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Entries from October 2007

Project ADD

October 29th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Seriously, I swear I have project ADD right now. I pick something up, I knit it for a little while, put it down pick up (or in the case of this weekend, cast on!) something else and do it all again. I can’t seem to settle into working on something. So heres […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Radiant Twist · kids · socks · knitting · sweater · longies · holiday · handmade · flair

Buy Handmade…….

October 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Aija’s post reminded me.  I took the pledge earlier this week.  I am trying to either hand-make or buy handmade for our holiday gift-giving this year.  I’m not asking other’s to buy handmade for me, but hope to ah, lead by example, so to speak:)
It’s been a busy crazy week here, but I’ve been knitting […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Radiant Twist · socks · knitting · patterns · socktober · holiday · handmade

Finished Object: Anklets

October 22nd, 2007 · 7 Comments

Sorry I’ve been a little MIA this week.  I took the kids up to my parents this week for a little visit and enjoyed a bit of down time myself.  Hubby and I even went to the movies with my brother and sister-in-law and out for a little Mexican food!  While I was there, I […]

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Tags: Finished Objects · socks · knitting · socktober

Yarn Pr0n Friday

October 12th, 2007 · 5 Comments

This week I’m giving you a little peak at what was added to the shop this afternon….

Orca, on Alluring, 100% Superwash Merino 2-ply
I LOVE this colorway.  I think it’s one of my favorites!

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Tags: Illusion Yarns · Radiant Twist · yarn p0rn · dyeing · socks · etsy · alluring

WIP Wednesday

October 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Before I talk about what I have on the needles, I want to thank all of you who left comments the other day on my blog.  Knowing there are people out there for me to reach out to is a tremendous reassurance.  Talking about the way I feel feels like a huge burden has been […]

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Tags: Illusion Yarns · Radiant Twist · socks · knitting · etsy · socktober · alluring

Gentle, Gentle

October 8th, 2007 · 14 Comments

I don’t often share a lot about me here.  My blog is a place for me to chat about my knitting, my kids, and my yarn dyeing.  But today I need to talk about me.
When my daughter was born I loved her, but it was a difficult time for me.  I suffered from post-partum depression […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · family

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

October 4th, 2007 · 6 Comments

(I’m pinching this blog idea off of Sheri:)
The Good:  The sweaters, they are complete.  Which is good because they have been sucking my will to live for the last week or so.  Ok, well not my will to live, but at least my will to knit.

(Children’s Neckdown Pullover by Knitting Pure and Simple in sizes […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Finished Objects · kids · knitting · family · sweater · patterns

30 Days to a Better Shop

October 2nd, 2007 · 3 Comments

I’m joining some others from the Etsy Forums in doing “30 days to a better shop”.  I know this isn’t exciting for most of my readers (don’t worry, there will be more knitting tomorrow:), but I’m hoping to make my Etsy shop an easier and more exciting place to shop!
October Goals:
1.  Add products at least […]

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Tags: Uncategorized · Illusion Yarns · Radiant Twist · patterns · etsy · kit of the month · 30 days to a better shop