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Fiber related post in 3…2…1…

Published on April 3, 2010 By spyderkl

Yep, I’ve done some stuff in the past two weeks or so – knitting, crocheting, spinning (sort of) and a little sewing as well. I finally finished the Cathedral socks. They turned out pretty well, I think. They’ve taken an incredibly long time for a pair of socks. The only thing I can say for [...]

An Almost FO

Published on March 3, 2009 By spyderkl

Just like any other project I’ve ever done, the last parts are the worst. They also take the longest. For example, there are the mitten/gloves I’ve been making for School Girl. I finished actually knitting them on her birthday, which is what I was shooting for. However, that’s not the end for these. There is [...]

A Beautiful New Day

Published on January 20, 2009 By spyderkl

I just got done watching the inauguration. Barack Obama is now officially the 44th President of the United States of America. I know it sounds sappy and all – and a little weird coming from someone who didn’t vote for the man – but it feels like the sun has come out after a horrific [...]

Some craftiness

Published on November 8, 2008 By spyderkl

I’ve been sort of busy with fiber things this past week. As a distraction for…something I’d rather not write about, here are some of them: That would be Baroque sock #1. Leg? Done. Heel? Done. Gusset? Done and done. Just working my way down the foot. Someday I might even start sock #2. I’m 1/3 [...]

Ooh, look! Socks!

Published on October 24, 2008 By spyderkl

I finally made some progress on my Baroque socks this week: Since that picture was taken, I’ve gotten another…oh, half-dozen rows or so in, so I’ve completed one full chart repeat and begun the second. I never realized cabling without a needle would be so exciting. Seriously. I think I’m enjoying it enough to try [...]