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November 2012
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Long overdue... this is becoming a habit...
Hello again!
Apparently I’m not good at this, but I got an iPhone recently so let’s see if this helps!
School is absolutely nuts, but I’m still managing to get some knitting done. I’ve been working on my sweater, and in the meantime knit a cute little baby sweater for Pam’s soon-to-be baby boy!
I apologize for the picture quality, I forgot to take a photo...
August 2012
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Wicked Witch Tea Cozy Winners!
I’m really sorry I’m late with this! This summer has gone by so quickly, and has been so packed with things to do, trying to see everyone before I left! As I write this, I am in the car in Eastern Quebec on the (roundabout) way to school in Halifax. I’m excited!
But to get to the point of this post, earlier this month I was running a contest to win free copies of my new...
July 2012
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Knitting Challenge Day 9... and Exciting News!
I realize that this knitting challenge is taking me a lot longer than it should, but I am determined to eventually finish it!
Today’s question: What fiber or yarn do you love working with?
I love animal fibers! Wool is what I use most often, as it is relatively inexpensive and knits up beautifully. One can never go wrong with Cascade. I also love fleece, angora, etc., but I...
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New Pattern! Wicked Witch Tea Cozy
I’ve finally gotten around to publishing a new pattern that I had tested knitted several months ago! It’s called the Wicked Witch Tea Cozy, and my inspiration came from the Wizard of Oz.
This is my first pattern that I’m offering for sale, and I’m setting the price at $1.00. You can purchase it from Ravelry, from my Patterns page, or from this post (no Ravelry...
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A Long Overdue Post
So I realize I haven’t written in a very long time, but life has been fairly hectic recently and I haven’t had a chance.
Firstly, I graduated highschool! Also, I got my IB Diploma! That’s one part of my life that I am finished, and it’s a bit of a bittersweet feeling. On the one hand, it’s good to be growing up and moving on with my life, but on the other, I will...
June 2012
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Knitting Challenge Day 8
So I realize that this knitting challenge is going to take me a lot longer than 30 days, so hopefully you all can bear with me.
Today’s question: What was your most challenging project?
To be honest, I haven’t had many really tough projects. Many projects will have a section that I don’t understand completely, or a part that I can’t seem to get, but...
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Knitting Challenge Day 7
Oops! It seems I got Day 6 and Day 7 mixed up. So today I will answer the question, what is your favourite piece that you’ve knit?
This is actually a pretty hard question! There a few things that I have really loved making that turned out really well, so it’s hard to pick just one.
One of my favourite projects from earlier on definitely has to be my elephant tea...
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Knitting Challenge Day 6
What is your least favourite piece that you’ve knit?
My least favourite piece that I’ve knit would have to be the first sweater I made. I spent so long on it, and it didn’t turn out at all like I wanted it to… It was too short, and the sleeves looked like they were made 3 sizes wider than they should have been… all in all it was a bit of a...
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Knitting Challenge Day 5
How long did it take from the time you learned how to knit to finish your first project?
As I have previously mentioned, my first project was that ragged-looking grey and red scarf I’ve posted pictured of. It probably took me about a year to really finish, and even then it is very short and not my greatest work.
In other news, since I haven’t posted in a little...
May 2012
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Knitting Challenge Day 4
How did I learn to knit?
Well, the first time I ever picked up knitting needles was when I was around seven years old. My mom, my aunt, my brother and I were traveling to my grandparents’ house, and on the way we stopped at a big garage sale, as we often did, to see if there was anything cool we could bring with us. My pick for the day was an old knitting starter kit, with a...
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Knitting Challenge Day 3
Ok, so apparently I’m not so great at remembering to do this everyday. So, I will try my best, but no promises!
Today’s question is, do I have any other works in progress?
I kind of addressed this yesterday, my bad. I am currently working on finishing both my baby tunic test knit, as well as the second mitten of a pattern I am having tested. Pictures will follow...
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Knitting Challenge Day 2
What is currently on your needles?
