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Empty Space

So, I’m making go0d progress on the Zarabel sweater, but I’ve run into my first frustration (aside from not being able to join my cast on edge without twisting it).  As I’m working my way up the chart for the side panels, the stitches have steadily decreased, creating empty spaces in the chart.  I find [...]

April 8, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment

Narrowing down the UFO pile

So, I got the Dove Vest finished and delivered.  It’s pretty, but not something I’d wear myself.  I loved the stitch pattern though, so I’m kind of toying with the idea of trying to modify the pattern to better flatter my shape.  I probably won’t act on that thought, but I wouldn’t be opposed to [...]

March 1, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Doomed

So, the Veronica sweater is now a no-go.  I’m so sad and am thinking that I’ll need to buy some yarn soon to make it for myself.  Probably something that will crochet up a little lighter, or else I’ll need to make it long sleeved to be a truly cold weather sweater. Still don’t know [...]

January 22, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Busy Little Bee

Don’t let the lack of posting fool you…I’ve been pretty busy knitting and crocheting this month. My Sólás Caomh blanket is just about finished.  I just need to weave in the ends.  It turned out beautifully–just as I’d imagined. I started another baby blanket for yet another friend that is expecting.  I’ve got a bit [...]

January 16, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  2 Comments

Carrying It All

December is a pretty busy month for my family.  My father-in-law and I both have birthdays at the beginning of the month, and my husband and I have a close friend with a birthday at the end of the month.  Our wedding anniversary is just two days before Christmas, then we have several family gatherings [...]

December 28, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments