tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7166249902526274952024-02-15T01:45:05.582-05:00Knitted BlissThe promise of a new skein of a yarn is the promise of a bit of bliss.orchidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205435010235065415noreply@blogger.comBlogger787125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-27501818370656540392014-02-03T07:00:00.000-05:002014-02-03T15:20:32.820-05:00Modification Monday: Herrington Mittens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Original Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/herrington">Herrington</a><br />
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<b>Knitter Extraordinaire: </b>Cherie (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/bwarnergroup">Ravelry ID</a>)<br />
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<b>Mods:</b> Created mittens to match the original cowl, using the stitch on a smaller scale and integrating it into a mitten, as well as over the first half of the thumb, and a speckled design on the back of the thumb. Project page can be found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/bwarnergroup/herrington-2">here</a>.<br />
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<b>What Makes This Awesome:</b> It's always a compliment to the designer when people create a matching accessory for an existing pattern, because it shows that the original pattern was so compelling, you just have to knit something else using this great design. I love Cherie's mittens- they are so striking and modern, and I love her solution for using the chevron design on half the thumb, with the speckles on the other side. Cherie's matching mittens are a stunning compliment to her winter wardrobe, for sure.<br />
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-56433755933289260172014-01-31T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-31T07:00:08.512-05:00Pin Ups: My Favourite Things This Week<br />
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I love this pretty (but understated) <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365855987/">macrame plant hanger DIY</a>. I think my place needs a hanging plant.</div>
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Here's a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365812585/">pretty new way do to a bun</a>, simple but classic and polished.. </div>
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Have you ever had gnocchi? It's pretty much the best winter comfort food. <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365843126/">This delicious kale and garlic version is perfection. </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365828877/">Using a stamp on a small wall </a>makes such a great impact, don't you think? Such an easy way to bring a fresh new look to your space without a high price tag. </div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-85372483049994746592014-01-30T08:03:00.000-05:002014-01-30T08:03:33.726-05:00New Pattern: Irisa Cowl<br />
I'm doing a guest post over on <a href="http://tanisfiberarts.blogspot.ca/">Tanis Fiber Arts</a>, and I've got a new free cowl pattern:<br />
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<i>A super simple single skein of gorgeousness. </i></div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/irisa-cowl">Irisa Cowl</a></div>
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Head on over to Tanis Fiber Arts to get the details on this awesome one-skein worsted weight beauty! </div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-91008511992817668002014-01-27T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-27T07:00:08.632-05:00Modification Monday: Baltic Burrard<br />
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<b>Original Pattern</b>: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/burrard">Burrard </a><br />
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<b>Knitter Extraordinaire:</b> Blair (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/blairistan">Ravelry ID</a>, <a href="http://blairistan.wordpress.com/">blog</a>)<br />
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<b>Mods: </b>Turned the original cardigan pattern into a pullover. Project page with more information can be found<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/blairistan/burrard"> here</a>.<br />
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<b>What Makes This Awesome:</b> I love Blair's cardigan-to-pullover mod for selfish reasons- I prefer knitting pullovers to cardigans. Her simple take on this is great- she knit the front same as the back until she got to where she wanted the neckline to begin, and bound off the center. Adding a lovely ribbed neck edging, and voila- lovely cardigan to perfectly gorgeous pullover.<br />
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-5310826634926444492014-01-24T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-24T07:00:05.992-05:00Pin Ups: My Favourite Things This Week <br />
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This <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365782021/">savory feta cheese french toast </a>looks amazing. I'm loving the creative interpretations on french toast recently - check out<a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2014/01/pin-ups-my-favourite-things-this-week_10.html"> last week's Pin Ups post for a french toast roll up</a>. </div>
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I love this<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365759266/"> driftwood hanger idea, </a>and you could paint it any colour(s) you wanted. </div>
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This <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365790865/">delicious homemade molasses syrup</a> is your new beverage buddy- its' great in coffee, tea, and cocktails. Trust me, you need this in your life. Not only is it super easy to put together, but it would make a great DIY hostess gift, too. </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365791043/">How to dye yarn for a long gradient effect - with kool-aid</a>!. I have yet to try dying yarn, but the dip dye ombre trend for knits is just heating up, and this looks right on trend. </div>
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Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? It's <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449361628240/">a chocolate amaretto crepe cake</a>, and I won't judge you if you eat it for breakfast. Hey, it's high in protein! </div>
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I first read about Pentel Fabric Fun Pastels on A Beautiful Mess, and was really intrigued- so I decided to buy a set. I picked up the 100% cotton striped shirt at Old Navy (in the post-Christmas sales!), and thought that the existing black stripes would help give a bit of structure to my very simple, very easy triangles. It was a great way to ease into using these pastels, and I love the final effect:</div>
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Having little hits of colour on this shirt take it from very basic to something fun and different, and you really can do anything with them- these super simple triangles were just the small detail I wanted, but I'm already imagining other things I could do with them- the problem now is to resist drawing on all my cotton shirts!</div>
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I already have another project in the works for these, they are very addictive! You'll be seeing these pastels on the blog again <i>very</i> soon....Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-13296473918530148802014-01-20T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-20T07:00:04.720-05:00Modification Monday: Red & Blue <br />
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<b>Original Pattern: </b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/b16-10-jacket-with-raglan-sleeves-in-pattern-and-pants-in-alpaca">b16-10 Jacket with raglan sleeves in pattern</a><br />
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<b>Knitter Extraordinaire:</b> Hanna (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/handepande">Ravelry ID</a>, <a href="http://pilvisenapaivana.blogspot.ca/">blog</a>)<br />
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<b>Mods:</b> Changed the design of the fair isle details, added them to the cuffs and hem, as well as knitted it in the round and steeked. More details on her project page, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/handepande/b16-10-jacket-with-raglan-sleeves-in-pattern-and-pants-in-alpaca-2">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>What Makes This Awesome: </b> I love Hanna's bright, happier re-visioning of this beautiful baby sweater. I love that she chose to do her own fair isle design, which can be tricky to balance, but all 4 colours she chose work wonderfully together. She also chose to carry the designs down to the hem and cuffs fo the sweater, and you've got to respect someone who knits it in the round and steeks even when the pattern doesn't call for it- that must be why those button bands look so perfect! Utterly flawless.<br />
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-69202563658400109012014-01-17T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-17T07:00:09.857-05:00Pin Ups: My Favourite Things This Week <br />
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This is the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365740190/">new perfect breakfast</a>. Full of good stuff, plus you're getting your veggies right out of the gate!<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365742289/">Lemon bars</a> with the consistency of brownies. Sign me up!!</div>
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This is meant to be a packing guide, but I'm viewing it more as <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365747733/">an easy work wardrobe in 14 items</a> (including accessories!). Let's face it, when you have the right pieces, they all play nicely together. </div>
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I am in love with this adorable upcycle, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365705787/">adding felt fox patches to the elbows of sweater</a>s. I totally want to do this! </div>
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And just for fun, here is <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365398754/">an adorable kitten napping on what looks like a scrapbusting knitted quilt</a>. You're welcome. </div>
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-91778845915154443142014-01-15T11:03:00.000-05:002014-01-15T11:49:24.012-05:00FO: Classic Red Sweater and How to Add a Faux Seam <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oatmeal-pullover">Oatmeal</a><br />
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<b>Yarn: </b><a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-eco.asp">Cascade Eco + in 'Scarlet' </a><br />
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<b>Needles: </b>5mm and 6 mm circulars (US 8 and 10)<br />
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<b>Mods: </b>Adjusted guage, added longer ribbing on the sleeves, and added faux seams on the body. My Ravlelry Project page can be found<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/oatmeal-pullover"> here</a>.<br />
