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Tag Archives: Viking Ship Sweater
Viking Ship Sweater
Perhaps in your mind a sweater is not finished until it is blocked. That is usually my opinion as well. However, as I sewed in the last stray end after finishing the ribbing Normally I would wait until after it … Continue reading
Covering it up
The youngest two have birthdays this week. They have MACs. I was thinking about laptop cases. Knit it and felt, right? I got to here from here. In case you were wondering – I cast on the right number of … Continue reading
Second Sleeve
Today was my time to relax. Viking Ship Sweater I set in the second sleeve – see how nice it looks from the back? and from the front – which means that I spent a long, long time picking up … Continue reading
Finished, progress, progress
Ever had one of those days where thing just seemed to work properly? Where the knitting seemed to be willing to finished off, sewn up, whacked apart and it just cooperated? Be warned – this post is picture heavy. Musica … Continue reading
Snow
The most snow in the last 18 years; a time period that predates my youngest two. Yesterday, less than half the staff made it in to work. Today, most were there with all those who prefer more business like uniforms … Continue reading
Stitches on Needles
I had company for Sunday after the Mole caught the train toward Rochester. And we spent a quite day, the dog and I, listening to audio books while she snored, chewed bones and kept me company. I spent most of … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Tapes, Home, Knitting, Uncategorized
Tagged Scheherazade, Viking Ship Sweater
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First Sleeve
Just a quick note to show you that the first sleeve is done. Rather pleased with it, and the dragon on it.
Check that block
According to the blurb – Part II of this module was only supposed to take 90 minutes. Right, and which genius figured that out? By 1600 I was seeing more grey hair every time I looked in the mirror and … Continue reading
Posted in computers, Jewish Life, Knitting, Uncategorized
Tagged Hannukah, Viking Ship Sweater
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Light a Candle
The short bits – I managed to finish off Part I/II on my re-cert. According to the tutorial, Part II, the patient simulation, is supposed to take 1-2 hours. Right. Tomorrow. Last year at this time I was out on … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Tapes, Home, Jewish Life, Knitting, Uncategorized
Tagged Hannukah, Viking Ship Sweater
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Watchless
Thursday morning was the last time that I saw my watch. It is nothing fancy; a $20US Timex on a well worn velcro band. And that probably explains why it has gone astray. I have been meaning to buy a … Continue reading
Posted in computers, Knitting, Military, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged shawl, Viking Ship Sweater
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Tubey
This morning we drove to Upavon for a meeting. Since I had nothing portable on the needles, I read trash and slept for the ride. This is the time in practically forever that I can remember where I have absolutely … Continue reading
Views and News
Have you ever noticed the relationship between the weight of your bag and the length of time it has been over your shoulder? Especially in the case of a back pack carelessly slung over one shoulder; the epitome of cool. … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Prose, socks, Uncategorized
Tagged garden, opinion, SKP2008, socks, SockWarsIII, Viking Ship Sweater
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Scattered
Now that my ears have quit ringing – Just a collection of this and that. Why were my ears ringing? Taking a break in the middle of the afternoon – I buzzed home to pick something up. This guy in … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Tapes, Home, socks, Uncategorized
Tagged Sock Wars III, Viking Ship Sweater
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