Archive for September 2007
there is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness”
Posted by: amanda j on: September 30, 2007
- In: hats| knitting| socks| spinning
- 6 Comments
I received one of those forwarded email this week – “Things I have learned” or something along those lines. The title of my post comes from one of the items on the list. I think most of us understand that at times you can find yourself on the wrong side of that fine line. At least [...]
holy knit one purl two
Posted by: amanda j on: September 22, 2007
Why you don’t mess with a Knitter
This dastardly villain is called Nora Clavicle. Apparently she stood for womens’ rights and was a friend of Commissioner Gordon’s wife. Read all about her here. I am not sure she did much for womens’ rights at all! Nor the reputation of knitters!!
Yesterday, I had a dream come [...]
we interrupt our regular socks . . .
Posted by: amanda j on: September 18, 2007
Don’t be alarmed! It’s still me. I just needed a change! Do you like it? I have been adding and subtracting on the side bar as well; updating some FOs and the like. Note the KAL I have joined – this might help me keep on track for Christmas socks!
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brownie points?
Posted by: amanda j on: September 11, 2007
- In: books| knitting| socks
- 11 Comments
There has certainly been a great deal of knitting over the past few days. I finished the Swirly Girl socks, they are neatly stored in a ziplock bag, ready for Christmas. I don’t think I have ever had a present ready so darn early! It is very pleasing. I have also finished the Waving Lace socks. I [...]
holiday, celebrate!
Posted by: amanda j on: September 8, 2007
- In: knitting| socks
- 10 Comments
Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is? The weather is gorgeous today:
I am on holidays for two weeks, and not before time either. I have been knitting this morning and intend to keep going all day with a couple of tiny breaks here and there. I am about to [...]
making a list, checking it nine times
Posted by: amanda j on: September 5, 2007
- In: knitting| socks
- 4 Comments
In order to keep myself honest, I am publishing my list of socks to knit for Christmas. It is ambitious, but achievable:
Waving Lace
Swirly Girl
Anastacia
Embossed Leaves
Retro Ribs
Vinnland
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vanilla
Yep, nine pairs. As I said, ambitious but achievable!
Thank you so much to everyone who left me comments on my last post. This week has been much better at work. It could [...]
knitting keeps me sane
Posted by: amanda j on: September 1, 2007
- In: books| cardigan| knitting| socks
- 10 Comments
Gracious me, it seems that my posts are becoming further and further apart! I am knitting quite often and using the computer too. Perhaps I don’t have much to say at the moment!
I read Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off last weekend and really enjoyed it. It is certainly food for thought and I really recommend it. It [...]
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