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November 2008 Seven Deadly Spins Club

thiselfknits — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:24:32 +0000

I always love coming home and seeing a package from Woolgirl on my front porch. Today it was the November 2008 Seven Deadly Spins Club. And it is absolutely perfect for the Holidays. Click the link below to see the spoilers. This month’s package was themed around Greed. The Unique Sheep handdyed [...]

5th Annual Shop Hop 2008

thiselfknits — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:29:47 +0000

On Saturday the Knitting Scotsman, our adorable daughter and I will be going to the 5th Annual Shop Hop in the Metro Detroit area. Last year we stumbled upon it while visiting some of the LYS’s that were participating. The first shop we went to we didn’t notice the sign and thought it [...]

Benefit for Colleen’s (Spiffy Knits) Kids

thiselfknits — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:35 +0000

I am sad to announce that on October 17th, 2008 after fighting a brave, but short battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a form of liver cancer, Colleen of Spiffy Knits passed away. I have had a hard time picking up my needles since learning of her death. I had hoped that she would have more [...]

Donor Choose Bloggers Challenge

thiselfknits — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:57:39 +0000

I have been so behind. Both in my knitting and in my blogging and for that I apologize. So many things have happened and been going on in my life. Anyway I wanted to take a moment and draw your attention to the widget on my Sidebar for Donors Choose. This [...]

October 2008 Woolgirl Sock Club

thiselfknits — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:52:54 +0000

I had a very pleasant surprise on my front porch this afternoon. The October 2008 shipment of the Woolgirl Sock Club had arrived! Click on the link below for spoilers. It was inspired around a Japanese Cherry Blossom print that Jennifer saw last year. This month’s yarn was dyed by Jessie from Yarntini. [...]

Yarn Dyer Needs Help

thiselfknits — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:14:41 +0000

I have a heavy heart today. One of the yarn dyers that I know through a message board and consider an acquaintance was diagnosed with cancer a few months back. She had part of her liver removed and was expected to start chemo this week. I do not have many details but [...]

A Long Time Coming

thiselfknits — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:46:05 +0000

I finally finished my other Perambulate Sock last night. Just over a year in the making and I have finally finished the first pair of socks that I ever started! Yay! Once I got the basic pattern down I could pretty much do it in my sleep. Made for quick work [...]

Zenstring Has Stocked!

thiselfknits — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:53:49 +0000

I am so happy to report that Angelina of Zenstring stocked today, after a very long hiatus. She has been pretty busy dying yarn and came up with some new colorways too. Check it out, as it looks like things are selling pretty fast. There is some really gorgeous fiber too. Share This

September Seven Deadly Spins Club

thiselfknits — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:19:02 +0000

I came home today and the September 2008 shipment of the Seven Deadly Spins club was waiting on my front porch. I was super excited to see it and was not expecting it for another few days. It was a very nice surprise. Click the link below for the spoiler This [...]

Knitting Resources

thiselfknits — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:00:27 +0000

I have compiled a list of resources that should come in handy for any knitter. Knitting How To: Knitting Help – This site is filled with a glossary and helpful videos that show you how to do every kind of stitch in both English and Continental style. Learn to Knit – Basic how to of knitting, [...]