Monthly Archives: June 2011

Beautiful new design: Issey Scarf

Posted on June 27, 2011 by natalie

From time to time I love a new pattern that I’ve seen so much that I just have to share it. It’s been a while, but I’ve got a new one for you today. I’ve liked Olga Buraya-Kefelian’s work for … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: I touched a wheel!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by natalie

For those following along, I’m still spinning my Into The Whirled batt (Ribbon Candy) on my littlest Golding (0.45oz). I finally got rid of all traces of the pink and I’m into the green. There’s still a whole lot of … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Field Shawl/ Summer in Provence e-book ready available!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by natalie

The Sunflower Field Shawl is the second in a series of shawls inspired by fields in France. One of the sights that you see in the Tour de France as the cyclists whip by are fields of sunflowers beaming at … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Field test shawls

Posted on June 23, 2011 by natalie

The testers for the Sunflower Field shawl have been doing some great work, and I thought I’d share a few of the results to date to give you an idea of size and yardage. Lace weight: Karen (puffycats) made a … Continue reading →

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New hat/cowl pattern on Knit Picks

Posted on June 21, 2011 by natalie

Last week my Mock Cable Hat & Cowl pattern went up on the Knit Picks site. Yay! My first Knit Picks pattern. This reversible hat and cowl pattern is easier than it looks: there are no cables! The design is … Continue reading →

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Tour de France Sunflower KAL: coming in July

Posted on June 20, 2011 by natalie

Yes, the Tour de France is almost upon us again. For the second year in a row, I’m running a KAL. This year’s subject is my new Sunflower Field Shawl. This is the second shawl in a series of four … Continue reading →

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Saturday update: just keep spinning

Posted on June 18, 2011 by natalie

Here’s this week’s output on my Into The Whirled Ribbon Candy batt: Well. It doesn’t really look like much, does it? Louise thought I was a bit nutty when I got excited that the pink that I’m spinning was changing … Continue reading →

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Another week, a new sunflower

Posted on June 13, 2011 by natalie

Well. That was a busy weekend. I’m so glad that I took my spindle with me to a birthday party that my daughter attended. I was happy and occupied and so was she. I’m back at my knitting and this … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: finish one, start two…

Posted on June 11, 2011 by natalie

Here’s some lovely multi-green Corriedale that came from Southern Cross Fibre via a few other stashes on the way. Before & after: I spun this on my still new-to-me 3″ Golding Tsunami, so it’s fairly thick (as intended). I don’t … Continue reading →

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Sunflower is off the needles!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by natalie

It’s been a busy week here in the land of perpetual house showings. Despite that, I’ve finally managed to cast off my sunflower shawl. It’s not blocked and dry yet, but here’s a little preview of what it looked like … Continue reading →

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