Category Archives: In Progress

Sleeve Island

Posted on 16 August 2010 at 2:54 pm by Stephanie

That’s probably where I’ll be if you’re looking for me. And, I just broke into my fourth skein. So I really can pull off a four-skein sweater (worsted weight, 220 yards a skein). Sweet. Wonder what I’ll do with my … Continue reading →

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Me? Missing?

Posted on 9 August 2010 at 12:06 pm by Stephanie

Last week was a scorcher of a week. Ugh. Pepper and I spent most of it lolling about on the couch, trying not to breathe or think. It looks like it’s going to continue into this week, with highs staying … Continue reading →

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Learning Patience

Posted on 28 July 2010 at 6:46 pm by Stephanie

I suppose you could say I’m an impatient knitter, letting things lapse if something gets too difficult or too big. (Remember this vest? It’s been over a year since I shoved that into a closet and didn’t look back. I … Continue reading →

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Cool-weather thoughts

Posted on 26 July 2010 at 6:27 pm by Stephanie

I have been pretty much itching to cast on for some sweaters. I have a few sweater amounts of yarn (and two skeins of sock yarn and that’s pretty much it). As I wind down the knitting on my green … Continue reading →

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Progression

Posted on 23 July 2010 at 6:41 pm by Stephanie

No, I haven’t forgotten about knitting—actually I’ve been doing quite a bit of it. Mostly working on the mittens while I try and ride out a week-long low mood. I did decide to change the colors, and I’m much happier … Continue reading →

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Musings on the color orange

Posted on 16 July 2010 at 11:15 am by Stephanie

Feeling tons better today, thank goodness. Enough for a good blog post. I don’t have too much planned for today, so I know I can spare energy for it. I’m having some trouble with the mittens. I suggested this pattern … Continue reading →

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A little something

Posted on 13 July 2010 at 10:33 am by Stephanie

Last night, just before running to my dark room with a damp washcloth to cover my eyes and forehead, I cast on and knit the set-up rows for this: Despite some conjecture over the closing of Lunsh.net, Becky and I … Continue reading →

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Making progress

Posted on 8 July 2010 at 4:59 pm by Stephanie

Today, I: -picked up the stitches for the left buttonband -knit the left buttonband -did a TUBULAR CAST OFF of the buttonband which took FOREVER) -and then picked up the stitches for the right buttonband so I can take up … Continue reading →

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A Diary of a Day

Posted on 5 July 2010 at 12:22 pm by Stephanie

Yesterday, I: -cleaned the bathroom -got all dressed up (the red lipstick [in reality lip liner] idea from brokeknits) -even painted my finger and toenails! -took stock of the unfinished knitting projects (oops, this one just needs an FO post!) … Continue reading →

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