It’s new Gaye, it’s not hard and this is what I had to tell myself when it came to knitting sweaters. I can’t even make you guys understand the importance of self talk. I was truly convinced I couldn’t knit a sweater. If I was to count, I have made 26 sweaters and that includes […]
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Orange? Does this come in orange is my first question for everything I purchase. I kid you not, EVERY THING! LOL I’m a loyal fan! I have used Clinton Hill Cashmere before but every time I was in Becky’s presence (the owner) she would kindly offer me a skein AND I would ask my infamous
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Progress is defined as forward or onward movement toward a destination. I am currently working on a free pattern; the Bright Side Sweater by Espace Tricot. I am using the recommended yarn Finull by Rauma. This yarn is a first for me. I think the term folks use is toothy. It’s not extremely scratchy but
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I wrote this for a magazine last year. When they attempted to edit my words, I backed out. I wasn’t sure when I would share it, but now seems right.
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Yarn is defined as a long continuous length of interlocked fibers, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or rope-making. If you ask me, I would define it as a lifeline because it has save my life countless times. I digress let’s get into this new base from Lolabean
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A tip can be defined as a piece of advice or expert or authoritative information. Let me start here by saying I am by no means an expert. I feel like I am an authority on this subject matter because I have suffered the consequences. Yes, you read that right, I have suffered. Are you
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2020 is about to be in our rearview. I know I am not alone when I say as horrible as it was, not everything was bad. When I look back over the year, I found quite a few bright spots. Don’t get me wrong, the bad things were the absolute worst, yet I am determined
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Hard is defined as not easy, requiring much effort and is usually avoided. I’m starting here because I have a list of things I avoid because…hard, right? WRONG! Once I push pass my self imposed fears, I discovered that scary thing was merely new vs. difficult. The minute I decided to get out of my
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Yarn dyed exclusively for Knit Stars Season 5! You read it right..when you sign up for latest season of Knit Stars, you have the option to grab a skein or two! Well you already know That Damn Della dyed Citrus Sunrise right? Well let me tell you about some of the other dyers. Before I
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Knit Stars is the original, global ,all-online knitting festival. This year marks the 5th year and guess who is included? That would be me *slowly raises hand*. Why is this a blog post now GG, is that your question? Well today the carts are open, which means you have an opportunity to sign up. If
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