Category Archives: yarn

mmm yummy yarn.

weekend in a nutshell – the village people dropped by.

i received this gift, a lovely bundle of goodness. local yarn from sweden. some wool (which i’ve already put on the needles) and some linen (i have no idea what to make with that. ideas?)… this scarf, which i’d forgotten … Continue reading

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embroidery hoop + lace = halloween decor?

yep. a quick and satisfying project you can try out this weekend. i got the idea from ann martin’s blog when she was sharing betz white’s hallowe’en hoop project. such a neat looking craft, and i had all the materials … Continue reading

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thanksgiving long weekend in a nutshell

thanks for all the comments and wishes for a happy thanksgiving over the weekend! the weekend here started out well enough, with a yearly trip to the amusement park. it’s the perfect time of year. the summer crowds have thinned … Continue reading

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hyperbolic anemone: a crocheted scarf

i was following a sirdar pattern kit for a crocheted ruffly scarf, but unraveled it and decided to make a few minor changes to the pattern. i used a smaller crochet hook as well as mohair yarn from my stash. … Continue reading

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a couple of videos.

i came across these videos the last couple of days. the first one made me smile. the second one made me think. have a wonderful weekend. enjoy… {thanks to drawn for the first, and c for the second.} editing to … Continue reading

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