Monthly Archives: October 2009

1.5 and a new WIP

Okay, a little Selbu love again I’m completely done the first and well in to the second. I love these I really do. I think Black and White color work holds my attention better than any other type of knitting. … Continue reading

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Selbu Update

The only good thing about being home and recovering from minor medical procedures is all the knitting time Well, after all the pain medication has worn off anyhow! Today I managed to finish up the first of my Selbu mittens. … Continue reading

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Baktus Complete

So the little bit of singles left over turned out to be just the thing to get me through to the end. Today I finished up the Lacy Baktus. Project Details: Pattern: Lacy Baktus Yarn: Handspun by me For: ?? … Continue reading

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Baktus Interruptus

Simply put, I ran out of yarn. So close to the finish line and and I plum ran out. Sitting there pondering my fate as the yarn got shorter and shorter I glanced up to realize… AH HA! I had … Continue reading

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Christmas gift countdown

I made four christmas gifts this past weekend. Mind you they were 4 of the same thing but I still got 4 items scratched off my list and put safely away in the closet. I first saw the tuturial over … Continue reading

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Ghostie Pops

Last weekend we made what Rena has come to affectionately call ‘Ghostie Pops’ I got the awesome tutorial over HERE. I figured it looked pretty simple. And I was right!!! Rena had a fabulous time inserting the milk chocolate eyes … Continue reading

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Raining at the Fair

Today we took a little venture out to the Markham Fair. It was dark and cool and threatening to rain but we headed out anyhow. There were so many fun things to see and do! Animals, french fries, midway rides … Continue reading

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