Category Archive: Knitting

Nov
14

Bernat Baby’s Pullover

I know I’ve been kinda AWOL lately – but I have been productive! Check out this little beauty! My first knit sweater! I made the 18 month size – the biggest size offered – and it fits Freyja perfectly (at 7 months she’s wearing 12-18 month clothes already!). It’s made with Malabrigo Worsted (100% Merino …

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Oct
10

My Bookshelf – Vogue Guide to Knitting 1972

I got this great copy of Vogue Guide to Knitting circa 1972 this weekend – it’s so neat! I love vintage craft books and am slowly building a pretty respectable collection. This one has the usual basic knitting instructions plus several more decorative stitches, some of which I’ve never seen before (but my knitting collection …

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Sep
23

Baby Afghans With Feather & Fan Stitch

I have become obsessed with the Feather & Fan knit stitch! Last year, while pregnant, I wanted to make a baby afghan for BabyGirl. I wanted a simple pattern that wasn’t too lacy (I’m always worried little fingers and toes will get tangled!) – I wanted simple but not boring and Feather & Fan was …

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Mar
23

Quest for Personal Style

McCalls M5430

As I sit, still waiting for my little girl to make her grand debut into the world (we’re officially 3 days overdue today), I have found myself contemplating my ‘Personal Style’ – or severe lack thereof.  This is something that’s been brewing in the back of my mind off and on for a long time …

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Nov
05

Peaches and Cream Yarn & A Charity Calendar

Sticks Hooks and Shuttles Calendar

So I went to South Carolina this weekend to visit that side of the family before I get too big and unwieldy to make the trip and on the way back we passed by the Pisgah Yarn & Dye Company… who make Peaches & Cream Yarn! Now I’d seen the Made in the USA label before but …

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