December 31, 2007
by sting dragon
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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
by sting dragon
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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
by sting dragon
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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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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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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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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 25, 2007
by sting dragon
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We are away for the week but I thought I’d reveal some secret knitting since it will have been gifted by now. This is the Sisters hat which I knit up a few weeks ago using size 6 needles and … Continue reading
December 24, 2007
by sting dragon
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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
December 23, 2007
by sting dragon
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Much of Friday Daniel and I bounced around between doctor’s offices and pharmacies. While we were waiting for one of our prescriptions to be filled Daniel found an inexpensive balloon animal kit so it went home with us. He spent … Continue reading
December 22, 2007
by sting dragon
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On one of my recent visits to the yarn shop I had a discussion with the owner about Fair Isle. She’s taking a class in January with Kaffe Fasset and mentioned she was getting a Ruby Beholder to help choose … Continue reading
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