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KIP day 2011

The Prairie Spinner Posted on June 20, 2011 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

June 11th was “Worldwide Knit In Public Day”… and again, I was at a rabbit show.  And again, I did a bit of sock knitting. But the big news for me was: He also went on to win 2nd Reserve In Show (or in other words, 3rd place in the Best In Show competition).  I was very proud of him!

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Posted in Rabbits | Tagged rabbits

Springtime Lace Kick

The Prairie Spinner Posted on May 25, 2011 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

I seem to have been on a lace kick lately – at least partly because I can’t bear to try on a long-sleeved wool sweater that is ALMOST finished.  Most days, anyway.  Spring in Kansas is nothing if not changeable! My first Finished Object was actually twice-knit yarn.  I love the subtle sparkles of the silver filament in this yarn,… Continue Reading Springtime Lace Kick

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Posted in My Projects | Tagged lace, shawl

A knitting archive in the making

The Prairie Spinner Posted on April 27, 2011 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

Thanks to this blog and several knitters who have a sense of true value, I seem to be attracting Beverly Royce artifacts.   Last month, after a brief email exchange, I found an intriguing and very special package in my mailbox – letters, notes, fiber, yarn and knitting! Margit J. of Minnesota ran across my post about Beverly, and since she… Continue Reading A knitting archive in the making

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Posted in Knitting History | Tagged Beverly Royce, double knitting

Seeing Stars

The Prairie Spinner Posted on March 12, 2011 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

We just got back from some fun times in Hollywood!  One important part of the planning and packing was, of course, the travel knitting.  The one yarn shop that it was possible for me to visit was no longer in business, so no souvenir yarn from this trip.  I did have a shawl on circular needles for my airplane project,… Continue Reading Seeing Stars

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Posted in Travel | Tagged Harlean Carpenter, Hollywood, Ithilien Brocade Jacket, Jean Harlow

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