Monthly Archives: September 2012

Saturday spinning update: lost and found

Posted on September 29, 2012 by natalie

On Wednesday I finished the first half of my Corgi Hill Farm green merino and wound it all off onto a roll I started the weekend before: I started spinning this merino back in July in Paris. Wanting to mark … Continue reading →

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Knitters’ reading habits

Posted on September 28, 2012 by natalie

First, I thought you should know that Robin Hunter’s got an interview with me up on her blog today. I’ve been reading Robin’s blog for ages, so I am thrilled that she’s included me. In other semi-knitting-related news, I went … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Night and birthday

Posted on September 22, 2012 by natalie

It’s been a fun and busy week here. I celebrated a big birthday at a great restaurant with my husband and some great friends, and even got a bit of spinning-related stuff to show you. Here are 2 50g bits … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning: more night

Posted on September 15, 2012 by natalie

I’ve manufactured a little bit of spare time this week, meaning that I’ve got some more spinning done on my “Night” batts from the Cupcake Fiber Company. This shows two batts on the first bobbin here, so at this rate … Continue reading →

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Waves

Posted on September 14, 2012 by natalie

I’ve got a new pattern out for the fall! Waves is a scarf and cowl pattern that makes hand painted yarn look wonderful by using short rows. It’s reversible and I’ve simplified the short rows as much as possible. There’s … Continue reading →

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KW Knitters’ Fair

Posted on September 11, 2012 by natalie

I had a great time at the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Guild’s Knitters’ Fair this past weekend. I ended up helping out on the door for the first couple of hours – something about the fire marshal insisting that more volunteers were … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: only on the go

Posted on September 8, 2012 by natalie

This past week has been rather hectic with deadlines and school for the kids, so the only spinning I’ve managed has been before and after school. I’m still working on the very fine green Corgi Hill Farm merino that I … Continue reading →

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Paris: odds and ends

Posted on September 7, 2012 by natalie

One of the things that I’m happy with on my recent trip to Paris was the luggage we took. We each took a small carry-on sized bag and one additional bag (backpack for me, man-purse-camera-bag for Ron).  I had a … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Night

Posted on September 1, 2012 by natalie

Although school officially started this week, between appointments, classes, and deadline knitting, there wasn’t much spinning time. I did manage to crack open another box from Joan at the Cupcake Fiber Company. This time it’s Night, a BFL/silk mix. I … Continue reading →

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