Category Archives: grandbaby knitting

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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My photography skills are lacking – still Christmas is done and it isn’t even November

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Tigs

But still…I wanted to show off the boy’s Christmas presents. I finished them on Sunday. The octopus had to block a while but he came out pretty okay. Now that I’ve seen them photographed I practically want to reknit them … Continue reading →

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Grandbaby sweaters for Christmas…finished! And it isn’t even November!!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Tigs

As I was saying in my last entry, the boy’s sweaters are done and here’s the proof. Connors has the green body, Ian’s has the blue. Here’s a closer picture of the detail of the zigzag. It was pretty easy … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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