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It's time for a little destashing at the iknit2purl2 household.  I recently organized my knitting books and found a few duplicates (my relatives know what my favorite hobby is!) and I have several duplicates of sock yarn, more than I need because why was I thinking I'd knit so many pairs in every colorway that…

Sneak Peek – Seaside Color Affection

Here it is....just off the needles...blocking later today!

On Pins and Needles

I might have been a little too ambitious packing yarn-y related things for our trip to DC. First, a pair of socks in stripey-yarn.  I'm using String Theory Colorworks in Lacerta.  I'm  improvising a little pattern with a short-row heel and toe.    As soon as I get the second sock done, I hope to share…

Nutcracker Knitalong Update!

The Nutcracker performances are over and I'm still knitting gifts!!!  How's everyone fairing with their Holiday Gift Knitting?  Mine is coming along although I might not finish everything quite on time...That's what the 12 days of Christmas are for, right?I've finished a few Irish Hiking Beanies...might have to try a few more since they are…

And The Winners Are!

I'm happy to announce the winners of my Yarn Giveaway! Drum Roll Please! The First Place Winner (Wollmeise Yarn) is... First Place Winner Number 17 Jessie!   Jessie said... I liked you on facebook 🙂 dodington at gmail dot com November 16, 2011 1:52 PM and  The Second Place Winner (Sanquine Gryphon Yarn) is: Second Place…

Yarn Giveaway!

Like all of you, I am planning some holiday gift knitting.  As I was going through my stash, I realized my hubby was probably correct and I do, in fact, have much more yarn than I need.  So... Wollmeise Yarn 100% Merino Superwash in KornblumeTo celebrate my updated blog (have you seen my patterns page?)…

A Princess of Yarnia

My Halloween costume this year really reflects my knitty alterego....a sparkly tiara for a Princess of Yarnia.  You know what I mean...one of the many who love to knit and love yarn, all yarn! Here's a sampling... Red Heart yarn for Special Olympics Scarves 2012 project.  Great project that I have done with my daughter…

A New Pattern to Celebrate Socktober!!!

Effervescence Socks by iknit2purl2 on Ravelry To celebrate Socktober, I designed a sock pattern to share with all of you! Effervescence is now available  as a free download on Ravelry.  It's an easy knit, using the mock cable stitch.  By utilizing yarnovers and slipped stitches, you create a pretty cable pattern over a 2x2 rib. …

Block Party!

I think most knitters would agree, a knitter's idea of a block party is significantly different than what most people would think...I finally blocked some finished knitting projects.  I had so much to block that my small set of Knitpicks foam blocks wasn't enough to get the job done.  I had my mind on completing this huge task…

Whatcha Been Up To?

I feel like I've been quite a bit MIA from my blog the past few weeks.   Between part-time accounting work, crazy kiddo schedules and trying to design some knitting patterns (more on that later), I haven't been able to sit down long enough to actually post something here in a while.I'm having a lot of…