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As part of my<a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/11/5-small-goals-for-season-winter.html"> 5 Small Goals for Winte</a>r, I wanted to knit a cozy sweater for myself. I had also been craving a super-simple bright red sweater, so this checked all the right boxes for me! This is a wonderful top-down sweater pattern for a bulky weight pullover, and knits up really quickly- I probably would have finished this much faster if Christmas hadn't happened. I don't know if your holidays are anything like my holidays, but mine are pretty far from relaxing- usually really busy with lots of people to see, things to do, and food to eat (maybe I'd eat fewer dessert squares if I held my knitting more?). Anyway, it felt so good to knit a bulky weight sweater- it's cozy, super comfy, and I love Cascade Eco, so it was hitting all the right spots.<br />
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This is the second sweater in a row that I've put faux seams into, and I have to say, I'm really liking how it looks and works- it makes your knit look more finished, and helps give the sweater some of the stability that real seams would. You can see the faux seam in some of the photos below:<br />
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<b>How to Add a Faux Seam</b><br />
To put a faux seam into a sweater, I purl a stitch in the same spot on each side of the sweater. So if you are knitting from the bottom up, and you have (for example) 180 stitches around, then I'd knit 89 stitches, purl, knit another 89 stitches, and purl again. It's even easier if your sweater is top down (like this one!). When you get to join the body again after the underarms, purl the stitch in the middle of the stitches you cast on for the underarm. Usually, you will need to cast on a few stitches after you have separated the sleeves and are rejoining under the arm to work the body in the round. The middle stitch of those cast on stitches is where you put the purl stitch. And now you have a faux seam! <br />
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As a side note, I was trying out Commentluv to see if that would allow me to better respond to comments, but it was a bit of a gong show and I had to take it off. Blogger really doesn't allow you to interact with commenters as much as I'd like, so I'm considering migrating to Wordpress. Any advice?Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-36713939494078408592014-01-13T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-13T07:00:05.205-05:00Modification Monday: Sheepy Cardigan 2.0 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-35721415941034623482014-01-10T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-10T07:00:06.922-05:00Pin Ups: My Favourite Things This Week <br />
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Since it seems to be utterly freezing all over the place, how about making the most of it and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365686253/">trying out these frozen bubbles</a>? </div>
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As soon as I saw this, I was utterly obsessed. I can't wait to go shopping for some felt, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365705787/">I MUST do this</a>! But, I'm biased- I adore foxes. </div>
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I love these simple <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449360780345/">DIY embroidered cards</a>- a great reason to get excited to write thank you notes, valentines, whatever you want. </div>
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I'm trying to eat more veggies, so this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365633944/">amazing beet and cream cheese dip </a>with pita wedges looks like the ultimate healthy snack. Beets are super good for you!</div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-60964163092761445032014-01-09T08:00:00.000-05:002014-01-09T08:00:13.074-05:00New Patterns: Fairy Mist and Pemba <div style="text-align: center;">
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The remaining two patterns from the Tanis Fiber Arts Year in Colour Club 2013 are now available for purchase!! Both of these patterns are perfect one skein projects. </div>
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Fairy Mist is a heavenly laceweight cowl with alternating sections of stockinette and arrowhead lace. The cowl pictured above uses about 500 yards of laceweight, but could easily be even bigger and fluffier if you wanted to knit more- I know some of you might have skeins of 1000 yard laceweight squirreled away in your stash!</div>
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The Pemba pattern includes both the headband and the mittens, and they make make a great set- not too matchy-matchy, but enough for a chic, pulled-together look. They are fully charted, with lots of great leafy motifs and twisted stitches, and takes one skein of DK weight yarn. The set makes a great gift, too! </div>
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This was actually my last FO of 2013, but I didn't have a chance to blog about it before the end of the year! It was a Christmas gift for Guy. I don't often knit him things, mainly because he is one of those people that runs hot, and is always hot. Too hot for wool sweaters, too hot for mittens, etc. But you know, it's been a really cold winter, and this pattern is, in my opinion, the perfect hat pattern for a dude:<br />
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brixter">Brixter</a><br />
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<b>Yarn:</b> Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK in 'Charcoal'<br />
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Brixter is a lovely cabled hat with loads of texture and takes about half a skein of DK. It's not only a really quick knit, it's also very satisfying in that it keeps you interested without being too tricky that you can't watch a movie while you knit it.<br />
