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Some old tools to ring in the new year

The Prairie Spinner Posted on January 4, 2011 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

My latest little find – celluloid (probably) needlework (probably) tools: Okay, the top two are easy.  Crochet hooks.  The next one could be a ‘needle’ – it’s flat, but could be used to thread elastic through a casing, or something of that sort.  The turned pointy one below that… hmmm… could be used to make holes, like the one second … Continue reading →

Posted in My Projects, Various Other Stuff | Tagged colorwork, socks, stranded, tools | 9 Replies

Ithilien finishing details

The Prairie Spinner Posted on November 19, 2009 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

As I was closing in on finishing the Ithilien Brocade Jacket, I was finally faced with some decisions that had been pretty easy to put off until that point.  I knew generally where I wanted to go with it, but couldn’t hammer out some of those details until I actually got there. One of those areas was the collar; the … Continue reading →

Posted in My Projects | Tagged colorwork, design, Ithilien Brocade Jacket, yarn | 3 Replies

Ithilien is finished!

The Prairie Spinner Posted on September 13, 2009 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

It took a serious, concerted effort the last couple of weeks, but I did manage to finish my Ithilien Brocade Jacket just in time to check it in at our state fair. My eldest daughter kept telling me that I should take that opportunity to display it, no matter what happened in the judging.  Such support and confidence must be … Continue reading →

Posted in My Projects | Tagged cables, colorwork, Ithilien Brocade Jacket, Kansas State Fair, sweaters | 20 Replies

A bump in the road

The Prairie Spinner Posted on August 22, 2009 by spinnerApril 12, 2020

Persuaded by my eldest daughter, I entered my Ithilien Brocade Jacket in the state fair. There’s just one teeny little problem with that… it’s not finished. I am writing this on August 22nd, and entries have to be checked in by 6:00 p.m. on September 9th. It’s just possible that I may be able to finish it in time. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting Techniques, My Projects | Tagged cardigan, colorwork, Ithilien Brocade Jacket, needles, sweaters | 1 Reply

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