Monthly Archives: January 2009

I hate it when he’s right.

Posted on January 29, 2009 by funessa

I finished my first Kolenyitten tonight, tried it on, modeled it for T, and then he asked, “Isn’t that a little tight?” UM, NO!!!!! Yah, it totally was. I didn’t increase enough after the cuff (purposely! because these mitts run … Continue reading →

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Gramma’s Afghan

Posted on January 29, 2009 by funessa

All this talk about that Hemlock Ring Blanket I made (which, really, is just a monotonous series of yo’s and k2tog’s and ssk’s once you get past the inner flower part) has had me thinking about the cabled afghan that … Continue reading →

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The mouse in my pocket

Posted on January 27, 2009 by funessa

I started a knitting group (I actually call it a “stitch and bitch”) in my little town last summer (with the help of one of my blog readers and Ravelry) and I’ve been kinda quiet about it because I actually … Continue reading →

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It’s a wrap!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by funessa

Literally. I finished the Hemlock Ring Blanket for my Gramma in December. Not quite in time for Christmas, but since I was pretty lax about the whole holiday in general, I didn’t really sweat it. I got an email from … Continue reading →

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True dat

Posted on January 21, 2009 by funessa

I flew back to Chicago last week for a couple of days, and even though it was a short trip, I was actually proud of myself for not losing anything! (I am notorious for losing stuff on trips! Just ask me … Continue reading →

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2008 FOs

Posted on January 20, 2009 by funessa

I’m honestly a little hesitant to post this mosaic, because I’m so disappointed in the quality of my knitting last year! (Especially when compared to last year!) But I think it’s helpful to look back and see what worked and what … Continue reading →

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My matchy matchy Kolenyas

Posted on January 14, 2009 by funessa

Because of all the snowfall this past Christmas, I postponed my trip back to Chicago and we also postponed our trip over to Sequim (pronounced Sk-wim) to see T’s p’s. So that meant I had nearly 2 weeks of lounging at … Continue reading →

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No knead to worry!

Posted on January 12, 2009 by funessa

I’ve been on a bit of a bread making kick this year. Last weekend I made a loaf of white bread (which turned out awesome) and some whole wheat garlic pizza dough (which turned out okay) and this weekend I … Continue reading →

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A wonderful surprise

Posted on January 11, 2009 by funessa

If there’s anything I like more than getting yarn (or a gift certificate for yarn), it’s getting yarn from a non-knitter! My friend Kelli surprised me this past Christmas by getting me two skeins of this beautifully hand-dyed ORGANIC merino … Continue reading →

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My Ravelry Donation Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2009 by funessa

OK, so admittedly I was a little late to the Ravelry Love Fest. I’ve been a member since July, 2007 and I have definitely used it to catalog all my current projects and stash and even get ideas for new … Continue reading →

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