Archive for February, 2005

Saturday, February 19th, 2005

Back In Black

Blurry & lacking detail, but proof that I am making progress through on February Fixing. My yarn overs are uneven, but after reaching for this sweater twice while it was still on the needles, I decided to just hurry up and deal with it. The sweater is pilling already and I [...]

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Sunday, February 13th, 2005

Thank You

to my now not so secret February Flower friend, Amanda who made warmed up my February! I love the flowers - the rose is beautiful, the notepads will come in very handy and how can you go wrong with Hershey’s kisses! The timing could not have been better! Thank [...]

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Friday, February 4th, 2005

Black does not photograph well

I had a lovely photo essay for you all, but damn if I can see the subject. Last summer, I searched endless for the perfect ball of black yarn. I bought close to $100 of single skeins of all different kinds of black yarn. Cashmerino, bulky wool, alpaca, you name it, I [...]

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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005

February Fixin’

How did Alison know that my fix it pile was growing out of control?
Last night, I gathered my pile, sorted, prioritized and assembled the necessary tools.
The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman , a set of double pointed needles, buttons, extra yarn and my Chibi needles.
I started [...]

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