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yarndemon

I'm happily married, and have a cat named Pogo

Interests: knitting (duh), spinning, crochet, music, movies, sci-fi, sailing, chocolate, walking, 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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Advent Calendar Eve

It's November 30th, and you know what that means ... Advent Calendar Eve! And no, the advent calendar above isn't it. Sorry. Each day until Christmas I'll feature a picture which, upon clicky-clicking will "open up" to reveal a free... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Demonic Progress

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In Which I Try To Use Up Yarn

This is the story of the tan mystery yarn from Nancy. First, I knit a shawl to use it up: That left this: So. I knit a 2 x 2 ribbed scarf to use it up: After six feet, I... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Demonic Progress

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Cozy Knits from the Coast of Maine

Cozy Knits from the Coast of Maine is a new e-book from Stacey Warner of Bullywoolies and Warner Graphics. Its a beautiful publication, which I would expect from Stacey, and a wonderful collection of patterns. There is even a recipe... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Demonic Progress

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I've gotten hooked on train rides from various places around the world via YouTube. Since I am highly unlikely to actually get anywhere in say, Norway, I can just pull up a video on YouTube! Best of all, I can... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Barley Water and Sweetcake and Socks, Oh My!

I finished a few things recently. It feels good to finish things! First, in an attempt to work through The Yarn That Won’t Be Gone, a.k.a. the tan mystery yarn from Nancy, I decided to knit a shawl from it.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Stars and Stripes Hat

On September 12, 2001, I designed this Stars and Stripes hat. It was my way of doing something, anything, in the wake of what has come to be called 9/11. The original hat was on display in Unique One until... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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October Knittings

October is going by fast! Halloween is almost here! (Image: hola386130) I knit some hats in October. First, I knit the Gluma beanie (free pattern) with some sock yarn scraps: The Gluma beanie is always a fun knit. Next, I... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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I'm Leaving Facebook

I'm leaving Facebook, except for two groups I follow, but the regular stream I don't find to be anything into which I want to immerse myself. There is just too much negative energy out there. If you would like to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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New (To Me) Knitting Website Discoveries

I found some new websites about knitting (new to me, anyway). Mary Stephens' site ( www.maryannstephens.com ). She seems to have an affinity for stranded fair isle work. There is a page of free patterns, including Christmas balls, basic mittens,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Thin Blue Line Hat for Heroes

Pattern: All Cops Are Bastards (free download on Ravelry) Yarn: Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist (black) & Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper weight (#16 Bright Blue) Time to knit: About 10 days, in the evenings Thoughts on this hat: It’s... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Hat KAL 9/11 to 10/4

Hello there 😊 Is it September already?? There is a hat on Ravelry that has a well designed top, but it has ACAB duplicate stitched into it (ACAB = All Cops Are Bastards). It’s disappointing that someone who designs a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Busy Fingerless Mitts

What have you been doing lately? I've been busy. That's me, busy little bee. Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay I started fiddling around with this fingerless mitten design, and finally voilá! It's done! Download Busy Fingerless Mitts.pdf (798.4K) Busy Fingerless... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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I just knit the weirdest scarf that I have ever knit. The yarn I had was two hard balls of Berroco Boho, a self-striping tape yarn in nylon, cotton and rayon, now discontinued. One day, I found the pattern: it... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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You may remember this Navajo plied yarn that I was proud to make since my stroke: I wanted to knit it up to see what it looked like, so I started knitting a hat with it. I estimated that it... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Isaac Evans Anchor & Wave Socks

This pattern has been around for a while, in a hard copy. I designed it for one of the Isaac Evans Knitting Cruises. I knit the sample in cotton fingering yarn, for a summer cruise, but it could easily work... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Finished a Couple Things

(Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay) I finished my Knit Camp cardigan, aka Sweater #4, and I love everything about it! This was knit in sportweight washable wool from Swan's Island in the color Cayenne, which is a bit darker and... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Another Spinning Milestone

Another beautiful day! I love sunny days. It promises to be 72° on Friday, but I'll believe it when I see it. My big spinning milestone is that I was able to successfully Navajo ply the 49 g (1.6 oz,)... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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It's a beautiful spring day on the coast of Maine! Photo by jdgrigsby from FreeImages I finished my blue-green Linus shawl a while ago. I also went to my WIP bin and took out an Absolutely Fabulous Throw kit by... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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I unraveled my Kinsale sweater. I determined that the two cones of yarn were not, actually, going to have enough yarn to knit a sweater; I got about a quarter of the way up the back and found I had... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Still Quarantining

Hi there! I'm fine, how are you? Healthy, I hope! While others have been busily sewing masks Image by Christo Anestev from Pixabay and doing other heroic things, I have been spinning and knitting and just staying home. In other... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Sweater #3 Is Done!

Welcome to Staying at Home in Maine! (Image by Jillian Schleger from Pixabay) Number three of six of the Make Nine Goal 2020 is complete: Pattern: Brookings by Marie Greene Yarn: Swans Island Sterling Collection Worsted, color: Pyrite This was... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Swans Island Sale!

Swans Island is having a 40% off sale on yarn!!!! I can't believe it! That is huge! I just ordered some yarn for a scarf, and some Ombré & Friends Trio in Seaglass to make a Color Affection Shawl. AND... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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Blossoms & Buds Hat

It's Spring! Smell the fresh air! I made a new hat that uses nupps and something that I call a "bud stitch" from a Japanese knitting stitch book. I hope you like it! Blossoms & Buds Hat Materials: Swans Island... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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In this time of staying home, shopping has mostly been done online. I bought cookies, sugar free cookies, that aren't too bad. They go well with tea. Because I couldn't go to Heavenly Yarns in Belfast, they kindly came to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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I woke up to one of the warmest days in the year, and it made me smile. I love spring. You may remember this yarn that I spun. It made me happy too! I knit a shawlette with it: the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2020 at Demonic Progress

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