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<i>This photo was taken on December 31st, when Lila was in daycare for a half day and we took the opportunity to go for coffee by ourselves. I had almost forgotten what it's like to sit in your seat the whole time and eat a croissant in peace, and not chase a little toddler around! </i></div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-31621934249455849542014-01-07T10:42:00.000-05:002014-01-07T21:44:29.273-05:00WIP: Classic Red SweaterI don't often take photos of my WIPs, but I've decided to try something new, to make WIP posts more interesting (not just for you wonderful people, but for me, too!). From now on, when I have a WIP on the go, I'm going to do a photo collage of other things that reflect the colour of my WIP, all with my own photos:<br />
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<i><b>Clockwise from top left:</b> my little miss, wearing red and riding on a red quad bike, a stack of red books from our home library, lovely poinsettias, and red bell peppers. </i></div>
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As you can tell, My new WIP is red. Classic, lovely, amazing red. How do I not yet own a red sweater? This seems like a massive wardrobe oversight.<br />
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And here is my WIP, the lovely, classic <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oatmeal-pullover">Oatmeal Pullover</a> in progress:<br />
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I love that it's bulky (knitting in Cascade Eco Wool, which is a lovely bulky weight yarn and knits up rather quickly on 6mm (US 10) needles. This is what I cast on when I decided one of my <a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/11/5-small-goals-for-season-winter.html">5 goals for winter</a> would be to knit a cozy sweater, and this will be wonderfully cozy- I've been trying it on as I go, and I get more excited about it each time I do! But let's not overlook that super awesome project bag, a wonderful birthday gift from my thoughtful in-laws all the way from England. It's a durable canvas, and a nice size for a big bulky sweater! I love it- it's simple, it's durable, and I completely agree with the quote.Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-55265042774585746932014-01-06T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-06T07:00:02.596-05:00Modification Monday: Holloway <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hard to believe it's been a year since I knit/designed it! More information can be found on the pattern page,<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aerie-scarf"> here</a>. I tend to be quieter about designs that aren't available to everyone, since I know a year can be a very long wait for a pattern. I've been meaning to try knitting this on larger needles and with a heavier weight of yarn, just to see what it's like. We'll see if I get to it this winter! </div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-58079163681285504632014-01-03T07:00:00.000-05:002014-01-03T15:06:34.803-05:00Pin Ups: My Favourite Things This Week <br />
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I love <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365628631/">this washi tape wall</a>, what a great idea for a non-permanent pop of colour! </div>
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This<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365637238/"> DIY glitter dipped mug</a> is dishwasher safe. Isn't that amazing? How awesome would you feel drinking your morning tea or coffee out of a glittery mug?</div>
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I don't know about you guys, but I pretty much ate my body weight in desserts and sweets over the holidays. Giving up sugar cold turkey can be tough, but these <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449360774731/">orange muffins</a> are nice, lighter way to have a little something sweet. </div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-10049115879100814812014-01-01T10:27:00.000-05:002014-01-01T11:25:01.939-05:002013 Year in Review: Happy New Year!I was looking back at <a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/01/2012-in-review-happy-new-year.html">my 2012 year in review</a>, to remind myself what my goals were for 2013. Haha, I was so far off! I managed 15 FOs, and 5 designs. Not my most productive year, by a long shot.<br />
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Here are the FOs:<br />
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<i>Vertical Columns, from left to right</i>: Column 1: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/brixter">Brixter</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/sunnyside">Sunnyside Baby Cardigan</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/clear-creek-pullover">Rosewater Pullover</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/pei">Pei</a>. Column 2: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/lilacs-for-lila">Lilacs for Lila</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/aquae-tank">Striped Tank</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/lilas-legwarmers">Moonmist Legwarmers</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/mudra-cuff">Mudra cuff</a>. Column 3: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/pemba">Pemba Mittens & Headband</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/fairy-mist">Fairy Mist cowl</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/forest-floor">Forest Floor hat</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/converse-baby-booties">Baby Chucks</a>. Column 4: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/solaria-3">Solaria</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/marguerite">Creamsicle Tee</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittedblissJC/aerie-scarf">Aerie Scarf</a>. </div>
