Monthly Archives: October 2012

Saturday spinning update: green and purple

I missed a spinning update post last weekend because I was at Rhinebeck. I was, however, actively spinning. I took my little Golding with me along with the green Corgi Hill Farm merino that had already been to Paris. Whenever I … Continue reading

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Wrapped Ribs Scarf & Cowl

Surprise! I’ve got a little treat for you. I’ve been working on this simple reversible scarf/cowl pattern for what seems like far too long and I’m sharing it with you, my readers, for free until the end of October. Just go … Continue reading

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Rhinebeck 2012

This past weekend was my third trip to the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York. Apparently I don’t enunciate well. The border guard on the way down thought I said that we were going to … Continue reading

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A different kind of collection

This past Monday the Ottawa Knitting Guild held their vendors’ night event. It was the best set up I’ve seen. It was also the first one since the lighting in the church hall was updated to make it possible to … Continue reading

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Saturday spinning update: skein of Night

I used some time on my holiday Monday to ply up the many yards of my Night singles. I tried really hard to get it all on one bobbin, but it wasn’t meant to be. I’ve got one enormous 680 … Continue reading

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Saturday spinning update: Night singles are done

I’ve been working on this set of lovely BFL/silk batts (colour “Night”) from the Cupcake Fiber Company for weeks, and it’s about time that I at least finished the singles. Mission accomplished: 3 bobbins each with 2 ounces, ready to … Continue reading

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Manhattan Bridge

I do have a love of Art Deco architecture and that extends to bridges. When my husband was watching past seasons of Rescue Me I used to watch the introduction just for the fantastic shot of the Manhattan Bridge. I love … Continue reading

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