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Taking a Break to Solve a Different Problem

This black and mushroom sweater has got me really worked up. I know what I need to do to make the collar right, but I’m not ready yet. So, instead I’ve decided to work on something else that has been driving me crazy for a few years. I started this sweater so long ago IContinue reading “Taking a Break to Solve a Different Problem”

High School Reunion

Scrolling through Facebook I came across a post from my high school class page. The plans for our 20 year reunion are in the works. I sent along my email address for more details as they are made. I’m surprisingly shocked. I went to a large school where most kids had known each other sinceContinue reading “High School Reunion”

Ugh!

I could just scream. This collar is really trying my patience. It would probably help to actually look for a proper pattern, but I’m really stubborn. I’ll figure it out. The shape came out weird, but up through the button bands is fine, so I only had to rip back half the collar. I reallyContinue reading “Ugh!”

Stuffed Trio

They’re done! I’m rather delighted with the results. That damn owl, though. She really tested my perseverance. But I did it! The badger was probably my favorite to make. I did flub a bit on the face and I didn’t give him any eyes, but I kind of prefer him that way. He has clovesContinue reading “Stuffed Trio”

Back to This Sweater

This picture was taken the day before I ripped all the black off and tried again. The shawl bit was too short and I had already castoff when I was able to see it. I’ve never done a shawl collar before, so I guess this was just the practice round. Being the stubborn person IContinue reading “Back to This Sweater”

Plans Change

Originally I wanted to use vanilla beans for my third little critter. I knew they were expensive, but I didn’t realize how expensive. If it was for food, I may have just bought them, but for a knit toy-nope. On to the next idea. So clementine peels and ginger root it is. I’m working withContinue reading “Plans Change”

I’m in so much pain right now. This tooth has been a problem for way too long. It’s coming out in about a week. But seriously, this sucks. I’m terrible with tooth pain. I’ve had some really traumatic experiences with dentists and orthodontists. I’ve been a mouth breather for most of my life due toContinue reading

That Was Fun

Knitting this up was a lot more relaxing than I expected. The pattern is very straightforward and easy to follow. For the moment, I’m changing my mind on knitting stuffed critters. My mom was thinking of getting potpourri sachets for the creatures my daughter makes. It gave me the idea to put broken up cinnamonContinue reading “That Was Fun”

This Feels Familiar

All that’s left now is the collar, button bands, and pockets. However, this is all the yarn I have left. I went to the same store and it’s all gone. I looked online and it doesn’t exist. I’ve been here before. My purple cable sweater sat for a year waiting for collar, button bands, sleeveContinue reading “This Feels Familiar”

Dusting Off That Old Story

At long last I’m finally trying to write this novel that’s been rattling around in my brain since high school. I turned it into a short story for a creative writing class, and have carried that version from place to place ever since. I stumbled across it a few months ago and now it’s almostContinue reading “Dusting Off That Old Story”