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<i>Clockwise from top left:</i> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aerie-scarf">Aerie Scarf</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lilacs-for-lila">Lilacs for Lila</a>,<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hedgehog-love-scarf"> Hedgehog Love Chart</a>,<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pemba"> Pemba Mittens & Headband</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fairy-mist">Fairy Mist cowl</a>. </div>
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<b><i>Update:</i></b> The patterns for Aerie, Fairy Mist, and Pemba Mittens and headband were spcial designs for the <a href="http://tanisfiberarts.com/clubs.html">2013 Tanis Fiber Arts Year in Colour Club</a>. They will all be available later this month for purchase.<br />
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2013 was a strange year for me, with lots of adjustments. I went back to work after my maternity leave in March, adjusted to working full time with Lila going to daycare, and trying to fit in knitting time and designing time in and around work and my little family. We went to <a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/02/bristol-uk-and-giveaway-winner.html">Bristol</a>, <a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/02/london-and-new-goodies.html">London</a>, and <a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/02/paris-and-la-droguerie.html">Paris</a>. And last but not least, I published<a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/07/tangle-book-launch-thursday.html"> a book of poetry</a>, something I've always wanted to do. But yet I don't feel like I really lived up to my potential in 2013, you know what I mean? So I'm going to lean a little heavier on the throttle in 2014. I think I've got it in me to push a little harder.<br />
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So, my knitting goals for 2014? I'm going to try to do another 6 designs, including a sweater of some kind. And I'd like to get 20 FOs in 2014. And also, I want to revamp the blog a bit- I think it's time for a refresh. That's what the new year is all about, right? How about you- do you have any knititng related goals for 2014?Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-29292471307463766272013-12-30T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-30T07:00:05.885-05:00Modification Monday: Calypso Plaits and Links<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Original Pattern: </b><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plaits-and-links-cardigan">Plaits and Links Cardigan </a><br />
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<b>Knitter Extraordinaire:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Shaulaine (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Shaulaine">Ravelry ID</a>, <a href="http://dawnorchid.ca/">blog</a>) </span><br />
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<b>Mods:</b> Added a hood with a cable design in keeping with the original pattern, added waist shaping, adjusted the sleeves to be more slim. Full details on her project page, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Shaulaine/plaits-and-links-cardigan">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>What Makes This Awesome:</b> I don't often see a cardigan turned into a hoodie, and this is a knock out. The original pattern features lots of lovely cables, but is quite boxy. I love Shaulaine's take on this, making it more fitted and adding the hood. It really emphasizes the great cables and details, and I love that she extended the small braided cable around the edge of the hood. It's the perfect cabled hoodie!<br />
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I love this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365573556/">reminder bracelet idea</a> for your New Year's resolution. This would be fun to DIY! </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365398778/">Latkes with apple sauce</a>. I adore latkes, and these are delicious. And sometimes you need the lighter fare, to make room for.... </div>
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Remember that new Year's Resolution bracelet from the beginning of the post? maybe you could make one using <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365600606/">this very cool tutorial on crocheting with beads</a>.... </div>
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-29138226762490613372013-12-25T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-25T07:00:06.577-05:00Wee Wednesday: Merry Christmas!<br />
After the <a href="http://www.knittedbliss.com/2013/12/wee-wednesday-christmas-card-photo-fail.html">sort-of-disastrous Christmas card photo shoot</a>, we decided to use a great family we shot we got in early November:<br />
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I think it worked out! And at least I got the Christmas cards out on time. </div>
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For those of you that don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you enjoy the peace and quiet of a mid-week long weekend. And those that do, I hope you're having a blast. Here's a few moments from my Christmas so far:<br />
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<i> Clockwise from top left: my parent's Christmas tree, my new reindeer pajamas (thanks Jen!), ice-coated branches form Toronto's recent ice storm, lovely red poinsettias (I adore poinsettias), the birthday card my husband gave me (December 23rd is my b-day) and some vintage ornament highlights from my parent's Christmas tree. </i></div>
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I hope that whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you take a moment or two to appreciate the things around you that bring you joy. For example, one of my joys would be this little monkey here:<br />
