Tag Archives: TdF 2012

Sunday 7/29…and the beat goes on

Posted on July 30, 2012 by sandi

The 2012 Ravellenics, Day 3 I let yesterday be yesterday, a lazy, warm, summer Sunday. Which is a nice way of saying I didn’t do as much knitting on Sandrilene as I had planned. Leaderboard (most recent scores at top): Sun 7/29 … Continue reading →

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Let the-Games-that-Shall-not-be-Named Begin

Posted on July 28, 2012 by sandi

So, the Tour de Fleece ended last week, and I am pretty proud of my efforts. 642 yards of 3-ply silk/BFL, washed and ready to go. I was truly thrilled with how consistent the yarn was overall: During this photoshoot, … Continue reading →

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finishing and fluff

Posted on July 16, 2012 by sandi

Important News: Dusty has approved my BFL/Silk batts. He says that anything this close to the colour of his own fur is divine. I know you are all as relieved to hear this as I am. Bins of Batts I’ve … Continue reading →

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TdF Day 7: Rolling more-or-less merrily along

Posted on July 6, 2012 by sandi

Continuing the Saga of the Sweater Batts Once I spun up a three-ply sample from the Romney batts, I started having serious doubts. I wore the sample around my arm for a while, so I could see how we got … Continue reading →

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purposeful yarn

Posted on July 3, 2012 by sandi

Before We Proceed… I’d like to wish my sister Liz a Happy Birthday. Lizzie, don’t believe anyone when they tell you how old you are now. Just pull up a walker beside me and have some tea. They’re all just … Continue reading →

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