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  • Wednesday 21st October 2009
    New projects! Crochet, Knitting | (0)
    I'm not sure how it happened but i've started 2 new projects over the last week! You wouldn't think it was possible with the majority of my stash in shipping at the moment but somehow I found a way! :) I've wanted to make a lace scarf for a while now. Whilst in the US I brought some lovely sock yarn by Lorna's Laces. I did intend to use it for socks but it seemed a shame to use such a nice yarn to make something people won't see very often. Instead I went online to Ravelry in search of an alternative ...
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  • Tuesday 31st March 2009
    Hemlock Ring Throw ~ Pictures Knitting | (1)
    Here are some pictures of my finished Hemlock Ring Throw. Since blocking it I have noticed a few mistakes but they are not too obvious so it's OK. It is also bit ripply in places which seems to be a common comment for this pattern on Ravelry but again "pah!". Overall, i'm really pleased with how it's turned out. The pattern is just sooo pretty. I have enough of this yarn left to make another one too!
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  • Monday 30th March 2009
    Hemlock Ring Throw ~ Update Knitting | (0)
    It's finished! I was determined to finish it and not let it get added to my pile of unfinished projects so with a massive drive during the first race of the Formula 1 season this weekend I managed to complete it. Here it is pre wash... Then pinned out on the bed to block... More pictures once it has finished drying!
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