………. I write long winded blog posts in my head. For some reason they never make it here. ………..
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Go here for the latest news on the Traveling Shawl Project. Briefly…Over the next year fifty knitters, one from each of the states, will each knit six rows on a lace shawl. Once the shawl is complete it will be raffled on Ravelry and the proceeds will go to the Susan G Koman Foundation for…
DetailsOzark Autumn
Here’s a quick and dirty post as I head out of town. Something has been whispering in my ear. Autumn’s coming…autumn’s coming… Do you hear it too? It’s nearly time to cast on my Ozark Autumn Shawl. If you haven’t heard about it. Go here or here. If you’re a Ravelry member join our KnitALong!…
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Keep in mind that my daughter has been a procrastinator since before birth. It was a dark snowy January night when she arrived on the scene, and she had to be yanked out then. Over a month ago Hillarey bought fabric for a new dress to wear to a friend’s wedding. She also picked out…
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A few quick pics of the newest FO just off the wires. Happy Trails Scarf design by Evelyn Clark The yarn used was a gifting from farm friends at Living Kitchen, and is from their guard llama Pascal (picture coming soon). My daughter picked out the design and the yarn, along with pearls that are…
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It’s midnight and I really should be in bed but I’ve been knitting instead. This is the Arkansas Diamonds Shawl by Natural State Knitter. Isn’t it lovely! I’m using Malabrigo Lace in Marron Oscurro that I bought last fall at Taos Sunflower. I’m really excited about this shawl and am hoping to have it finished…
DetailsRun Faster – Jump HIgher!
While in Tahlequah this week we stopped in the shoe store for me to buy a new pair of trainers to wear in the field. Which I did. But I also saw a pair of PF Flyers! Remember them? Chris tried to tell me they were not as cool as Converse. He completely didn’t get…
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Look at the pretty yarn that my buddy Kay dyed for me! http://naturalstateknitter.blogspot.com/ ………………….
DetailsChinese Finger Puzzle Time!
Remember when you were a kid, of about 15 or so, and someone handed you one of those evil Chinese Finger Puzzles? You thought you were smart and too cool to be fooled but in reality it was just like when you were five and the dang thing vexed you endlessly. Finally you broke the…
DetailsHouse of Three Gables
See that nicely mowed spot? Look closer, deep under the trees where it’s shady and the temperature is always a few degrees lower than the surrounding area. It’s peaceful and quiet. An idyll. Tomorrow everything changes. We’re building a house! Right there tucked up under the trees and perched on a bluff overlooking Clear Creek.…
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