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Where have I been?
It has been a crazy, crazy year. This year Theatre has become my priority and taken over so much of my life. I have had the best time, from directing, to writing, to creating, to performing. This has included working on original projects, working on my Masters in Creative Writing (scriptwriting), traveling to London to… Read more
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Fall Pumpkin Booties
With the change of season for most of my readers, Fall, or Autumn as we call it down here, is a big deal. Changing of the leaves, pumpkins, Halloween and foods I don’t understand (candy corn?)… I will be in the throws of daffodils, warmer days and lambs. However, in preparation for those Fall events,… Read more
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Simple Colour Block Scarf – Knitting Pattern
A simple gift for men is often the hardest thing to find. Recently I have discovered that scarves are the answer – practical, very useful, and above all, comforting to wear. This scarf is a slimmer scarf designed to hang nicely with a men’s suit or trench coat. You will need: 5mm straight knitting needles… Read more
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Springtime Baby Booties
These booties are sweet, and a very quick knit. Perfect for newborn babies, in their first few months. You will need: 3.5mm straight knitting needles 4ply baby yarn Darning needle Optional: ribbon for the ties Cast on 35 stitches (this is the bottom of the foot) 1. Knit 2. k1, k1 front and back, k14,… Read more
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Valentines Day Knits – Free Knitting Patterns
Valentines Day is just around the corner, NUTS! Where has this year even gone? Usually I am up to my ears knitting hearts at this time of year… though I don’t know what my plans are for this year. ARGH! Such a short period of time to think about it. All I know is that… Read more
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5 Shawls, 5 Days – Day 2 – Crescent Shawl
And then there are those days where nothing goes right. Yesterday I kept it together, and I was smart, and good, and did a nice knit. Today I was cocky, and decided to combine “Old Shale” with a crescent shawl…… and then adapt the pattern on the fly anyway. I have learned thus…. DO NOT… Read more
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