Monthly Archives: November 2008

With a Grateful Heart

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Melissa

I normally don’t write Thanksgiving posts because I am not particularly sentimental and I am not prone to cheese (except the delicious kind). But 2008 is shaping up to be a year where my life has not only changed a … Continue reading →

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Less Scratchy Than I Thought

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Melissa

I finished my Silk Garden Sock scarf that I made on my loom. I know, right, I haven’t talked too much about weaving lately. This is because I encountered a big knot on the warp that threatened to unravel the … Continue reading →

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Finished Mitts and Twilight

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Melissa

I finished the Roadhouse Mitts. They turned out nice, though don’t they look stupid not worn? All squished up and hinky. Anyway, despite that, they fit great and I’m really pleased with them. STATS: Franklin Sock Yarn from Webs in … Continue reading →

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Fingerless Mitt Time

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Melissa

I made these while I watched Dexter Season 2 again (totally improved on a second viewing, btw), so I am calling them Rita Mitts after Dexter’s long-suffering girlfriend: They turned out nice. I like the yarn. I like using the … Continue reading →

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Actually Knitting

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Melissa

So, I am starting to ponder gift knitting for Christmas.  In all honesty, I don’t really think too hard about gift knitting until December 15th and it’s a mad dash of insanity to finish everything up before Christmas.  This dates … Continue reading →

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I am a capitalist

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Melissa

Big surprise: I BOUGHT YARN (post election pick-me-up): Why yes, that is Malabrigo sock! And it is just as luscious and edible as you would think! It is awesome. The gray one on the right is actually a little more … Continue reading →

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ARGH

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Melissa

When did it become November? And OMG it’s election time. I cannot wait for this shit to be over. And I’ve been having these horrible daymares wherein we have a repeat of the 2000 election where the counting goes on … Continue reading →

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