Tag Archives: yarn clubs

Dear heavens, I forgot I had a blog

Posted on August 8, 2012 by The International Knitter of Mystery

What with all the moving and changing jobs and whatnot, I forgot to blog. Or, I knit so little I had nothing to blog about. I am still working on Bigger on the Inside. I’ve finished the top lace section … Continue reading →

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It’s a Mystery (KAL)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by The International Knitter of Mystery

I am knitting, and I have no idea what I’m knitting. Well, I’m pretty sure it’s not socks. And the whole project takes only 400 yards of fingering weight yarn. But beyond that, I have no idea. I had this: … Continue reading →

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Fall getting you down? A short rumination on the moods of dyers.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by The International Knitter of Mystery

Evidently a lot of independent yarn dyers are getting sad that fall is approaching. I received yarn from three clubs today.  Here they are: Now, I love grey, but this is a little uncanny, don’t you think? All three of … Continue reading →

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The Mitten of Oppression

Posted on September 2, 2011 by The International Knitter of Mystery

TKGA Level 2: Fair Isle Mitten.  Such annoying words.  I have now knit this mitten twice, and I still don’t really like it.  I’m trying to convince myself to submit this mitten, but I’m not too sure it will pass … Continue reading →

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Is there a local chapter of YCA?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by The International Knitter of Mystery

I think I’m addicted to yarn clubs.  Mostly sock yarn clubs.  I first joined a yarn club two or three years ago.  Last year I belonged to 4 or 5, some monthly, some bimonthly, some occasional.  Most are time-limited, but … Continue reading →

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