Organized Yarn

Finally! My yarn is organized! For my birthday my mom got me exactly what I asked for – stuff to put my yarn in! I took a couple pictures and thought I might post them for everyone to see as well as for her. The rectangular basket on the left contains yarn that has already […]

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Update

There’s been so much going on! I’ve been working on knitting a couple projects that are promised to specific people.  After that I plan on resuming work on my cardigan… I’ve also recently got a new job as a Pet Nanny at Milwaukee Pet Nanny. And I’m volunteering at the Wisconsin Humane Society. So my life went […]

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New slippers for my chilly feet!

With the cooler autumn weather and my old nasty slippers, I thought I’d make my next pair instead of buying new ones.  It was actually a really good decision.  All I had to buy was the yarn, and one skein was all it took to finish a pair, so I spent less than $5 for […]

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Cardigan Ready to be Reborn

A while back I started work on my first cardigan.  I recently started working on it in earnest again and started to get somewhere, which is extremely exciting.  However, I checked my gauge and need to start over… my gauge is too tight.  At first I was really upset because I feel like I have […]

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Zoo Day!

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved to go to the zoo.  The animals are cute and funny, and I learn new things with every visit.  I’m also struck by nostalgia every time I go there.  I remember the gorilla Samson and how I thought he was the best.  And my complete love affair […]

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Very Cute Kitty Sounds

Our new kitty, Ninja, is starting to really get comfortable here after a week and a half.  He’s making some very cute sounds unlike sounds I’ve heard from other cats.  Here’s a sample.  (You may need to turn the sound up on your speakers and listen carefully.)

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New (to us) kitty!

Since our old sweetie, Isaac, passed on recently, there has been an empty space in the house.  Being a regular PetSmart shopper, I often stop to look at the cats they have available for adoption.  Recently I saw this adorable orange tabby (yes, I have a soft spot for them) and asked to meet him. […]

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Starting my first cardigan

Yikes!  I can’t believe I am starting my first cardigan.  It’s kind of overwhelming.  But here goes!  To see my project on Ravelry, click here: http://ravel.me/jen52/stqx4 I have chosen to knit the Cerisera cardigan,(Ravelry link here) listed as “Advanced Beginner”.  It seems doable for someone at my skill level.  I want a nice cardigan that’s not […]

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Earbud Pouch

Here’s my second knitting pattern!  It’s obviously a variation on my previous pattern, but it’s different enough to make a difference. Here’s the pattern: Felted Earbud Pouch As with the previous pattern, please contact me with errors or other critiques.  Thanks!

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