Monthly Archives: February 2009

quick and easy (mismatched) mittens

Using a basic, any-yarn/any-gauge mitten pattern from Kate Gilbert, I dashed off these mittens a few weeks ago: Unfortunately, while the first mitten fits great, the top decreases on the second were completed after I’d had a few bottles of … Continue reading

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time to branch out

Recently I’ve had several strangers compliment me on items I’ve made, including my alpaca hat and felted bag, and ask me if I have more for sale. Not to mention asking me if I could teach them to spin! Time … Continue reading

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Striped baby footwear for Botswana

A while back I found out about a drive for handmade items to be sent to Botswana with a doctor who founded an HIV/AIDS clinic there. The Botswana Project is in its third round of donations, having already sent dozens … Continue reading

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