From the monthly archives: June 2007

Sherman who?

By On June 28, 2007 · 2 Comments

When Jenifleur posted these socks the other day,  I just fell in love with the heel.  Turns out it is a technique I had yet to try…encroachment short rows aka the Sherman heel.  I looked at the tutorial and had no trouble understanding it but I am convinced [...]

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Solution in stripes

By On June 26, 2007 · 5 Comments

I’m surprised someone didn’t comment on the inside of the skirt (New Look 6433) hanging up on Friday.  I was quite sure that you would have noticed the impending problem.  After I tried it on, I realized that oops…since the back hem is (purposefully) longer than the front…well, the inside shows. :doh:  I was [...]

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Monkey bites

By On June 25, 2007 · 5 Comments

The Summer of Socks 2007 officially started last week.  I was a little late casting on since I had a pair already on the needles.  They took a little longer than expected since I decided to knit until I ran out of yarn.  If you’ve ever wondered how much you can get out of one [...]

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In which I lose confidence

By On June 22, 2007 · 5 Comments

I mentioned the other day that Bonnie inspired me to get out the sewing machine.  I think I also mentioned that my sewing skills are pretty basic, right?  A little background…y’all already know I have the “craft gene”.  I also learned to be crafty through osmosis from a mom who crocheted, cross stitched, sewed, cooked, [...]

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Great pattern, wrong yarn?

By On June 20, 2007 · 8 Comments

Coachella (from Knitty) is finished and made it’s debut last night at dinner (Cactus Pear).  I love this top but I have a few “issues”.  One thing that was not an issue was the sizing.  The yarn substitution and size I chose worked out well.  However, when I tried [...]

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Summer has arrived

By On June 18, 2007 · 4 Comments

It may still be a couple of days away on the calendar but summer is definitely here.  So far today in Cincinnati it’s 95 degrees…which makes me very happy that my newest project is sleeveless!  I cast on for Coachella (from Knitty) yesterday.  I’m getting ready to start the lower body [...]

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No relation to knitting whatsoever

By On June 13, 2007 · 3 Comments

A friend just sent me this link and I must pass it on.  If you are offended by foul language, you shouldn’t click the link.  However, if you are up for a funny, politically inspired, short cartoon/movie with obligatory cursing…GO HERE. 

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Askew

By On June 12, 2007 · 28 Comments

You’ve probably seen it by now…the new summer Knitty is up and yours truly happens to have a design in this issue:  Askew.  The consensus?  Well, there really isn’t one.  Some people [...]

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The Forest Path is a good walk

By On June 11, 2007 · 12 Comments

Friday morning I cast off the Forest Path Stole. It was a long and arduous road but worth the adventure. The pattern is very well written. The only time I had trouble was in the beginning when I was over thinking. Other than that, any mistakes came from my own stupidity and inattention.  I [...]

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Weekend update

By On June 9, 2007 · Leave a Comment

We have a great weekend on tap here at Chez Kemp!  First we’re having dinner tonight with live jazz at Dee Felice Cafe with some friends.  I’m not sure yet what I’ll be wearing but I do know one piece of the ensemble.  Here’s a hint…see the photo on the right.

For tomorrow:  sports.  I’ve told [...]

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