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local yarn store day, 2020

11 September 2020

LYS Day logo

Tomorrow, 12 September 2020, is Local Yarn Store Day. I hope you'll find a way to support participating stores and businesses. This day was designed to celebrate and support local yarn stores, think of it as a yarn crawl of sorts. This year, like most everything, things are different. Please check … [Read more...] about local yarn store day, 2020

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September Swatch Project

02 September 2019

Black & White Tuxedo Kitten with Poison Apple colour Oink Pigments garter stitch swatch.

Yesterday I posted a photo to instagram with the announcement that this September I'm going to post a daily pic of a swatch I'm working on. Why should you pay attention? These pics will lead to tips and lessons about specific yarns, thoughts about the swatching process (swatching for fun and for … [Read more...] about September Swatch Project

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self-care, cashmere edition

06 November 2018

Artyarns Crochet Triangle Scarf, shown in Blues

Meet the Cashmere Triangle Scarf. This crochet scarf is worked from the center back out to the tip and uses half-double crochet. It uses 5 skeins of Artyarns Cashmere 1 ply (100% Italian Cashmere). The resulting fabric is soft and very beautiful, the cashmere is delightful and the lace-weight yarn … [Read more...] about self-care, cashmere edition

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Introducing VLSI

02 May 2017

As the days lengthen and warm, this transition piece adds understated elegance while taking the edge off air conditioning too optimistic for the current temperature. Named in honor of Lynn Conway and her VLSI microelectronics design revolution (with Carver Mead). She forever changed computer … [Read more...] about Introducing VLSI

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now with more kittens

20 September 2016

Buddy playing with a Tail End crochet cat toy

Tail end, my crochet cat toy for kittens of all ages, has now been tech edited and sports both new layout and photos. Throughout the years from the initial creation in 2011 when Shadow stole a half finished mouse off my lap to today, the toys have continued to be tested and loved by him, Buddy, … [Read more...] about now with more kittens

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getting ready for spinzilla 2016

13 September 2016

Spinzilla 2016 is fast approaching. This year the event runs from October 3rd through 9th. Signups are open now. What's Spinzilla & How do you join? It's an annual week-long event sponsored by the Spinning and Weaving Group (SWG) of The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA). The $10 registration … [Read more...] about getting ready for spinzilla 2016

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