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I just think these are neat-o. They’re called pocketbook slippers – the idea is that you can put them in your pocketbook (purse) for when you go visiting. Everyone that I asked what they were said “um…a purse?”. Put your foot in the slot, stretch them out and shazam! You’ve got a slipper! Now I […]

I know it should be toes, but I only have one sock knit, so I have a toasty toe. I have recently become enamoured again with sock knitting. It’s mindless, portable and practical. And reasonably inexpensive. $15 will give you hours of knitting pleasure. From Knit I bought this wool at my favourite Toronto knitting […]

The options were 1) Go out with a bunch of drunks or 2) freeze my nether parts off at an outdoors celebration with thousands of people I don’t know and likely wouldn’t want to be near at any other time of the year or 3) stay home and knit. d’uh no choice was there? While […]

I somehow volunteered myself to knit a chullo hat for my manager. I promised it for after Christmas, and here it is Christmas eve and it’s done! The only thing is it doesn’t resemble in the least the picture it was based on. I used the Lion Brand pattern for an Ear Flap hat. It’s […]

Ok, I’m not answering the phone between now and Christmas. All gifts are knitted/crocheted, and as of Friday (payday) will be bought. Phew! I finished dad’s thrum mittens tonight, and threw in a hat for good measure. From Crochet From Knit From Knit