Monthly Archives: September 2007

Fantasy Knitting

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Tigs

I’ve been listening to past episodes of Stash and Burn lately. This is where I picked up the term fantasy knitting. When I first heard it I thought it was a funny little term but certainly not something I would … Continue reading →

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This just in…podcasts are less distracting than television

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Tigs

I finally got my podcasts to get onto my player. I’ve been wanting to listen to Stash and Burn so I put them all on a playlist and grabbed the clippers to give our ancient poodle, Georgie, a haircut. I … Continue reading →

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Starting sweaters for Christmas

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Tigs

So it’s finally time to start the boy’s Christmas sweaters. Okay, technically it’s the pictures for their Christmas picture but that takes longer to say. I’m making them sweaters from Tahki Donegal Tweed. One will be blue with green, the … Continue reading →

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Yarn coveting

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Tigs

Today was knitting at my favorite LYS Ewephoria. I was there on Thursday looking at a skein of yarn that caught my eye, despite the price tag, a couple of weeks ago. Anyone who knows me knows I don’t buy … Continue reading →

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Snake River Fiber Artists

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Tigs

At least I think that’s what we are called. I really should find out. This month was a fun meeting. I met some new people and listened to some fun talk. A couple of people are currently at Oregon Flock … Continue reading →

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First, the Great Basin Fiber Festival wrap up

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Tigs

Last weekend was the event in Salt Lake. I went with a couple of friends and their kidlets. There was spinning to watch There were alpacas to pet \ And there was yarn to buy! This one is from Wooly … Continue reading →

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Binder clips on Ronnie

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Tigs

Binder clips on Ronnie Originally uploaded by tigrrgrr I don’t care for seaming. I love to knit but seaming always makes me nervous. It’s better since I got a copy of The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques. Still there is … Continue reading →

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Wool Growers in Boise

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Tigs

I had the chance to go to a fiber event in Boise today. I had gone the year before but I had a few things working against me at the time. I was painfully shy back then so I made … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Ravelry

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Tigs

There are 256 people in front of me at Ravelry. I’m nearly on the edge of my seat waiting for my invite. I have several friends who are already there. I’m ashamed to admit that I ignored the Ravelry hype … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it always about socks?

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Tigs

I’m going along quite well on the sweater I’m working on but I took a finger break and was looking around and somehow came across a knit along that I’m very excited about! Sadly I joined too late to get … Continue reading →

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