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aspen socks & legwarmers: the inspiration
photo by Kathy Cadigan The days seem to be flying by at an alarming rate these days – I can’t believe it’s already mid-November. But the good news is that means last weekend Tolt Yarn and Wool celebrated their second anniversary with a big party! (A party, I should mention, that I was very sad not to be Continue reading
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autumn days
If October was “focused” last time I wrote, it got busy. Very busy. The last two weeks of October were my absolute busiest so far, and I’m hoping that the frenzied pace peaked with the two presentations I gave last Friday and I’m on the descent side of the slope now. In between and around a bunch Continue reading
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october
Hello there! October’s been busy. Or maybe “focused” is a better word. My whole time here, since arriving in Tromsø, has been quite focused. I think I’m feeling it more now than I did before because September had me entertaining visiting friends and family for a few weeks, and in August everything still felt so new, and there Continue reading
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farm to needle: stories of wool
If you’re familiar with Tolt Yarn and Wool in Carnation, Washington, you can probably imagine how I felt when I received an email from Anna Dianich earlier this year … there was a book project she was putting together, and would I like to be involved? It was a no brainer, of course – YES, I said, Continue reading
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in the queue: simple knits
It’s been wool weather off and on since I arrived in Tromsø, so there’s been a lot of wearing of hats, scarves/cowls, and fingerless mitts. I have a lot of beautifully patterned accessories – textured knits or pieces featuring colorwork – and I love those, but I’ve realized I’m craving simple accessories at the moment. Pieces that are Continue reading
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an autumn walk around prestvannet
One of my favorite walks in Tromsø is the loop trail around Prestvannet, a lake at one of the higher points on Tromsøya. It’s a small lake (the loop trail is only 1.7 km) but the surrounding area forms a public park and nature reserve. The lake itself and its marshy perimiter are a nesting area for a variety Continue reading
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ebba & berit
If you happen to be subscribed to the Quince & Co. e-newsletter (or if you follow me on Instagram), then you’ve already seen that I have two new patterns out this week! Meet Ebba and Berit: I’ve gushed about my love for Quince & Co. on this blog before, so you can imagine how exciting it’s been for me to work with them on these two patterns. Continue reading
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things I’d like to knit
September always brings a slew of new pattern releases and this year’s no different. Here are a few I’m excited about at the moment. I’ve knit exactly three shawls in my life, all of which were relatively small (and one of which was a gift for someone else). I’ve never considered myself a shawl knitter, Continue reading
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september bits
September second marked one month in Tromsø for me. It also seems to be a seasonal milestone: in the past week there’s been a noticeable change in the weather, almost like someone’s flipped a switch. The air outside feels fresh and brisk. A few of the eager birches are starting to turn golden yellow, and Continue reading
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forward
What a few weeks it’s been! Busy, with lots of ups and downs, and still so much practical stuff to do… but I’m remembering what a difference it makes to my mood to be well-fed and to knock a few key things off the to-do list (especially those I’ve been putting off). So having just made Continue reading
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