Category Archives: knitting

one done!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by dichroic

> My second colorwork ever, the Norwegian rose pattern from Wendy Johnson’s Toe-Up Socks for Every Body using Knitpicks Stroll in Lantana and a kettle-dyed black they don’t seem to have listed at the moment. I’m still having some trouble … Continue reading →

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update, on the usual topics

Posted on June 8, 2010 by dichroic

Travel, rowing, knitting, clothes, books … check. Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve written anything. Oregon was good; I’d forgotten how beautiful the drive along I-5 north of Ted’s hometown is. It reminds me of the scenery in … Continue reading →

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knitted cable border

Posted on March 29, 2010 by dichroic

Unfortunately it looks like I’m not going to finish my blanket before the movers come tomorrow – it’s bigger than I’d want to bring in my suitcase or carry-on, so it has to go with the shipped stuff. But meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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damson

Posted on February 22, 2010 by dichroic

When we got back to Taiwan it was cold: apparently it rained through Chinese New Year, and the temperature in our bedroom was only about 60F (15C). Definitely weather for snuggling – and knitting! And I’m pleased that I get … Continue reading →

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more photos

Posted on February 21, 2010 by dichroic

The rest of the photos are up – these are from Madikwe Game Reserve, near the Botswana border. (I finally got around to reading The Number 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, bought in the Jo’berg airport – we were just about … Continue reading →

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Rogue sweater has gone rogue

Posted on January 27, 2010 by dichroic

This sweater is just going to be touch and go all the way though, I see. I currently have about 2 balls of yarn left, with half a sleeve and half the hood to go. I’d feel a lot better … Continue reading →

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needle geekery (non-knitters beware)

Posted on January 3, 2010 by dichroic

My birthday’s coming up in a couple of months, and I’m considering getting myself a new set of interchangeable knitting needles. Problem is, I’m not sure a perfect set is out there. What I currently have is a set of … Continue reading →

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gained weight

Posted on December 29, 2009 by dichroic

No, not me, my passport and my knitting queue. I just got my passport back, because I sent it in to get new pages added. (This is my second passport; I’ve only had this one since late 2005. They’ve been … Continue reading →

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I blame jet lag, and maybe also Apple

Posted on December 6, 2009 by dichroic

There is a downside to how they keep making iPods smaller and lighter, and I think I just found it. I had unplugged the headphones from my iPod after erging, planning to go plug it into a dock to charge. … Continue reading →

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still (back) in the Netherlands

Posted on December 2, 2009 by dichroic

The hat, it is done. And it is beeeyoootiful. Some days I impress myself 🙂 The nice part is that I finished it at the Eindhoven Stitch’n’Bitch night, so it got lots of nice comments from other people too. However, … Continue reading →

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