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I’m a tryin’…

Saturday, June 14, 2008

…to get the hang of this spinning wheel! It’s a little different than spindling. I feel like I have more control when I’m spinning on a spindle as opposed to the wheel. I think after a few more hours days of practice I’ll have better control on the wheel.
Here’s a couple of shots of what [...]

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A photo update…

Friday, May 23, 2008

Hannah knits! All my girls know how to knit now. When the boys are old enough, I’ll teach them too.

The finished Prayer Shawl for my sister (I know it’s a crummy picture - the shawl is layed out on my lumpy bed, and I’ve already shipped it to her, so I can’t take another picture):

Daniel [...]

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Just keep knitting…

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Here’s some shots of my progress on Ardessie:
I’ll be weaving in the ends when each section is done so there aren’t millions to weave in when finishing:

A pair of shorties for Daniel:

And, most importantly, a prayer shawl for my sister (she’s going through some trying times):

For those who don’t know what a prayer shawl is, [...]

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Finished Mitts

Thursday, March 20, 2008

For me, myself and I:

For Miss Sarah:

Both were knit with Noro Cash Iroha on size 7 needles.

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OTN: Fingerless Mitts

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Knit in Noro Cash Iroha:

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A Knitting FO. And a Crochet FO?

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

So, my Bayerische socks are finally finished! I love these socks!

Then, we have . . . could it be . . .

why yes, it’s a crochet project (Chanson En Crochet)! (Don’t worry, knitting will always be my first love.)
Here it is lightly blocking/drying:

And finished with a button:

Button closeup:

Not only was this my first [...]

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FO: Longies

Monday, January 14, 2008

(Click for bigger.)

Pattern: My own.
Yarn: Patons Classic Merino
Needles: Size 3 (for the waist) & 7 (for the rest) circulars. Legs were magic looped.
Here they are on Daniel, they’re a little snug on him, he really needs the next size up.
He’s um… fixing the attic door I guess!

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WIP - Longies

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

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Free Patterns!

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Mina’s Pairs of Leaves Scarf
Coming Soon:

Frilly Ballet Slippers
I also put a link to my Free Patterns page in the side bar.

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FO by Mina

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Mina (my 8.5 year old daughter) knit a doll size lace stole:

a close up:

Color is most accurate in the first picture (with the stole on the Doll).
Pattern: Pair of Leaves with Garter Border
Yarn: Aran BFL from Casa Java Knits
Needles: Size 10.5 Susan Bates Circulars
She told me she wants to sell it! And that she wants [...]

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