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Gram’s Mohair Birthday Gloves
My Gram, who taught me to knit, had a birthday. I wanted to knit her something soft that she could wear. A pair of fingerless gloves with a Drop Stitch Cable and mohair yarn was the results. The details are in this post. Yarn: Fingering weight Pattern: This is my own design based upon what I learned…
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Olive’s Wrap for Newborn Baby
A new baby was to be born this winter. I wanted to knit an item that was practical for this new little one and her mom. Read on if you’re interested seeing and learning about the process and finished knit. Yarn: Fingering weight Pattern: Olive’s Wrap by Knitting for Olive Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)…
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Best Cast On and Cast Off Method for Knitting a Swatch
In the first newsletter I sent out, I included a tutorial on how I cast on and cast off my swatches. I thought the tutorial was worthy of sharing with all who visit the blog as well. The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt is a wealth of knowledge on knitting. It’s the size…
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A Cowl I’m Wearing Every day
I hope that every knit I complete will get well-worn and be useful besides a pleasure to make. Even within the first month of being a completed cowl, very few days have past without finding myself slipping this cowl around my neck. This post shares all the details behind knitting this colorwork cowl. Yarn: Fingering…
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Cardigan for a Little Sister
I had enough skeins of yarn remaining after finishing an adult-sized sweater for myself to knit my younger sister her own cardigan. I picked a pattern I’ve knit several cardigans from over the years and discovered very special buttons to add on as well. Read on to learn all the details of this completed knit.…
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Finding My Editing Style
Fellow tech editors have discussed their favorite types of knitting patterns to tech edit. Sometimes, this is referred to as a tech editor’s style. In this post, I share about the types of knitting patterns that make me jump with excitement when I open my email inbox for tech editing. Hello everyone! I love tech…
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A Sweater in June
On the first of summer in 2023, I casted off a sweater. This post includes the details of the pattern, materials, and lessons learned from my Buttonside Sweater. Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in color, Evergreen Pattern: Buttonside Sweater by Jennifer Dassau Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) ChiaoGoo interchangeable circular…
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Pros, Cons, and Hourly Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 2)
In my first months of tech editing knitting patterns, I dismissed the idea of charging hourly for my services. Over 6 months later, I switched from my old pricing system to an hourly rate. This post details the pros and cons I’ve observed from my hourly rate so far! Hello everyone! In my last post,…
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Garlic Scape Pesto
What are garlic scapes? Are there health benefits that can be derived from eating them? What is a delicious way to use an abundance of garlic scapes? This article contains answers to all 3 questions. Hello everyone! Have you ever heard of garlic scapes? Scape was a new word for me until we started planting…
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Wish You Were Here Socks
A new pair of socks has been casted off my needles! Do want to know the details, lessons learned, and thoughts? If so, this post is for you. Yarn: Malabrigo Sock Yarn in color, Kris Pattern: Wish You Were Here by The Kitchen Sink Shop Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered…