Earthtones Girl

A year ago today these little beauties came into our lives.  At first things went very smoothly.  Everyone was on their best behavior, got along perfectly and all was well…then it happened.  They/we decided to test the waters and all hell broke loose.  Pet adoption is a wonderful thing but it has it moments.  At [...]

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Ain’t they gorgeous!!  I’m almost there. 

I decided to do the mitten top shaping at the same time.  So I stopped on the left one and I’m knitting on the right to catch up. 

I’m also feeling the pressure a bit to finish these because the Christmas projects are calling me (two hats for my sister and brother-in-law).  Loudly!!  [...]

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…Here’s the original…
 
…Here’s my muse…
 
…Here’s my version…

Pattern: See above
Yarn: STR Oregon Red Clover Honey (STR Lightweight)
Amount: 1 skein (with some left over)
Needles: Add #1 Circulars (2 circ method)
Modifications:  The only thing I changed was leaving out the lace.  Another awesome Cookie A pattern.
This may shock some of you and I’m not sure I can even say [...]

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I volunteered to bake this year and as I do most years.  Did pretty good don’t ya think…

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake (For Mum and Dad.  See Mum I told you I could do it)

All American Apple Pie (for Mom, Dad and Sisters-in-law)

Fresh Apple Crisp (my recipe, also for Mum and Dad, don’t worry sis I’ll save [...]

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First Thanksgiving
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. This harvest meal has become a symbol of cooperation and interaction between English colonists and Native Americans. Although this feast is considered by many to the very [...]

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Alright, enough is enough…where IS the knitting? Even I’m getting a bit bored? Considering my last few posts you’re probably wondering does this woman actually knit…the answer is yes…I just haven’t had a moment to take any pictures…Soon I swear…and you won’t be disappointed.  In the meantime have a great weekend everyone.

It’s almost over so [...]

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My intention for this blog when it started was strictly knitting but as time progresses there is a need every now and then to digress.  As I hinted a few times over the past months my husband and I are actively pursuing progeny and in the course of that quest, we it a small bump [...]

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Forgive me for I have sinned, it has been 6 days since my last post…but I have actually been very busy…I’ve finally dusted off, oiled and tighten up all the screws and spent some quality time with my wheel this weekend. And I asked myself…what took me so long? I think I had to figure [...]

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