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Marie Curie KAL Prizes

Posted on June 30, 2018 by natalie

Last week I introduced the Marie Curie shawl, the subject of my Tour de France KAL this year. Now it’s time for the prizes! I’ve updated my Ravelry rules/prizes thread with pictures of the prizes that I’ve got/chosen so far, … Continue reading →

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New year, new pattern: Cowl Necklace

Posted on January 22, 2018 by natalie

So I really meant to blog last December, honestly I did. I went from a fabulous 5 day knitting retreat in early November to holiday preparation. Then I had the brilliant idea of doing an Advent Ornament KALendar. While it … Continue reading →

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Peloton: TdF KAL, 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by natalie

Last week I showed you the prizes for my 5th annual Tour de France Knit Along (TdF KAL). Today I’m here to share the pattern. It’s called Peloton: This semi-circular shawl is inspired by the riders of the Tour de … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL: prize preview

Posted on June 12, 2014 by natalie

On Saturday July 5th, the Tour de France kicks off in Yorkshire. We’ll be celebrating and following along with the race in my Ravelry group with my 5th annual Tour de France (TdF) Knit Along (KAL). This year’s design is … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL 2013: details and prizes

Posted on June 21, 2013 by natalie

It’s almost time! The 100th Tour de France begins on June 29th in Corsica, and so on June 29th my fourth annual Tour de France Knit Along (KAL) begins. It will run until July 21st, 2013. This year’s pattern is … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Bridge

Posted on October 1, 2012 by natalie

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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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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A knitter’s confession

Posted on February 13, 2012 by natalie

I’ve got a confession to make. These lovely Eugenia’s mittens (made with madelinetosh tosh vintage in Nikko Blue) are hiding a shameful secret. Let me explain. It’s cold here. It’s February. I’ve been thinking for the last few months about … Continue reading →

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Poppies are coming!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by natalie

I know I’ve been pretty quiet lately, but that’s because I’ve been busy knitting. I’m happy to report that my very large Poppy Field shawl is finally off the needles and blocking. I knit it with Ottawa from Hand Maiden, … Continue reading →

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Tour de France: last minute Knit Along preparations!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by natalie

Hey there knitters and hangers-on! It looks like a lot of people are interested in participating in my second annual Tour de France Knit Along (KAL). This year’s subject is my new Sunflower Field pattern. Here’s a shot of my … Continue reading →

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