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Entries from September 2007

Something Completely Different

September 26th, 2007 · 6 Comments

Today, my parents drove down from Maine to visit with me and the kids and we took them to The Butterfly Place.  I had been before when the Little Miss was a baby, but that was quite a long time ago.  It was a lot of fun and Little Miss had a ball!  She loved […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · kids · family

One Fish, Two Fish

September 23rd, 2007 · 5 Comments

Red Fish…..well, you get the idea. They are complete!

And did you see what my little man can do? 9 months old and up and standing!
Pattern: Wooly Wonder Perfection Pants, by Pamela Grossman
Yarn: 2-Ply Montana Targhee, dyed by Dashing Dachs
Colorway: “Goldfish”
Needle: US 7
Started: September 16, 2007
Completed: September 17, 2007
Love this pattern! […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Finished Objects · kids · knitting · family · soaker · longies

Yarn Pr0n Friday: Quick and Dirty

September 21st, 2007 · 2 Comments

Green Apple, on Fluff
Quick and Dirty photos today. Hubby’s home from work so it’s been busy (don’t be excited for me…..he’s home because he has to work on Sunday).
These skeins have been sitting on the counter for a couple of days waiting to be reskeined and photographed for the shop, but it just never […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Illusion Yarns · yarn p0rn · dyeing · socks · knitting · etsy · kit of the month · fluff

Let’s play a game!

September 18th, 2007 · 12 Comments

Let’s play the “help Meghann pick what sweater to make” game. I currently have 1400 yds of this…..

Dream in Color Classy, Color: Gothic Rose
I want to make a sweater for me! About time, huh? I have a lovely yarn in a color I love, so what’s my problem? I can’t decide […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · knitting

Oh Fishy Pants….

September 17th, 2007 · 3 Comments

…..how I love thee.  I started thee yesterday and today thou art almost complete.

Little Man desperately needs some pants, so on the needles these went yesterday to try and alleviate the need.  More specs tomorrow when they are complete.
Shop Stuff…..
I’ve been grinding my wheels the last few weeks about business matters and feeling a bit […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Illusion Yarns · Radiant Twist · kids · dyeing · socks · knitting · etsy

Purple Rainbow Socks

September 12th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Purple Rainbow Socks

(please ignore my ugly legs)

Pattern: Wendy’s Toe-Up Gusset-Heeled Pattern
Yarn: Ruby Sapphire’s Treadsoft Sock Yarn
Colorway: Delfina (but I call it Purple Rainbow!)
Started: July 1, 2007
Finished: September 12, 2007
Mods: The only thing I can think of is that I did a turkish cast-on for my toe-ups. I loved this pattern! It’s super […]

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Tags: Illusion Yarns · Finished Objects · Radiant Twist · dyeing · socks · knitting · patterns · summer of socks · etsy