Category Archives: adult sized sweaters

This is why we read

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Tigs

It seems like just about everyone has some sort of roadblock during NaKniSweMo.  I hit mine last night.  This, people, is what happens when you don’t read.  A lesson I keep learning over and over again. I checked the gauge … Continue reading →

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If I’m a sheep, it’s only because I love wool

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Tigs

I have had an awful case of startitis the past few weeks.  Mostly I’ve tried to control myself but when my sweater started hanging off me in 7 different directions because I’ve shrunk out of it, I had a very … Continue reading →

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It's time for another installment of "Feel my pain"

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Tigs

Last night might as well not have happened as far as knitting went.  After putting together what would later be the most amazing roast I’ve ever cooked, I decided it was time to knit on my grey sweater.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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Some breathing room

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Tigs

Project Finish These UFOs is coming along nicely.  Partially because I’ve admitted defeat.  I was knitting Mr Ben for my nephews for Christmas.  Well, actually 2 Mr Bens.  Not long after I started the project there was a little voice … Continue reading →

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I’ve been busy knitting, not writing

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Tigs

I always get annoyed at my favorite blogs when the don’t update but I’ve become one of those people this month. This has been a hard month for me. I’ve had some medical issues that pretty much put me out … Continue reading →

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Starting off the new year with a finished object

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Tigs

This shrug was for my good friend Suzanne, who I love to knit for because she’s got a shape I can only dream of, has excellent taste and has winter coloring, which I love the colors of. This pattern is … Continue reading →

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I had a busy weekend!

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Tigs

Ok really I only knitted 3 of these 4 things this weekend but hey I took pictures and that’s just good news. First up I have a pair of longies and matching hat. This pattern is my own. I took … Continue reading →

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I haven’t been blogging much

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Tigs

I have been knitting though. Hubby’s sweater is nearly finished. I used up all 8 skeins of Peace Fleece that I bought for the sweater and its not finished. I was to the yoke with just a few stitches left … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you have to admit defeat

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Tigs

I’ve been working on the never ending sleeve for a year now.?  Okay, not really a year, since Monday.?  It’s now Wednesday.?  Hm.?  That puts some perspective on it. Okay, anyway, I’m knitting a sweater in a 5×2 rib. ?  … Continue reading →

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The evolution of a sweater

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Tigs

It all started in February of 2006. I made my husband a sweater and he adored it. Not only that he actually wore it and it stood up to the abuse that only a man who works in construction can … Continue reading →

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