Just a little update, pics to follow.

Rogue is now completely finished and dry and folded and ready for it’s maiden voyage on Wednesday.  I chose this day as my dear Rogue will get maximum exposure.  I have a big work meeting and then knitting at night so I can show and tell in one big shot!
It feels so good to have [...]

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Houston: We have sleeves!

This weekend I finished the sleeves for Rogue.  I am putting it together this week.  I cannot wait to wear it.  I hope to wear it next Wednesday.
I also cast ON for the sleeves of my Mika sweater (made from Rowan Big Wool) and that will go fast too.
There is so much on my list [...]

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What kind of yarn are you?

What kind of yarn are you?

You are Mohair.You are a warm and fuzzy type who works well with others, doing your share without being too weighty. You can be stubborn and absolutely refuse to change your position once it is set, but that’s okay since you are good at covering up your mistakes. Take this [...]

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It might be magic!

Almost immediately after I posted yesterday, hoping for snow, we got a little flurry.  Now it’s just darn right cold.  Hopefully this means some more snow to come!
 I recently discovered Etsy and ordered some silk/wool blend thick/thin yarn to try.  The hand-dyed colors were great and it feels so nice.  I envisioned some sort of [...]

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Can I have a little snow please?

I don’t even understand what’s happening here.  I bought a ski pass for our local ski area (I had gone back and forth on this too but figured it would be worth it) where I have to ski at least 7 times for it to have been worth it for me to purchase a pass.
It [...]

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Hello again.

I’m still here.  The cold I had just knocked me out from making any efforts towards blog updating.  I’m still a little sniffly, but generally back to normal.
And, I have been spinning and knitting up a storm.  Last night I was able to get the “new” wheel spinning like never before.  I couldn’t believe it.  [...]

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And the winner is….

Tricia!!!
 Congratulations!  I will be giving you something fun and knitty from my stash! 
Good luck to everyone with your resolutions.  I’ve already started knitting for me, so I’m working on that and today is Tuesday so there will be spinning.  I’m very optimistic!
Now, as long as I behave on the diet and spending it’ll be a [...]

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