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December 31, 2007
by sting dragon
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Caught red-handed

Someone parked herself on my damp sweater yesterday morning after I’d washed it and laid it out to dry. No sooner did I get upstairs with the camera to document the crime then she tried to slink away unnoticed. I … Continue reading

December 30, 2007
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Dionysos visits

Some years ago now we decided to purchase a small wine cellar/refrigerator. We belonged to a local wine club and decided to give cellaring a try on a very small scale. There was quite a buzz about the year 2000 … Continue reading

December 29, 2007
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Sneaky Trip

On Christmas Eve we headed off to Colorado where we stayed with friends who moved away last spring. Jason’s sister knew we were coming but his parents did not. Early Christmas morning we got up and headed over to surprise … Continue reading

December 28, 2007
by sting dragon
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Christmas Lace

Here’s another secret project I was working on for the holidays. This the oldest stash yarn I own, Inca Alpaca by Classic Elite. I bought it the very month I learned to knit, nearly four years ago, with MIL in … Continue reading

December 27, 2007
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More hats?

Are you all getting tired of the hats yet? This was another gift knit from earlier this month. I’ve used 1824 Mission Falls Wool and size 6 needles. I increased until I had 112 stitches for a 23-inch hat (large) … Continue reading

December 26, 2007
by sting dragon
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Blue Sporty Hat

Here’s another Christmas gift I knit earlier this month. The pattern is the boy hat from Limulus Knits. I used size 6 DPNs and Mission Falls 1824 Wool for this hat. I goofed and picked up only one ball. When … Continue reading

December 24, 2007
by sting dragon
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Cookies galore

Much of yesterday was spent making cookies and a batch of almond rocca candy in preparation for Christmas dinner dessert. The almond rocca and chocolate shortbread stars are both from Essence of Chocolate. The shortbread is barely sweet and has … Continue reading

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