Category Archives: Yarn

FO: Queen of Beads (and other stuff)

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Manda

** WARNING: There are spoilers for the March Rockin’ Sock Club & Vesper Sock Club Shipments at the end. ** I FINISHED THE QUEEN OF BEADS SOCKS!! 1. FO: Queen of Beads Socks, 2. FAIL, 3. WIP: Queen of Beads … Continue reading →

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FOs and Swaps

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Manda

I’ve been on a finishing spree! Granted, it’s been nothing but dishcloths, but still! The four main projects that I’m working on are big and not finishing themselves fast enough, so I did a few dishcloths for some instant gratification. … Continue reading →

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First Non-Club Yarn of the Year

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Manda

For the last 4-5 Knitterly Things updates, I have been pining for a skein of Watermelon Tourmaline (among others, but really, this one is the one that was GETTING to me). I finally managed to snag one. There has been … Continue reading →

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Yarn Haul

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Manda

I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to post about all of the YARN I bought while I was in Dallas!! lol Yeah, remember that whole yarn diet thing? Yeah, well…. there were so many loopholes that there wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Coming soon, to an iPod near you..

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Manda

The latest episode of KP!!! I recorded tonight and started editing, only to be distracted by the need to eat dinner & watch CSI on Demand, followed by the last few minutes of the hockey game (Stars 3, Sharks 2… … Continue reading →

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Mystery Knits & Laying off the Hooch Yarn

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Manda

Well, I’ve decided to give the whole mystery/secret stole thing another go. MS3 is hopelessly stalled at 4 rows into Clue #2, and I think I’m just going to toss the whole thing. The yarn is doomed. DOOMED. I can’t … Continue reading →

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FO, WIPs, and even more YARN

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Manda

My friend Mel requested some striped Fetchings like, A MILLION YEARS AGO. With my moving and other stuff and not having a job, I didn’t get started on them right away. After lunch at mine and Joe’s favorite Afghan restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Where am I going to put all of this??

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Manda

In the last few days I have ordered enough yarn for two sweaters. Berroco Peruvia for the Tilted Duster from the latest issue of IK, and Knit Picks Cotlin for the Cables & Os cardi from No Sheep for You. … Continue reading →

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Lots of Stuff – This will probably be a novel!

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Manda

Lots of knitting stuff to blog about. I suppose that happens when I don’t blog for TWO WEEKS. Here’s the story: I have a LOT of downtime at work that could be useful blogging time, but I can’t blog from … Continue reading →

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Knit Clinic Yarns

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Manda

Check out Knit Clinic Yarns, by my friend Liz! She had the prettiest colors, and even gave me some as a going away present when I left Dallas. Get some for yourself (but none of the colors that I want!!! … Continue reading →

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