Category Archives: Knitting

76 inches of snow, so far!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Dawn

From the newspaper today: 76 inches of snow this season 35-3/4 inches of snow in February alone Measurable snow on 11 of the last 18 days. With Monday’s snow of almost three inches, the season’s total rose to 76 inches … Continue reading →

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2nd sock heel is done!

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Dawn

I must admit, it’s kind of fun, doing the heel, after the monotony of 2×2 ribbing for 5″.  There’s many different steps and each step doesn’t take THAT long and boom, you have a heel!  Now it’s onward to the … Continue reading →

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Why does it keep snowing on Thursdays?

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Dawn

On Thursday nights, Emily and I like to gather with other knitters at Bahr Creek in Cedar Grove.  We’ve missed more darn Thursdays, because of snow, and it’s driving us crazy!  It’s 15 miles away, so snow can be an … Continue reading →

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All I wanted was a CABLE NEEDLE!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Dawn

We misplaced our cable needles, even though I swear we had one yesterday. I ran to our worthless Super Walmart to try and buy one and the only one I could find was inside of a beginning knitting package that … Continue reading →

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My latest finished project and the 2nd sock!

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Dawn

My second dishcloth is done was finished a few days ago! It’s called Diamonds on Lace. Yarn was Peaches n Creme Fiesta Ombre and was knit with size 7 needles. I’m also on my way, with my second sock! After … Continue reading →

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Why snow on Thursdays?

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Dawn

From Weather Underground: Thursday Blustery. Snow in the morning…then light snow likely in the afternoon. Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Highs around 30. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to … Continue reading →

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January KAL – football

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Dawn

It seemed appropriate to me. It seems all we hear about is football, in January, especially since the Green Bay Packers get to play the Championship game at HOME! DH and I watched the last 2 minutes of the Giants/Cowboys … Continue reading →

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My first sock is done!

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Dawn

I finished my first sock tonight! Woohoo! Now, to cast on for the second one! It’s Sisu Fantasy yarn (6457) and it’s 80% wool and 20% nylon.  

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My first sock has a heel!

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Dawn

My first sock is finally getting there. I had already turned the heel, but need to pick up stitches to start working the gusset and there it sat for a month or two! Argh. Anyway, I picked it up tonight … Continue reading →

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December 2007 KAL – Partridge

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Dawn

The last KAL was beautiful! It’s a partridge in a pear tree, which makes it appropriate for Christmas, but I made it in pink and wish it was red or green! LOL! I think I’ll be making another one! Mine … Continue reading →

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