13 August
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180 Things from your life

Socks of the month; over-sized shirts; stepping off the merry-go-round; and stuff.  Lunearia, off the needles. I could not be happier with them. Next up, Ipomoea. Time-table hampered slightly by impending Secret Project deadline, and a hurt-y shoulder. I haven’t wanted to wear a Big Shirt since the 90s, and…
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30 July
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179 Midnight cakes and hay

Needles afire for summer socks; baking at midnight; running the numbers; standing atop a pile of made things. I have never seen myself as a wearer of ankle socks, but am flying through the knitting of Lunearia, by Amanita Mackiewitz. Sock, the first. This is exactly the fit I am…
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16 July
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178 Taxonomies

A sock heel that works with gradient dyed yarn; making a home; memories of dump runs past; buttons; the Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge. Syncopation socks are off the needles.…
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2 July
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177 The Sea, The Sea

In this episode, knitting dessert first; the pivot; emergency socks; and the return of la mer. The Russian join is very useful for use with chain plied yarns. Learn how…
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21 May
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175 Two sweaters

The first and best news, Tonia is home. Teaching herself to mend in order to stave off boredom, and providing a lap for grateful pets who are as relieved that…
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