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mmm yummy yarn.

blocking part 2: shaping a knit hat

last time, i shared how i blocked a hat. the steps were outlined in my previous post, but basically… * wet the hat, press the water out of it, shape it, and lay flat to dry. i recently knit a … Continue reading

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blocking part 1: how to flat-block a wool hat

remember these gifts from a little while ago? one of the skeins is now a wool hat. it was a gift for someone who likes their hats extra warm, and their wool extra woolly. check and check. i blocked the … Continue reading

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finished object: hyperbolic scarf #2

i mentioned last week that i had finished crocheting my second hyperbolic anemone scarf. i didn’t have a photo then, but here it is. it’s a fun bit of fluff. it’s a gift. i’ll stop with the photos now. for … Continue reading

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sheep illustrated: ravelry project placeholders

last time, i mentioned i had made a place-holder for my ravelry account. if you’re not sure what i’m talking about, ravelry is a free online community for knitters, crocheters and pretty much all yarny enthusiasts. it started out as … Continue reading

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ravelry knitting project place-holder

i made this for my ravelry account. it’s for when you upload a project that you’ve started, but you don’t have any photos to share yet. feel free to use the image for your ravelry account if you wish. here … Continue reading

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