Monthly Archives: August 2007

Shawl Plans

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Tigs

A long long time ago I was gifted with some amazing Elann.com yarn, Peruvian Pure Alpaca in Walnut (color 721 lot 383). I had found a shawl pattern I loved, Troika Wrap-Around Faroese Shawl and I was ready to go. … Continue reading →

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Sweater progress

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Tigs

I’ve been knitting away on the sweater for my friend and I’ve finally gotten the body done and I’m ready to split for the arm holes. I figure it’s time to get some details posted. Yarn – Jaeger Trinity (40% … Continue reading →

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Knit Knite and shudders

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Tigs

Tonight was Knit Knite at my favorite LYS, Ewephoria (if they have a site I can’t find it tonight. Oddly I did find the young lady that I met tonight, Sarah while looking for Ewephoria’s web page. I had a … Continue reading →

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New books! New groups! New encouragement!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Tigs

I just got two new books. One was a late birthday gift from a friend and one was a purchase I’ve been meaning to make for a while. The one I bought was Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. I … Continue reading →

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Finished Hula Socks

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Tigs

These are very basic, very boring yet very functional crew socks. Therefore I took a bunch of pictures in the hopes that it would make the post more interesting. Yarn – Knit Picks Dancing (41% Cotton 39% Wool 13& Nylon … Continue reading →

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It’s always socks

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Tigs

At my house there is always a pair of socks in progress. Currently there are two pairs, one for my hubby and one for my oldest great-grandson. The first sock is done and is patiently waiting for the second sock … Continue reading →

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Vest plans

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Tigs

Quite some time ago I was gifted some amazing and beautiful yarn. It’s a merino/possum blend. No, not an opposum. A possum. Seriously soft and beautiful yarn. As it was a gift to me I decided that this yarn would … Continue reading →

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