if you knit, they will come…

At last count, there were 25 knitters at the Rathmines’ SnB last knit. I wish I brought my camera along… What a beautiful sight and sound. knitters having a great time. Spreading the good word about knitting is definitely working.

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the end????

This weekend marks the end of the “drop a jean size challenge.” In honour of my committment to Special K, the Spouse made breakfast for me this morning….Did the program work??? Ummmm….I can’t say for sure, however, my jeans and skirts have a better fit now (meaning I no longer have to deeply [...]

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frogging in public may be hazardous to your health

I was knitting a scarf using a linen/viscose blend, from my yarn stash, as part of my “spring wardrobe” using a linen/viscose blend. It was coming along nicely…
Two days ago, I was on the bus, minding my own business, knitting away in rush hour traffic…. I decided to count my stitches and take [...]

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drop a jean size

Every year in January, society is amassed with advertisements for fitness memberships, exercise classes in pilates, yoga, and weight loss programs. The message to the consumer: “You ate too much during the month of December, therefore you need to lose weight”. Unfortunately, I am a member of this society who is [...]

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A vision becomes a scarf…

A scarf designed by moi. The inspiration and vision for this scarf came from Denny’s own wrap she made from her own handspun.
I decided to use up some mohair (don’t remember the brand, I’ve misplaced the label) from my stash. And my own handspun. I used the drop spindle, I purchased last [...]

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The first one…off the stix in 2007

Since January 1st, I have been frantically finishing my 2006 WIPs. I have marked January 10th as the date my first felted project was completed…the French Market Bag.
I started this bag last September with a little help from Megan. As this was my first attempt at felting, she recommended Lamb’s Pride in the [...]

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blog of the week goes to….

My witty knitter best friend, t. who occasionally comments on my blog forwarded my pick for blog of the week, Knitting WENCH. Thank you, t…
The pics on this blog are so inspirational…great way to feel motivated for the new knitting year!

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Until next Christmas

Today is January 6th, also known as the Epiphany or the 12th Day of Christmas. It is the official end to the Christmas season. Christmas decorations have been packed and put away until the next yultetide season.
Since I am still working on my 2006 WIP’s, I’ve effectively blended them with the home [...]

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The "We Five"

I am just catching up on my blogging…it should have been posted last year….
My introduction to the Irish knitting culture began last spring as I lurked on Yahoo’s, Stitch and Bitch IE discussion forum. As I linked from one Dublin knitting blog to another, I found the “we five of Dublin knitters”, Cheryl, Holly, [...]

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Welcome, 2007!

Happy New Year!

The first day of 2007 brings in an edge of excitement of what is to come for the brand new year. The next several days, witty knitters (including moi) in blogshere will be updating blogs and planning new projects.
I am re-energized and ready for a new year of knitting! I still [...]

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