It is MalabrigoMarch, according to Ravelry! I decided to give the "Amanda Hat" a try using the Emerald yarn I had left over from my Tudora. I posted to the Tudora rav boards to see if it could be done and I had a positive reply that yes it could. So I went at it… Continue reading Malabrigo, again.
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More malabrigo & FO
Today I gave my Tudora a real-world wear - successful! It was just right to block the gap between my jacket and neck from the wind. So so so warm! Yay for wearing handknits! I have decided to try and milk my malabrigo that was leftover from Tudora to make an "Amanda Hat" - and… Continue reading More malabrigo & FO
An Unoriginal Post
A finished object! The Unoriginal Hat by the Yarn Harlot. Yarn: Fat Sheep Yarn, Raspberry colorway, from Farmhouse YarnsMods: I used two US11 (8.00mm) circulars because I don't have 7mm dpns but I do have a big head. Other notes: It could be pregnancy brain or just not paying attention, but for whatever reason I… Continue reading An Unoriginal Post
Which brings us to today.
I'm getting caught up in my blog posting, go me! On Wednesday, I started dog training classes at PawsNEffect in Hamden. Jackson joins me next week. Even though he's two, he's never been to obedience classes. He's a really great dog - sits when you ask, and doesn't get into too much trouble around the… Continue reading Which brings us to today.
Knitting Celebrity – Yarn Harlot
On Friday, I went to RJ Julia's to hear The Yarn Harlot speak - I almost can't begin to describe how excited I was to get out and go to this event! I get a little giddy when it comes to celebrity. Plus this was a knitting event, so even that much better! I arrived… Continue reading Knitting Celebrity – Yarn Harlot
Socks! (it’s still summer right?)
Yay! I finished the "Go with the flow" socks 
I used Reynolds Sea Wool yarn, 2 skeins, and really enjoyed this pattern. It was pretty easy to memorize / see as it happened (although if I knit it at night I tended to get sleepy while working on it), and overall fairly quick. They… Continue reading Socks! (it’s still summer right?)