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Posted on December 27, 2011 by Kathie

… blogger … somewhat bad knitter. Life got busy with a new job and somehow 6 months or so just flew by.  The new job is great, but I just haven’t had the mental energy to keep up with everything. … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #10

Posted on December 12, 2010 by syb

Tenth and final update on the Year of Scarves.  It worked out pretty well and the final count is twelve scarves (or shawlettes) for 2010.  Having a goal of getting one done each month (even if I didn’t actually stick … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #9

Posted on November 20, 2010 by syb

Getting close to the end! This is the ungrateful one’s (or her boyfriend’s) un-Noro scarf in Moda Dea Tweedle Dee. She wanted something in these colours and I was lucky enough to find plenty of each colour from two different … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #8

Posted on October 16, 2010 by syb

Well, the year is winding down and I may actually make it (remember the goal?  A scarf for everyone as a gift this year?). I got Mum’s done just in time and it turned out beautifully.  I really like the … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #7

Posted on September 27, 2010 by syb

So, far from having all the spare time in the world now that I’m down to just the 2-credit internship to go, I’m swamped with work.  It might have something to do with still not being very good at saying … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #6

Posted on August 23, 2010 by syb

I’m a little slow getting to this, but I have been a bit busy … My milkweed is finished and is just lovely.  I will definitely be making this pattern again. The car-pooling Karius is also done, as is 220yds … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #5

Posted on June 12, 2010 by syb

The first Lacy Karius was finished a week or so ago, but it’s been a busy week (last full week of the school year at work and my summer class – Web Multimedia – started). Travelling Karius Pattern: Lacy Karius … Continue reading →

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year of scarves update #4

Posted on May 3, 2010 by syb

Not too much scarfey action lately. I seem to rip out more than I actually knit. *sigh* Still, I have started a Karius for myself.  It’s a good portable project and I won’t be wearing it until the fall anyway, … Continue reading →

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ravelympics (& year of scarves) update #2

Posted on February 27, 2010 by syb

I’ve finished Drake’s Wavy Wimple for the WIPs Dancing event. 

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year of scarves update #1

Posted on February 14, 2010 by syb

Finished!  And in time for Dad’s birthday tomorrow. Pattern: Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) Yarn: Patons Classic Wool, 1 skein Palais colourway, 1 skein Wedgewood colourway Care: Hand wash, dry flat Recipient: Dad

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