The knitting Chameleon

My interests, passions, enthusiasms & assorted ravings.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

FO: Two quick kerchiefs

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Kerchief on left in KnitPicks "Comfy" pima cotton sock yarn, color "Semolina.  On right, "Comfy" in "Hollyberr...
Sunday, August 8, 2010

Weekend Piccies

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Here are two kitty pics and a brag shot of most of my spindles!  First up, HRH Isabella, Queen of Spain:    Next, Izzy & HRH The Duke of...
Sunday, August 1, 2010

New FO - Punk rasta tam!

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This was a quick, fun, two day knitting project.  I finished it this morning as SHARK WEEK BEGAN!!!  Please excuse the lousy lighting on th...
Thursday, July 22, 2010

COTW Extra: Table Be Round

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Medieval humor.  Heh.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

COTW - More Groucho

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And here's this week's dose of Groucho:
Sunday, July 11, 2010

Bagged!

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Finished a little dice bag today.  It's worked in tapestry crochet, with a size "G" (4.0 mm) hook.  The yarn is cotton worsted...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010

COTW - You can learn a lot from Lydia!

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Groucho at his very best:
Sunday, June 27, 2010

Finished!

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The Kaffe Fassett socks are all done!  Here's a pic:     The blockers were made from 3mm thick craft foam sheets and work very well!
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

1st Sock Done

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This is GORGEOUS Regia sock yarn designed by my favorite knitting/color work designer, Kaffe Fassett, and given to me by my wonderfully enab...
Monday, May 17, 2010

Beanies abound

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It was an all head-gear sort of weekend. First up, the crochet. Beanie on left is "Lace Cap" by Kim Werker, beanie on right is ...
Thursday, May 13, 2010

COTW - Which Weighs More?

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For Emma, as (almost) always:
Saturday, May 8, 2010

Mock Croc Sox!

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Finished the first of my Mock Croc Socks . Pattern by Susan Lawrence, free at KnitPicks . The yarn is KnitPick's Gloss in "Winte...
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Friday, May 7, 2010

Mother's Day Loot & FO

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Well, I scored some wonderful yarn from Dan for Mother's Day! Webs was having a sale on Noro Cash Iroha and I got 4 skeins of a beauti...
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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Noro Shawl blocked!

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FINALLY got the shawl washed, rinsed in good smelling stuff, and blocked! Here are some piccies: The final measurements: 8...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

FO, & A short visit...

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I finally finished the Noro Kuryeon Shawl! Took me just under a month and ended up using all 6 skeins. Weaving in all the ends was a real ...
Thursday, April 1, 2010

Time to Tat!

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Today is International Tatting Day! So grab some chocolate and a glass of your favorite libation and hit that needle/shuttle! Don't kn...
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

COTW: Three Cheers For Captain Vegetable!

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Ahh, the classics never die:
Sunday, March 28, 2010

Tatting Thread SALE!

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I was at Joann Fabrics yesterday and couldn't believe my eyes! They now carry Lizbeth Tatting Thread ! One of the very top of the line...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Birthday loot!

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My daughter and son in law gave me a gift certificate to Yarn Market ! I snagged me some Noro Kureyon , color #240, "Pinks & Purpl...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

COTW

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As (almost) always, for you, Pemma!
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