Yarn snobs…meh

I mentioned in a previous post that I have gone full circle with my thoughts on synthetics.  I had a brief dalliance with yarn snobbery, but it’s not a viable way of life for me.
I was talking to a woman on the bus this morning.  I’ve seen her several times during my morning commute, but [...]

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The inevitable

I apparently have developed a habit.  It goes like this: I get a raging case of startitis, and I have multiple ideas in my head and cast on for most of them.  I’m all excited to make all these projects and they get in the beginning a relatively even amount of attention.  Occasionally, there will [...]

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Not quite

I finished my crochet hooded cowl this morning (I told you that crochet was FAST), and it’s too big.  The hood is perfect, but the cowl was too long (deep) and too big around.
So, I’m unraveling and making another.  This time, I’m starting the hood from the top of the head (thus eliminating that pointy [...]

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In search of the perfect head, ear, and neck gear

I am searching for the perfect winter wear to keep my upper portion warm.  Hats are good at keeping in heat (most heat loss occurs from the head), but they don’t keep ears warm (and they mess up your hair).  Hats with earflaps are spectacular and would be perfect, except for the hair messing up [...]

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