Category Archives: knitting

Something with Nothing

Posted on July 30, 2010 by pandora

Well, there’s knitting, but no pictures.  Baby socks for my newest baby cousin – Jose Dunst.  Can’t wait to see how he does in school with that name!  I had the Dunst part, and it was torture.  Add in Jose…well…he … Continue reading →

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Stepping up to the podium…

Posted on March 1, 2010 by pandora

Along with about 4000 other knitters, but I can share… <<wiping a tear from my eye…>> Powered by Qumana

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Gold Medal Material!

Posted on February 27, 2010 by pandora

Oh yeah..I’m done!  Finished, cast off, soaked, blocking, photographed.  Andrea’s Shawl is complete.  Feast your eyes on the beauty that is victory. Powered by Qumana

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The Gold is in Sight!

Posted on February 26, 2010 by pandora

The bosy of the shawl is done, and all that’s left is the picot edging.  That will take the better part of a day, but I’m optimistic!  I may actually complete a challenge!  Here’s my two thousand words: NOT a … Continue reading →

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Knitting Olympics Progress Report

Posted on February 22, 2010 by pandora

I’m taking a (very!) short break from the cutthroat competition to bring you an update on my progress.  The border and the lace edging is complete, and I’m well into the stripes.  It’s been a tough battle, what with the … Continue reading →

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Knitting Olympics!

Posted on February 11, 2010 by pandora

Move over NaNoWriMo, I’ve found a new way to make my family (and co-workers, and friends) crazy!  During the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, while I won’t be in Vancouver, I will be participating in an alternative Olympic … Continue reading →

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WsIP – That’s a plural…

Posted on February 1, 2010 by pandora

My plan today was going to be organizing the knitting bag.  I use the term "knitting bag" very loosely.  It’s also a recepticle for whatever doesn’t fit in my purse.  At this point, that’s almost everything. There are two birthday … Continue reading →

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Knitting!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by pandora

Spurred on by the sheer beauty that is Bitten by Knitting’s BSJ, I had to start one of my own. Since it appears that there are no babies in my foreseeable future, it will go into my cedar chest for … Continue reading →

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Easy Knitting and Great Books

Posted on January 7, 2010 by pandora

   I have been doing a lot of reading lately.  Probably due to weather and winter.  There’s something very seductive about losing myself in books right now.  When I’m reading (or listening) to a book, I become part of the … Continue reading →

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Knitting R Us

Posted on November 21, 2009 by pandora

Knitters are extremely clever and smart.  Knitters have some skill that’s not inherent in other people.  The fingers of knitters are much more nimble.  Knitters have more tenacity and perseverence.  Really, that’s bullshit.  What knitters have, that other people don’t, … Continue reading →

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