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Sometimes a pattern takes an unexpected turn on you. After ‘Sandy’, which was beautiful but complex, I really needed a turn-your-brain-off knit. I was also feeling super inspired by a skein of Cosmic Blue Label that Tanis had sent me for her colour shifting scarf.…

I’d Rather Be Cruising!

March 31, 2015

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Happy March 1st! To celebrate the beginning of the month that, sooner or later, heralds the end of winter, I am happy to announce that ‘Sandy is finally ready for release! Buy on Ravelry | Buy on Etsy | Buy on Craftsy For months you…

Celebrating with Sandy

March 1, 2015

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I’ve been working on a new design for a few weeks now, and I think I’ve finally nailed it. Designing is a long process, with countless test knits, chart updates, and fiber tests, but it’s also very gratifying when you finally get there. This is my…

Lace Shawl Design

February 4, 2015

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One of the first TFA palindrome skeins I managed to snag off Ravelry destash was a skein of ‘Prism’. It turned out that the colour runs on Prism were too short to line up easily, so after a few frustrating attempts I just warped as…

Palindrom Prism Weave

August 11, 2014

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The goal with this scarf was simple, to design the most ‘Shireen-y’ scarf possible. I definitely succeeded, this one is absolutely my favourite. Just look at those colours together, aren’t they gorgeous? Brown: Debblie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (Sport) Bright Blue (top): Indigodragonfly Merino Silk (4ply…

Lucky Penny Wrap

May 21, 2014

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First of all, I’m in love with my boat shuttle. it doesn’t snag on my warp threads, it can be shot through in one smooth movement, and best of all, it can be loaded up using a power drill in less time than it takes…

Mothers Day Scarf 1

May 13, 2014

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Rayna has been hedging about getting a loom. She’s on the fence, and ready to tip over to the dark side. To give that last little push I took my loom to her place, and showed off by making an entire scarf in a few…

How To Use Up 1500 Yards of Lace Weight in 6 Hours

May 6, 2014

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Against all the advice I’d ever read, or been given, or even inferred through common sense, I decided to warp the loom on Friday night with what amounted to lace weight, single ply, handspun. This way lies madness. Tito only made it about 15 minutes…

That Was Horrid, I’m in Love.

April 15, 2014

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Remember this post, where I asked everyone what I should knit, got a majority vote, and then did something else? Here is the finished Trillian, and I’ve got to say – I love it :) Oh, and I also got new hair :) Shortest it’s…

Trillian FO

April 21, 2013

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Because long after Christmas has passed, and you’re into that long, dreary period of no holidays and slushy weather, odds are if you know a disorganized knitter then you still have at least one gift to look forward to. This, at least, is what I…

Disorganized Knitters: Why they are Awesome

February 15, 2013

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