Monthly Archives: October 2012

10.31.12

Posted on October 31, 2012 by wonkydonkey
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Twin Leaf Mitts

Posted on October 29, 2012 by wonkydonkey

Fingerless mitts, in Regia sock yarn. Nice pattern, good shaping and cozy yarn. Going in the Christmas gift box! (pattern: Twin Leaf Mitts)

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Coming up roses

Posted on October 27, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I started a pair of fingerless mitts in a lovely rose color. The yarn is so very soft; I don’t know what it is, but it’s very malibrigo-like. mmmmm… Anyway – this is the Susie Roger’s Reading Mitts pattern with … Continue reading →

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Trade value

Posted on October 26, 2012 by wonkydonkey

As a big fan of craigslist.com, I fully appreciate the power of trade and barter. We’ve acquired several new-to-us appliances and even a car this way, while at the same time finding a new home for items we ourselves no … Continue reading →

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Pi Hat Recipe

Posted on October 25, 2012 by wonkydonkey

Not pie. Pi. As in 3.14159….. Today I am sharing my simple, just-a-little math, any-gauge, any-yarn, top-down, knit-in-the-round hat recipe that I use over and over. You’re welcome. Step one: determine desired head size of recipient. Measure them, if possible. … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe crisis

Posted on October 24, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I’m not sure if it was our walk through the mall last night, the abrupt arrival of autumn, or my recent advancement into the 40-something category, but suddenly my closet is full of clothes I can’t stand. I have a … Continue reading →

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A crock of wishful thinking

Posted on October 23, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I love my crock pot. Except I can only use it on the weekends, which is also the best time for me to cook a “regular” meal, so the crock pot doesn’t get used as much as I’d like. See, … Continue reading →

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Like a ninja

Posted on October 22, 2012 by wonkydonkey

Busy weekend! We helped our middle son move some donated furniture into their new apartment, and I tried to track down some seed garlic. Ya’ll must have read my blog, because the nurseries were already sold out.  After we gave … Continue reading →

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No safe haven

Posted on October 18, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I have to say, it is really concerning that the emergency stairwell (from which one is supposed to, according to the graphic, use to escape from fire) is itself flammable.

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Honey Cowl

Posted on October 17, 2012 by wonkydonkey

I’ve had two skeins of Classic Shades yarn in my stash for quite some time – bought originally to make leg warmers, then I realized it didn’t have enough ‘bounce’ and the results would likely be very saggy – and … Continue reading →

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