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West Wind Mittens
Today is Boxing Day, and it is grey and windy, which means that I can stay in my pyjamas and knit and eat chocolates all day. One of the things I like best about Boxing Day is looking at photos of all...
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We do so hate to be bored
Last August, I was lazing around, reading through a bunch of knitting and book blogs (as one does). I came upon a post about knitting the fandoms – patterns and projects based on various comic book,...
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Frigid weather, warm hat
I finished my Oslo Hat – Mohair edition (pattern by Petite Knit) in time to keep my head warm during a very cold week. How cold was it? This cold: Yes, I know that it is not Ottowa cold, or Edmonton...
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Opus Hat
As soon as I saw the pattern for the Opus Hat, I knew that I would knit one for Doug. It is such a fantastic hat: The pattern is by Maxim Cyr, whom I have gotten to know from two knitting retreats we...
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Hirne: a beautiful cardigan
I finished my Hirne cardigan early in the month and have hardly taken it off since. It is beautiful! This cardigan, designed by Kate Davies, has the most lovely and understated features. Each detail...
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A little sparkle
A few weeks ago, I noticed that I kept borrowing Doug’s mittens (these ones) and decided I needed to knit a pair of mittens for myself. Just as I was having that thought, serendipity struck and I...
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Hirne 2: The one that pops!
I love my Hirne cardigan so much that I decided to knit another one. This time, I chose to knit with mohair, in a knock-your-socks-off glorious orange-y red! This cardigan pops! In fact, it pops so...
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Joy in simple things
I finished a new project a few weeks ago, but haven’t been able to show it to you, because I have been very busy (1) working, (2) travelling, and (3) working while travelling. In the month since I...
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Strawberry out of season
I braved a cold and windy day to take some photos of my newest top – once again, a summer top in time for winter. This is the Anker Tee designed by PetiteKnit. I usually fall for a pattern and then...
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Whose hat is it anyway?
Today I took my new hat out for a spin. Who would imagine that this is what it looks like once its been knitted and blocked? Does this look like a hat to you? There is no opening in which to put one’s...
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