How the french bread cut my finger..

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…and other food-related knitting.

It was just one of those unexpected things. I was so hungry by the time I got home with my lunch and the golden-crusted baguette that I didn’t take the time to cut off a proper piece. As I rudely ripped into the loaf, leaving a jagged edge, I felt a quick jab [...]

Now here’s a happy snap!

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The First Post’s Daily Beast feature has just the thing to send you smiling into the weekend. Cape penguins sporting knitted red scarves with green and white pom-poms for the holidays.

Cape penguins at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama. Photo: Yoshikazu Tsuno

By the way, my Super Cupcake cowl is all done and the matching hat [...]

This week in snow, sleet, rain and knitwear

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It was Monday morning. As is his habit, Nik stood on my chest long enough to wake me and make known his desire for his 4 a.m. feeding. He does this every morning, like I’d forget or something. Not bloody likely after 13 years. I’m a creature of habit, too, buddy. I know how it goes.

I [...]

Things That Make Me Feel Good

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Shiny silver buttons

This cute cadet-style coat from Old Navy came with dull brass buttons that did nothing for it. See for yourself. I consulted a friend and M&J; Trimming (love them!) to find the perfect antique silver flower buttons. Color me happy because these little things turn the coat from blah to beautiful.

Expressing myself with [...]

What Kind of Boob Am I?

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I’m the kind of boob who forgets to tell you that I finished the Leaf Beret over a week ago. It is lovely, wearable and an easy knit – especially for those like me re-entering the crafty atmosphere.

Pattern: Melissa LaBarre’s Leaf BeretYarn: One skein Louet Gems sportweight in Mustard colorway; 100 grams and 225 yards.Modifications: [...]

Threads of a Creative Mojo

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Sleek. Sexy. Chunky. Fun. Fabulous! These words are all appropriate when describing Vogue Knitting’s Holiday 2009 edition. Honestly, they had me at, “Cowl.”

One of these beguiling beauties is just the thing for both gift-giving and stash-busting. Chunky yarns? I has it by the suitcase. Some might say I over-bought. Three hyphenates in four sentences. Too much?

Now, [...]

Orange Eye Candy

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For Samhain, Dia de los Muertos and Halloween

For familiars everywhere, whether orange or otherwise.

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See you on the “other side“…of [...]

Starting Over with Marigold Leaves

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It’s times like these when I feel like a rank amateur.

Indeed, I think it ironic that I’m starting to blossom just when the leaves are falling from the trees. Maybe my circadian rhythm or my satellite reset button. Is. Just. Off.

The Leaf Beret (Ravelry) from knit.1 is the first new thing I’ve started to knit or [...]

Must be the season of the…

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Ceiling Cat.* First I see evidence of the long-secret plan unfolding over at Chris’ place. Now, Rocky has apparently received his marching orders.

“Yes, overlord. She’s here but cannot comprehend.”

What’s a caretaker to do?

*apologies to anyone who may be offended. it’s humor. really. don’t tell the cats I [...]

Rockin’ Chicago With One Steady Roll

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“The blues had a baby, and they named it rock n’ roll,” sang the legendary Muddy Waters, and boy, is that child still wailing!

Just ask the cargo shorts boys, the gray-beards and babies and tattooed ladies who came out en masse for Lollapalooza 2009 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

I had reservations as the date approached. For one, [...]