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Category Archives: Knitting
wee tiny socks
Just a brief update of some wee tiny socks I knit for a mail art swap. I used this pattern and my smallest needles (US size 2) and the finest yarns I had: some fingering-weight unknown green stuff (the bag … Continue reading
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vintage Red Cross knitting
Yesterday I ventured out into the chilly autumn rain (and forgot my umbrella) to go to a fabric flea market in the Glebe. I don’t have much need for fabric (I’m a lapsed quilter, and never learned to sew on … Continue reading
coffee swap questionnaire
Having been sick for a week now, just about the only thing I have the energy to post is this questionnaire for the Knitter’s Coffee Swap 3 (because I clearly don’t have enough caffeine in my life already): 1. Whole … Continue reading
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renewable vs. sustainable (the Pidge, again)
You know, I hate to harp on one thing in particular (and in fact I’ve been working on a series of posts detailing the way I produce my yarns, start to finish–stay tuned for that), but I happened to look … Continue reading
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the Pidge and being “green”
Recently there’s been a bit of buzz on ravelry about a new little garment called the Pidge. Basically it’s an 1/8 of a scarf, with buttons, to be worn around the neck as a sort of collar: The makers of … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, ravelry, sustainability
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knitting for babies
This has been a big year for babies among my friends. So far four have been born, with another four due between now and February. This works out well for me, since I love knitting for babies and now have … Continue reading
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soon to be featured
As of sometime in October, I will be selling my knitted items through Indyish, a Montreal-based group of independent artists. Indyish’s focus is on being sustainable and giving support to “folks who make stuff”, as they put it. I’m excited … Continue reading
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