Monthly Archives: December 2016

More Messy Bun Hats

I made these three messy bun hats using the same yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Tweeds) and pattern (Messy Bun Hat II by Isela Phelps) which I modified slightly — one for my brother’s girl, one for a … Continue reading

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Cabled Slouch Hat

Recently finished this hat which I plan to keep for myself.  It was knit using the pattern father cables by Veronika Job.  The yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease in gray heather color.  I really like how it turned out. Merry … Continue reading

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Lizzie’s Heart Sweater

This is the second sweater I’ve knit for our dog Lizzie.  It was knit using the pattern Cables and Hearts Dog Coat by Paton.  The yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Sportweight in the color blue heather. 

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Scrappy Baby Quilt

This scrappy baby quilt was made for my medical school roommate who’s first grandchild (a boy) was recently born.  It is machine pieced and quilted. It measures 42 in square. This area of the quilt has angles, words, a motorcycle, … Continue reading

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Shirts for my dog Lizzie

I drafted a pattern for a pullover shirt for my dog Lizzie.  I used these notes as a reference which are quite helpful. Here’s my first one using an old T-shirt with the words “dog rule” on the front. Lizzie … Continue reading

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