at Demonic Progress

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