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Winter Wonderland Jacket

November 19, 2011

I cannot say enough good things about this pattern by Lisa Chemery (frogginette on Ravelry). First, it was easy. I mean, REALLY easy. I finished the actual knitting in 48 hours flat. Seriously. Second, it was fun. The combination of large needles, thick yarn and instant gratification made this a perfect project for me. Next, [...]

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Free Owl Applique Pattern

November 13, 2011

I contemplated calling this post “Sweatshirt Sex Change” because that’s precisely what I did for this project. However, I figured “Free Owl Applique Pattern” would be more appropriate for search engine traffic. Who knows what kind of audience I’d get with the former… I didn’t do a full-on tutorial for this project because frankly, if [...]

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Free Knitting Pattern: Headband Flower

November 6, 2011

I love giving away free knitting patterns, and I only ask for one thing in return. Will you please take a couple seconds (just two clicks – promise!) to vote for us on TopBabyBlogs.com?! Thank you so much! When Harper was born, she had this glorious full head of black hair (not quite sure where [...]

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Aidez Moi

November 2, 2011

Ahhh, my first sweater. And what buttery goodness it is… Being the perfectionist that I am, I’m quick to point out that it has several “design features” (read: mistakes), but that’s what learning is all about, no? I am just happy to finish this project since I started it back in February. Overall, this was [...]

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In Love with the Lovebug Booties

October 22, 2011

My friend Maggie housesits for me on occasion, and this last time, I told her to pick out a pattern on Ravelry for me to knit for her as payment. I must admit that I was a little apprehensive when she picked the Lovebug Booties by Carrie Bostick Hoge on Ravelry because I usually don’t [...]

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