Category Archives: knitting

Lapin ARGH

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Shannon

I was so lucky to play hostess recently to a good friend and fellow knitter LYNN and her awesome (and really tall!) children. They came to stay and swim and play with us from Saturday through Sunday. Lynn and I … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Socks

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Shannon

Not Chicken in socks, just Chicken and socks, two separate events really. We love our summer BBQ season. We LOVE that we have a house and a yard now and the ability to BBQ. For some strange reason they dont … Continue reading →

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odds and ends

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Shannon

A little bit of this and a little bit of that… Lots of random things to catch up on after my unexpected blogging hiatus. I’m still not 100% I dont get email notifications on posts anymore, and I’m thinking the … Continue reading →

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Diagonal Lace Socks

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Shannon

I mentioned these a few times but wanted to post a little progress update. I’m really enjoying these socks. I find the pattern logical enough for me to memorize without looking at the instructions for every row. I can tell … Continue reading →

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Construction Day 12

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Shannon

Sigh. 12 actual days of construction has been 18 calendar days of ugh. We are primed, tiled and ready for the toilet and vanity and lights I think!!! I’m so excited Hopefully today while I’m at work, things get finished … Continue reading →

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Construction – Day …

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Shannon

We are at Construction day I dont friggin know, Day 10 (had to go count on the calendar) We had some additional setbacks last week with a faulty cartridge filter that lead to a leaking main water shut off and … Continue reading →

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Construction – Day 6

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Shannon

There wasnt much to show for Day 5. And we had to take a few days off for the Victoria day long weekend, so even though its been 9 physical days, we are only on Construction day 6. But. We … Continue reading →

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On the farm

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Shannon

With the Daisy sweater behind me and a baby shower for baby #2 fast approaching I have started the Knit Picks set I ordered a while back. I started with the Adorable baby Cow Bonnet and Soakers. I love doing … Continue reading →

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Yay an FO

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Shannon

Alright I have an FO folks. See, all that early morning knitting in the car (while DH drives of course!) is paying off. This is Daisy from Knitty and designed by the Yarn Harlot herself. I do like the finished … Continue reading →

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The Flying time machine

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Shannon

Wow, time just keeps flying. I keep meaning to post some updates but then I think about how my computer is in one room and the camera is in another, and I get distracted by shiny things and then ‘poof’ … Continue reading →

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