Monthly Archives: December 2003

sweet dreams

Posted on December 6, 2003 by mariko

While Peter put up the outside Christmas lights today, I finished sewing a pillowcase for my lunatic brother: I so love this fabric. I don’t know if my brother is worthy of it; I don’t think he is capable of … Continue reading →

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from pink to green

Posted on December 5, 2003 by mariko

To continue with the furry and fuzzy theme, I made a green furry keyhole scarf, using the free pattern offered by Bonne Marie as inspiration (her patterns are always inspirational!). I ran out of the furry stuff, so I finished … Continue reading →

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the third time’s the charm

Posted on December 4, 2003 by mariko

Do I win the record for the slowest bucket o’ chic knitter ever? After knitting the brim twice with great failure, I took Rose’s suggestion and knit it in garter stitch. I bound off using K1, P1 bindoff. Guess what? … Continue reading →

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from tame to tangy!

Posted on December 2, 2003 by mariko

I was hoping to have a newly finished candy-colored bucket o’ chic to show today, but I’m afraid I’m feeling a bit like Pee Wee at the moment. I finished the top last night then decided it was too pointy, … Continue reading →

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and the bucket goes on

Posted on December 1, 2003 by mariko

Work on the bucket o’ chic continues! Peter commented, “That’s a big, poofy hat.”

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