Inspiration, Love, and Memories

I loved this yarn the minute Kaity dyed it.  It wasn’t supposed to look like this – when she dyed it (back when we were still learning) , it was much darker, bright, and vivid, but when she rinsed it most of the color came out, and she was not pleased.  I was VERY pleased.  [...]

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Did you look at the directions???

That’s what I always ask the guys when they can’t figure something out. Actually – I preach on it.
Yeah – well, I spent the ALL my knitting time this weekend trying to figure out what I was doing wrong with Hanami (Ravelry link). Ever since Kaity dyed this yarn, I knew it [...]

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Metamorphosis

From  this

to this

This pretty Swallowtail Shawl was gifted to my sister tonight for her birthday.  Her birthday is actually not until next month, but she and her family are leaving in 2 days for a two week trip to Europe, and I wanted her to be able to take it with her.
This is by far [...]

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