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A Hat, Just in the Nick of Time

I finished this hat for Finn right as the flurries began to fall. This is just the perfect thing for him because A: This hat comes fully equipped with a button thus allowing it to stay on Finn's head, no matter how hard he tries this thing isn't coming off, and B: It looks awesome, it reminds me of our grey cat Whittier.Again, if anyone is interested in making this sweet hat for your little dude or READ MORE
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in Finn, Handmade Gifts, Knitting, Needles n’ Yarn
I am so proud of these socks, they are 2nd pair I've made, and they are so awesome. This pattern is found in the Knitting Vintage Socks book by Nancy Bush. There are at least 5 other patterns I'd like to make in that book, so I will be busy making socks for awhile. Next on the docket, "Child's First Sock", in a really sweet Koigu mustard colored yarn.Here are the specs:Pattern:: Gentleman's Fancy READ MORE
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in Cool Things, Handmade Gifts, Knitting, Needles n’ Yarn

Socks on the Brain

I've been bitten by the sock making bug, good thing winter's coming soon. I've purchased three kinds of yarn and plan to get sock making asap. Anyways if you don't see me around the internetwebmachine for a few days, you know where I'll be.I can't wait to make these into Child's First Sock from "Knitting Vintage Socks" READ MORE
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in Knitting, Needles n’ Yarn

1 is the loneliest number

This sock is so lonely.Good thing I know how to make socks now. I make this sock guy a sock buddy, problem solved. READ MORE
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Work in Progress: My 1st Sock

This is my first attempt at knitting a pair of socks. I started with a simple ribbed pattern because I don't need anything too complex to blow my mind. In this photo: the calm before the storm. I'm starting the heel next and who knows, it could all go straight to hell. I am a sucker for anything green. READ MORE
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