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Summer Stash Out 2007.

Posted by: Ebony on: May 27, 2007

In: Knitting
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I’ve joined Summer Stash Out 2007. A wonderful idea that begins this Memorial Day Weekend and ends Labor Day weekend. I plan to focus on using my stash and saving money for Stitches East this year.
My Goals:
1. Use up at least 1/3 of my sock yarn (The biggie).
2. [...]

Show and Tell Friday: Hogwarts Sock Swap

Posted by: Ebony on: May 25, 2007

In: 52 Pair Plunge| Hogwarts Sock Swap| Knitting| socks
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Well, today is Show and Tell Friday for the Hogwarts Sock Swap. I’m on to sock #2. Yay! I’m making my pal’s socks in Regia 4-ply, color #2002, and Wolle Rodel’s Sport & Strumpfwolle Classik, color 16965. They’re coming out great, and once I get done with the calf decreases, I’ll [...]

New Projects, Old Projects

Posted by: Ebony on: May 20, 2007

In: 52 Pair Plunge| Knitting| Shawls| lace| socks
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This week has been really crazy for me. Work has been busy, and stressful. I’ve also got some plans in the works that require me to focus on my forward development. Which means, I wanna get out of this field and do more management. So, I’ve been trying to get my [...]

For my Sock Pal

Posted by: Ebony on: May 11, 2007

In: Knitting| Sockapalooza| socks
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I got a bounce-back on my reply, so here are the answers to your questions.
1. are you ok with lace down the instep of a sock?
I’d love it.
2. do you prefer a long toe or a short toe?
No preference on toes.
3. grafting or pull through loops at end?
Grafting
4. favourite snack/sweet/treat?
Honestly, anything would be great. [...]