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To Drop A YO…

Posted in Lace on September 25, 2009 | 9 Comments »

…is human. To be able to pick it up, divine. Dropping stitches in lace and then not being able to see it had been one of my biggest fears (before I had my daughter). But not anymore… Not only did I knit this thing in 10 days but I also corrected a mistake without having [...]

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In The Line Of Three

Posted in Lace, Shawls on September 18, 2009 | 11 Comments »

Today is my birthday. I am 39 years old and it is my last year “in the line of three” (as my best friend’s mum says). And what a ride my thirties have been. I said to Chris last night I don’t even recognize myself but I really like what I see (most days). Let’s recap [...]

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This Is Heaven To No One Else But Me…

Posted in Baby Things, Family on September 14, 2009 | 8 Comments »

The title and last line of this post are from the song “Elsewhere” by Sarah Mclachlin. It sums up my world perfectly. First teething toy (and she’s very excited about it). Hanging out with her puppy brothers. Wow!!!! Who’s that? Just found her thumb and loving it (Daddy is saving up from now). It’s a [...]

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Today…

Posted in Uncategorized on September 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »

I want to say something today but I don’t. I want to write my story about today but I don’t… I knit then to comfort myself. Today I hold my four month old. Have a good day everyone….

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A Successful Failure

Posted in Baby Things, Elizabeth Zimmermann on September 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »

As much as we all love the Baby Surprise Jacket, has it occurred to anyone but me that despite the delightful-ness of the sweater it could use one little improvement…longer sleeves. I’ve always had issue with 3/4 sleeves of any kind (child or adult garments). So I sat down and thought about it for a [...]

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Husband, I Have One

Posted in Socks, Yarn on September 9, 2009 | 7 Comments »

It has been quite a while since I talked about someone very dear to my heart. Everything around here lately, aside from knitting, has been about Kira but there is someone else I need to talk about. My husband. As you all know Chris is the love of my life. But things have shifted a [...]

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Sweater Season

Posted in Baby Things, Sweaters on September 1, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Just a quick check on my current projects. Vivian is coming along quite nicely!! Actually I’m loving this sweater and can’t wait to wear it. Just look at it…I can’t knit fast enough. I love the shaping in the back And here’s a little BSJ for Kira. It’s the time of year when you [...]

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