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I finished my Classic Lines Cardigan!!
by on November 22, 2010

This is the first sweater I’ve ever knit. I’ve knit lots of hats and
mitts and scarves and cowls. I’ve even knit fortune cookies and tulips.
But I had never knit a sweater. When I started it (waaayyyy back in
April 2009!), I didn’t know that knitting a sweater in lace weight yarn
was a big deal. I mean, it’s double stranded right?I finally
finished my sweater this week. I am thrilled. I love the fabric, I love
the drape, I love the fit. And I love that it is FINALLY finished!

I
learned many things knitting this sweater. I learned how to do a raglan
decrease. I learned how to steek (eek!). And (I’m a little
embarrassed to admit this), I learned how to block a project. I’ve
never blocked anything before, but it took me so long to knit my CLC, I
figured I should finish it properly. Kerin was kind enough to show me
how, and Kate videotaped the whole process. Now I will be a blocking
machine, I can’t believe what a difference it makes and how easy it is!

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Spinning, spinning and spinning
by on August 4, 2010

We have been working on a huge surprise for you! I have had to keep it a secret for nearly a year!

A Knit Picks drop spindle and two sizes of niddy noddies. Stunningly
beautiful roving all ready to spin with a drop spindle or a wheel.
Collections of multi-colored roving to enjoy as special treats.
Honestly! It’s been so much fun!

But, now I can introduce you to our new fiber toys as well as the first two videos from my online “Learn to Spin Yarn” video class and a Spin-Along to make it a party!! Each week in August, I will post a new video of your next spinning lesson. The first two videos to get you started are “Learn to Spin Yarn– Intro to Drop Spindling” and “Learn to Spin Yarn– Drop Spindling Terminonlogy”. All you need to get started is a drop spindle and a bit of roving.

Here is how I am going to celebrate!

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Interview with cheezombie
by on July 22, 2010

I think I’ve made it pretty much known to everyone that I love cheezombie‘s patterns.

When I first started as the IDP Coordinator, the program wasn’t open to submissions quite yet & an early part of my job was inviting interesting designers to submit patterns. cheezombie was one of the first designers I contacted – her designs are so much fun!
So of course I had to interview her…and her answers cracked me so much I couldn’t wait to put it up
How long have you been knitting? I taught myself to knit about 6 years ago from “Knitting for Dummies” (very apt title I might add, I knit through the back loops for 2 years before I figured out that was what I was doing).

Who taught you to knit?
Duh, should have read all the questions before I started typing! Being a self-taught knitter has been a trip …

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Black Sheep Gathering
by on June 28, 2010

 

This isn’t a black sheep!  It’s a black angora goat.  That’s where mohair comes from!

The Pacific Northwest is home to several fiber festivals, and Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon is one of my favorites.  Despite being surrounded by yarn every day (you should see my desk), I get a boost of energy and creativity when I can spend time with fellow knitters and spinners.  Plus, I can buy MORE yarn, fleece, and spindles from the talented shepherds, indie dyers, and woodworkers who are local to this area.  I spent the weekend running into old friends, meeting awesome new people, learning new techniques, and planning a ton of knitting, spinning, and weaving projects to complete in the next year!

 

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Knitting with a little help from my friends…
by on May 26, 2010

I finished my first lace project!

I was inspired by Franklin Habit’s Night Cap on Knitty.

So Alison helped me alter the pattern to make a scarf, knitting straight instead of in the round and helped me choose yarn and needle size.

Alison said to show off the beautiful pattern I should choose a yarn with sheen. She also said I could get away with a worsted, so I chose Shine. Here’s where the problem came in. I found some Shine in my stash that I had received from our stash swap party. The color was Sea Scape. I happily started knitting away. I came to the end of my second ball and went to order more, only to discover that we haven’t carried that color since 2007. Oops.
After asking advice from a couple people …

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