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Entries from April 2007

Monkey Sock Swap Questions Answered

April 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

The basics:
How long have you been knitting? For roughly 5-6 years.

Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep? I think I would consider myself an intermediate sock knitter…..I’m […]

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Variations on a Theme

April 23rd, 2007 · 3 Comments

It is complete.

The Details:
Pattern: Drive Thru Sweater, by Wendy Bernard
Needles: Size 7 Susan Bates circular, size 6 Knitpicks Options circ
Yarn: Main Color, Irish Baby Knits Eleyna in Maire; CC Malbrigo in a dark purple color (can’t remember the name!); CC handspun from Crazy Daisy Fibers.
Started April 14, 2007, Finished April 23, 2007.
I made the […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Finished Objects · kids · knitting

In which I update you on a whole bunch of stuff……

April 19th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Sorry that the blog has been a little slow in the last week……baby’s been sick and clingy and so not only do I not get to the computer much, but I don’t get much knitting done either! Such is the life of a mommmy. So, let us catch up.
Last week I bought myself […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Radiant Twist · books · kids · dyeing · knitting

Instant Gratification

April 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Lately I’ve been in a bit of a knitting rut. I WANT to get something done, but things just haven’t been coming out right. I don’t like that, but once in a while it happens to me. I ripped the Girl’s sweater this weekend…..it was cute and it fit, but just barely. […]

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Tags: kids · socks · knitting

Freaky Fiber Friday

April 13th, 2007 · 3 Comments

It’s been a long week around here. Nothing bad, just busy! Tuesday I took the kidlets and met up with my parents for lunch. They are going on vacation this week and they wanted a chance to see the kiddos before they left. It was fun to see them! Wednesday […]

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Monday Updates

April 9th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Well, it’s Monday. I generally dislike Mondays……why, well mostly because I’ve had my husband home all weekend which means an extra set of hands and going back to being just mommy can be a little bit of a jolt. Today more than usual. With getting over illnesses, my kids are grumpy and […]

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you may notice

April 6th, 2007 · 2 Comments

You may notice that the look of my blog keeps chaging…..that’s because I’m spending the weekend playing with my theme and stuff so things are bound to change and look funny at moments.  Forgive me:)

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What’s this?

April 6th, 2007 · 3 Comments

First off, thnk you to everyone who sent their well wishes. I AM feeling better, except for a lingering cough. Spring can’t come fast enough!
So, what’s up for today? Well, I got this…..

in the mail today. Anyone one wanna guess what it is? More about it on Monday after dh […]

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I sick

April 4th, 2007 · 3 Comments

I’ve been sick. Not just sick, but REALLY sick. Since Friday of last week, I’ve been sick-in-bed sick. The kind of sick where you want your mommy to come and take care of you. The kind of sick that mommies with young kids aren’t really allowed to get sick with because […]

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Wanna new vacuum?

April 4th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Take a break in your regularly scheduled day to enter this contest by 5minutesformom.com and Dyson!  Hey, I need a new vacuum, what can I say?

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