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Ezines = electronic/online magazines for knitters

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The world of online knitting magazines will probably always be in a state of flux, wiith startups, successes, fizzles and shutdowns.I thought I’d see what’s out there right now, and tell you what I think about it. Most online magazines mimic their print cousins to some extent, with articles, patterns, and advertising. The big advantage to publishing online is that… Continue Reading Ezines = electronic/online magazines for knitters

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Startitis

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I try to keep it under control, but I seem to have developed a much worse case than usual of ‘startitis’ just recently.I suspect that the cause is twofold; one is the weather change (see the plants we brought inside for a couple of nights?), and the other is the sudden need for a couple of thank-you gifts. Here is… Continue Reading Startitis

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Out of Hibernation

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It grieves me to say it, but my husband just doesn’t understand the concept of hibernation. He seems to think that “hibernation” is just a euphemism for “I got tired of it, and won’t ever finish your gift”. When I tried to explain to him that a lapful of wool and alpaca is just too much during the summer, he… Continue Reading Out of Hibernation

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Odds and ends

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I recently had the opportunity to drop in at one of my favorite yarn shops – Yarn Barn in beautiful downtown Lawrence, Kansas. I ended up with a couple of balls of gorgeous Jojoland Melody Superwash sock yarn, in soft green and pinky-beige colors. I really like the marled yarn (plies of different colors twisted together), and it looks like… Continue Reading Odds and ends

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