Tag Archives: Tour de France

Sunday spinning update: Yarn!

Posted on July 13, 2014 by natalie

I am feeling victorious today. I’ve finally made some yarn since the big house move. This was mostly thanks to the daily spinning prompt of watching the Tour de France. First of all, I finished spinning the merino singles that … Continue reading →

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Spam, spam, spam

Posted on June 30, 2014 by natalie

I felt like I was in an awkward position today. Canada has brought in some new anti-spam laws with hefty penalties. Although my mailing list was created as an opt-in list with confirmations required to sign up, I felt compelled … Continue reading →

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Variations on a theme

Posted on June 26, 2014 by natalie

First, I have to show you this postcard that my Aunt Viv sent me from England: One more week to go until the Tour de France! Yes, they’re getting all excited over there about the start of the tour being … 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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My own time trial knitting

Posted on July 4, 2013 by natalie

Everyone’s off busily working on their Père Lachaise shawls in my Ravelry group. I’m loving watching the progress (along with the Tour de France) and nobody seems to be having too much trouble, which is good. In the mean time, … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Le Tour!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by natalie

Today is the start of the 100th Tour de France. It’s also the beginning of the Tour de France KAL of my Père Lachaise Shawl (in my Ravelry Group). It’s also the start of the Tour de Fleece – basically a spin-along … 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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Tour de France KAL: design process and peek at the prizes

Posted on June 7, 2013 by natalie

As I have previously mentioned, I’m going to be running my fourth annual Tour de France Knit Along very soon. It will run during the Tour de France: June 29th – July 21st, 2013. This year’s pattern is based on … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL preparation

Posted on May 10, 2013 by natalie

It might seem premature, but I’m gearing up for my fourth annual Tour de France Knit Along (KAL). Each year I come up with a shawl design that has some inspiration taken from France. I put up some lovely prizes … Continue reading →

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Paris: Tour de France

Posted on August 23, 2012 by natalie

I’ve been watching the Tour de France as an avid fan for quite a few years now. This year our impromptu anniversary trip to France meant that we’d be in Paris for the last day of the Tour de France. To … Continue reading →

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