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New Knitting WIP

I decided to start another WIP– “Because I’m worth it!” ~hair flip~ Wait, don’t go!  I was only joking!  Well, not about starting another WIP– that part is all too true– but about the obnoxious “worth it” statement.  (That old cosmetics slogan is eye-roll-inducing, but it must be working for L’OrĂ©al, as long as they’ve […]

Art Deco Mysteryghan, Etc.

I got a slow start on the past week’s Mysteryghan clue. (Warning: I’m verbose on the subject…) Once given my full attention, the continuation of the “medallion” went pretty smoothly.  All those fpdc (and chains along the back) make for an extremely cushy fabric.  It would make a nice pillow cover (or seat cushion, as […]

Old-Fashioned Update

The collection of granny squares for the “Old-Fashioned” afghan slowly multiplies. They’re such fun to make!  Mindless, carefree crochet.  The only downside, really, is all the ends to weave in.  Two per color, four colors per square = eight ends per square.  (Woo, basic arithmetic.) Whip up a handful of granny squares, and before you […]

Mysteryghan Progress & More!

Still knitting away at the Billowy Delight scarf– very slowly, because it’s not the most exciting thing to do.   (No photo, but you’re not missing out on much.  It looks the same as last time, just maybe a little longer.) – – – – – Still keeping up with the Art Deco Mysteryghan. Every Friday […]

Billowy Delight Now More Delightful

Well, maybe “delightful” is a bit of a stretch, but at least I’m finding knitting the Billowy Delight scarf more pleasant than the last time I was working on it.  That’s my current WIP-of-choice, while I wait for the next Mysteryghan clue.  (Coming on Friday!  I know what I’ll be doing Friday night, assuming we […]