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-89775102831118468992013-12-23T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-23T07:00:01.668-05:00Modification Monday: Cabletta Wannabe<br />
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<b>Original Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cabletta-cardigan"> Cabletta Cardigan </a><br />
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<b>Knitter Extraordinaire:</b> Momo (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/jettshin">Ravelry ID</a>)<br />
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<b>What Makes This Awesome:</b> I love the idea of knitted dress, and yet somehow the only one I own is a maternity sweater dress (store bought, I confess). But this dress is the kind of custom beauty that would have everyone who sees you asking where you got this stunning dress. I love how Momo took the original idea and ran with it.The details on the bodice flowing down into the skirt are beautiful and well thought out and look completely at home in this re-imagining of the design. Just an absolute knockout!<br />
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-29713464716100553802013-12-20T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-20T07:00:03.242-05:00Pin Ups: My Favourite Things This Week<br />
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This <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365568851/">easy (and much healthier!) chocolate fudge recipe</a> looks amazing, I definitely will be making this. </div>
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I'm loving<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365568351/"> this pretty gift topper idea</a>, it looks so pretty, and so much nicer than those store-bought bows!</div>
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This <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365532176/">delicious and easy slow cooker/crock pot turkey soup</a> is just what you need on a cold winter days. It's healthy, it's tasty, and it's ready when you get home from work. win!</div>
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I love this take on a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365568385/">pretty, low ponytail.</a> </div>
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And lastly, I don't know about you guys, but I feel like I'm constantly trying to reduce the amount of clutter in my home-<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/82894449365531277/"> reading these tips</a> gave me some new energy to tackle some trouble spot and get rid of the junk. </div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988014571137161352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716624990252627495.post-40796975271638078802013-12-19T07:00:00.000-05:002013-12-19T07:00:07.195-05:00FO: Rosewater Pullover <br />
I recently finished this sweater, which was part of a Knitalong for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tanis-fiber-arts/2750169/876-900#877">Tanis Fiber Arts Ravelry group</a>. I love how it turned out!<br />
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clear-creek-pullover">Clear Creek Pullover </a><br />
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<b>Yarn:</b> <a href="http://www.tanisfiberarts.com/">Tanis Fiber Arts Blue Label</a> in Hand Dyed One of a Kind skeins (2)<br />
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I made some modifications, most notably adding faux seams, which is where I moved the beginning of the round, so that I could easily conceal the alternating of the two yarns I was using. They were both hand dyed one of a kind, and although similar, they were quite different. Here's a shot of the two skeins when this was still a work in progress:<br />
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See how one is more rosy, and one is more blonde? That blonde one looks like a mess because it was a center pull skein that had since collapsed in on itself. It's not as tangled as it looks, I promise.<br />
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Even though it's really cold out, I love, love, LOVE the light you get for photos when there is snow on the ground. The white of the snow reflect the light perfectly, it's like nature's photoshop for your skin!<br />
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I had been wanting to try sharpies on mugs for ages, it looked so simple and fun. I finally got myself a set of sharpies, and gave it a try:<br />
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As you can probably tell, it was a gift for <a href="http://tanisfiberarts.com/">Tanis</a>, as we had been talking about sharpies on mugs in the past month. After reading all the information I could about this craft (and pinning ever so many examples on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/juliecrawford/">pinterest</a>), I opted to bake the mug at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. For best results, put the mug int he oven while it is still cold, and then turn on the oven- this prevents any potential breakage of the mug as the oven heats up. It worked perfectly! Hand washing with a cloth or soft sponge keeps the design intact.<br />
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I really enjoyed seeing which colours held up with the baking, since a lot of the lighter colours faded quite a bit, but it was a very neat effect. Red, dark blue, purple and black seem to have held up the best, the lighter colours faded quite a bit. But I definitely want to try this again! I really recommend- and these would make great last minute gifts for coworkers or friends.....<br />
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