Category Archives: knitting for me

Once upon a time I started some socks

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Tigs

I remember starting these socks.  It was two houses ago, which sounds awful unless you realize that I’ve moved twice since September of last year. I re-found these socks a little while back but I’ve been working on other stuff.  … Continue reading →

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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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Sunday knitting

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Tigs

It’s Sunday and its fall. In my house that means two things. Church and football. I take both seriously. I’m a Cowboys girl and this season’s knitting project is a queen sized log cabin blanket. Mind numbingly dull garter stitch. … Continue reading →

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It’s been since June?!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Tigs

Holy cow!  I knew I hadn’t posted in a while but that’s ridiculous.  Okay, so I’ve had a few things going on in my life.  Namely I lost my job, I moved and I finished school.  And a few health … Continue reading →

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The shawl that started it all

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Tigs

The Shipwreck Shawl. I remember the first time I saw it.  I  thought it was beautiful and amazing.  I thought it was breathtaking.  But most of all, I thought it was too hard.  Looking back now I laugh.  The part … Continue reading →

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Not a wreck

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Tigs

Ok, it’s not my best title ever.  However, after many months and tens of thousands of stitches, my Shipwreck Shawl is finally done.  Not blocked mind you, but done. I didn’t do the beads, I’m not a bead girl.  The … Continue reading →

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Dragon's Breath moves forward

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Tigs

There was something just not right about those socks.  I was getting perfect gauge the pattern was coming out beautifully but it wasn’t right.  I knit two full repeats and kept checking over and over.  Perfect gauge.  Measuring exactly what … 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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I'm all about finishing stuff up

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Tigs

This weekend I finished the latest pair of S.M.I.L.E. socks, with a revision to my usual pattern. I finished up my brilliant Noro Silk Garden scarf which I love love love.  Seen here worn by me as I finally got … Continue reading →

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