Knit from either current stash or what I spin (using my current fleece stash). If you’re on Ravelry you can check out my stash (I do have most of it cataloged). There’s no need for me to purchase new yarn this year (especially considering I have 20 skeins of Lush Angora on the way!). I [...]

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Finished this year:
Sweaters: Mom’s Llama, Espresso Bean, Lush Greenjeans
Scarves: Falling Water, Roman Stripe Scarf, Wavy
Mittens: Fetching, Curtis’ Mitts
Misc: Lizard Ridge Square (for a pillow front); several washcloths
Pics of most can be seen on my flickr page.
Okay, not a lot, compared to most blogging knitters, but for me — 3 sweaters (albeit easier ones)! and all [...]

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Originally uploaded by stephannie_t.
How long does angora take to dry on my homemade blocking board? A long, long time. It was finally dry this morning, I sewed on the button, and voila!
This is my favorite sweater that I’ve made so far (okay, granted, I’ve only made a few) — I love how soft it [...]

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Originally uploaded by stephannie_t.
My mother in law Rosemary made this quilt for us!!!!!!!! It is not only gorgeous but sumptuously soft to snuggle into.

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Lush Greenjeans is blocking as I type this. I’ve picked out a vintage button for it as well — pics to follow when it’s all done. It was an easy (i.e. TV/movie/chatting with friends) sort of knit, and I can see myself knitting one for a gift.
To the left is the start of [...]

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Since finishing Mom’s Llama I took a day off from knitting then picked up Lush Greenjeans again. The difference in feel between the sturdy wool and the fluffy angora is marked; even though I know the angora won’t hold up as well it is more enjoyable to work with. Regardless, I’ve [...]

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Marathon knitting and finishing….and it’s done and mailed today at lunch.
This was okay to knit and made me a devout believer in blocking — finishing/seaming it would’ve been nightmarish had I not blocked it.
Having said that, I really prefer in the round, top down: no major finishing and you can try it on as [...]

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Here’s a quick tease re: Mom’s Llama. I’ve actually finished the back and one of the front sides and have cast on & done a few rows for the right side. I’m hoping to get it done by next Wednesday and mail it in one of those wonderful flat-rate priority boxes.
Dave & [...]

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