Well, right now I have two projects on the go, actually. The first is a test knit of a baby tunic that I’m working on, but it’s not actually on my needles, as I’m just finishing it now. The second is the second mitten of a mitten pattern that I’m designing, and hope to be done soon!
I will post photos of the test...
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Knitting Challenge Day 1
Today is day one of the knitting challenge I have decided to complete, as I mentioned in my earlier post. Today’s question is:
What was your first finished project?
My first finished project was a striped garter stitch scarf. I had recently taught myself to knit, and while I was at my Oma’s house, she gave me some yarn to entertain me (I was about 7 years old,...
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Time to Breathe... and the Knitting Challenge!
I finished my last exam today! I know I said I had almost finished before, or maybe I even said I was completely finished, but I had French today. Which was really easy, so I wasn’t counting it. But now I really finally done! And remember that trip to Toronto to see War Horse I had mentioned was postponed a couple of months ago? That is tomorrow, and I’m excited! I may bake...
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Relaxation!
Sorry my posts have been few and far between recently. I am a part of the International Baccalaureate Programme (for those of you who don’t know what this is, basically a higher lever learning program with an insane workload), and I recently had my exams. To give an example of how hectic my life has been, last week I had 9 exams and then on the weekend had a first aid course all weekend!
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“If you find a non-knitter who thinks what you do is clever, beautiful, and...”
– Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
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So Much Exciting News!
There have been so many exciting things going on over the past few days, both knitting and non-knitting related!
1. I finished knitting and writing up a new pattern called “Wicked Witch Tea Cozy.” I won’t post photos until I release the pattern, once it’s finished being tested, but if you want to get in on the test knitting action, message me and I can send you a photo!...
April 2012
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Toe-Up Sock Pattern
My ribbed toe-up sock pattern has finally finished being tested! Hurrah for publishing new patterns!
These are the socks that I made for Taylor for Christmas that took me forever, in case you’d forgotten.
The pattern is free, and is available for sizes Small, Medium and Large. You can find it on Ravelry here! And of course, as always, you can download the pattern from my...
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“It is important for knitters to know two things about frogging: that cats are...”
– Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
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A New Pattern!
Exciting news! I’ve just published the pattern I wrote up for the JDRF Mittens I made! (see original post here.) In case you’ve forgotten, this is what they look like:
I’ve listed them as free in the Ravelry database, but a suggested minimum donation of $5.00 is listed if you wish to download or use the pattern. To donate to JDRF, you can visit their website here.
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A Giveaway!
I’ve been doing quite a bit of knitting over the past few days, including finishing my handspun convertible mittens. Unfortunately I haven’t taken any photos yet, but I will soon, I promise! I have been slaving over the cardigan Abalone by Beata Jezek, knit out of deep blue Bernat Satin. It has worked out wonderfully, besides an issue I’m having with the applied i-cord bind off,...
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Rainbow Socks and other knitting
My rainbow socks are complete! They were a nice quick knit, perfect for knitting while watching Criminal Minds and various other TV shows.
I actually finished them a couple of days ago, I just didn’t have the opportunity to take photos until today. The weather was so gorgeous! It’s warm but not too humid yet, and the nights are still cool, so in my opinion it absolutely...
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Simple Man by Shinedown. This song has been...
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Pottermore
Finally! Pottermore is open to the public (I missed the beta), and I got my own account! I’m so excited, I have been brewing up potions and casting spells since yesterday. I’m at 110 house points so far!
For those of you who don’t know what Pottermore is, well.. shame on you! (Just kidding!) Pottermore is a website based on Harry Potter, where you make an account and follow...
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A(nother) Knitting Binge
So, over the past week or so, I’ve been on somewhat of a knitting binge. You know what I’m talking about… when you cast on with whatever yarn you see first, knit an insane amount, finishing a project (which should have taken a week) in a day or so, and then immediately cast on for another project. The cycle is hard to break, and at a certain point you realize, wow! I’ve...
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