Monthly Archives: January 2012

Ready, Set, Go!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

This is it!  We have planned and knit and prepared for this day!  Yarns and beads have been chosen and we are ready to go! If you haven’t already, before you start knitting, pre-string 400 beads for the sock weight scarf or … Continue reading →

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Status Quo

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Status quo, a commonly used form of the original Latin “statu quo” – literally “the state in which” – is a Latin term meaning the current or existing state of affairs.[1] To maintain the status quo is to keep the … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago – Today!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

One year ago – today – I was in New York City with Emily, wandering the Vogue Knitting Live Marketplace and then going for a carriage ride in Central Park. All the while waiting for the evening and the Gala Dinner … Continue reading →

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Auditions!? What do you think of the colour blends?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

My beads have arrived and now I need to choose my yarn and bead combination for the Dark of the Morning KAL!  I cannot knit them all…. Maybe two?  No not enough time!  I have set up the beads and yarn and I … Continue reading →

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The Numbers Game…

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Are you fascinated by numbers?  I am.  This does not mean that I am in to numerology or especially guided by the numbers that show up in repeating patterns in my life – but my “lucky” number is 13.  Do you have … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Schematics

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Some quick sketches to illustrate the scarf!  Since I cannot start knitting until the beads arrive I’ll start getting every thing else organized! Check with the Ravelry group for more information, we are over 90 strong!  We now have knitters from all over Canada, … Continue reading →

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Three Down – One to go!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

I have just finished knitting the third project for the Retreat!  The Entrelac Cowl is finished (except for weaving in the ends)!  Emily tried it on yesterday and the effect is just what I wanted – I was worried it was looking very … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Response!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Well, sometimes ideas can develop a life of their own and the ”Dark of the Morning” KAL is one of those idea’s! The Ravelry group is over 80 strong – http://www.ravelry.com/groups/dark-of-the-morning—kal—letissier-designs - I hope that I don’t disappoint!  The plans for the scarf are pretty much set in my … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Business!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Ok, I have taken the first step and started a new Ravelry group for the KAL.  http://www.ravelry.com/groups/dark-of-the-morning—kal—letissier-designs I was so thrilled with your response to my idea!  Thank-you so much for your quick responses and enthusiasm for the project! After much thought, mostly … Continue reading →

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Mulling …

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

I am working on an idea. A Knit-a-long for the blog, and I am asking for some feedback.  I hope that you will take the time to respond to this little opinion poll. Interested or Not interested? Lace Scarf – can be made … Continue reading →

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