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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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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Change Pouch

I recently completed my first official knitting pattern. I worked on it to make it exactly what I wanted and here’s how it turned out: If you want a nice fuzzy coin pouch like mine, here’s the pattern: Change Pouch If you give this pattern a try, please let me know how it turns out, […]

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Madison, WI Budget Repair Bill Protests

As you may know, I live in Wisconsin. I love this state. We have some great cities, some wonderful wilderness, and typically friendly people. We are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy all four seasons. But we just got a new governor and he is taking some actions of which many of us don’t […]

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