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Selling for $57--SOLD $57.00 + $5.70 PM shipping.  I paid $75.00 on Ebay.  This set is called Stormy Seas.  The picture of the Purple yarn on their website came out to be Pink.  It may be, that, the set came with a Pink hank, at one time.  It's really a Dark Purple. http://www.artyarns.com/patterns/every-which-way-shawl-shawl-kit/ On this site it goes for $76.00 http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/artyarns-every-which-shawl-p-4834.html You can email me at:  myswtangl2003@aol.com I take Paypal only. THANKS!!

Hya-Hya Limited Edition circulars.  It comes with a lot of accessories.  The needles are sharp.  I love them.  I bought them here: https://www.knitbin.com/HiyaHiya-SHARP-Stainless-Steel-Interchangeable-Knitting-Needle-Sets_p_1095.html Here is what you get: The set comes in two sizes:  I got the small.  The cords are 16", 24". 32" & 40"  The Large comes with 18", 24", 32" and 42" cords

This is a large one.  I bought it at:  https://www.etsy.com/search?q=blue%20room%20pottery The sellers pieces are gorgeous.  I paid $42.00 for it and I have to tell you, it is well worth it.

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I absolutely love this pattern and the yarn I used.  Yarn is called Seascape.  It's a hand-dyed yarn by  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DellasCrochetCottage/sold?page=3&ltid=1024812941 She can also be found on Facebook.  She has her own group named The Cottage.  Some of her yarns are one of a kind, sometimes you have to pre-order, too.  She doesn't have all the yarns she dyes in her Etsy shop .  She posts pictures of her yarns on her group or, she can also be found on the group Knitting 3.  Her name is Adella Colvin and she is a very nice person. Pattern costs $5.76 USD. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/InLuvWithYarn/red-robin-shawl

This is a very nice pattern.  It is very wide.  The pattern called for blocking, but because of its size, I didn't have to.  I just ironed it out. Yarns:  Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Teal and Ella Rae Cozy Soft Prints in color #2. The pattern costs $5.50, but, well worth the money. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sundry  

Sophie is the newest kitty to our  cat family.  She is a Maine Coon mix, born May 20th of this year. She is always purring and loves falling asleep in my arms while I play my Facebook games.  She's another cat that loves my yarn.                            

I'm very happy with this pattern, especially with the yarn.  I made it a shawl, instead of a scarf.    The yarn is HiKoo by Skacel . The yarn has sequins and clear beads. The pattern is free on Ravelry.   http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wiggle-lace-scarf

I enjoy knitting shawls, especially with sock yarn. I'm called the Shawl Queen in one of my knitting groups on Facebook.      I purchased these on Amazon. The Curls book is all charts only.                    

This is another WIP (work in progress).  I purchased the book on Amazon.  It's by Quince & Co yarns.  This is the first book, I've purchased, that I love all the projects!!! The yarn I'm using is Plymouth Homestead, 100% Wool, in color 008-Federal Blue.  I just love this yarn and hope it doesn't get discontinued.  This is an oversized cardigan and very simple.  NO BUTTONS!!!  LOL  Here's the link to Ravelry, if you want to see more finished cardigans. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/edith-9 I love the detail on the back.

This is a WIP (work in progress).  I'm using Knitting Fever Painted Desert fingering weight yarn, in colors #22-Sweet Rainbow and #02-Spring Green, on a US 3 needle.  I love the combination.  Free Ravelry download. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zickzack-scarf This is what happens when you leave your project unattended for just 5 minutes!!!!  I have a cat that just loves my yarns.

I just got around to taking a bunch of pictures.  I just finished this last Friday.  It's a very nice pattern.  I knit a lot of Helen Stewart's patterns.  This is called EDEN FELLS SCARF and is a FREE Ravelry download.  Most of her patterns you have to pay for.  They are worth it, though. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&craft=knitting&query=eden%20fells%20scarf   Scarf is knit in Berocco Ultra Alpaca-Lavender Mix color.

On Feb 2nd of this year, we lost our feral cat. He had just turned 12 y.o. in Jan.   I had adopted him in 2010, from our town shelter.  He had been living there for 6 years.  The Animal Control Officer wanted him to live out the rest of his life in a home.  I went to the shelter to adopt a cat they featured in a Free newspaper and came home with Zander. It was an adjustment.  He was afraid of everything.  He stayed under our bed for 6 months.  He did come out to eat and go to the litter box.  We couldn't get near him.  He eventually got use to the house and the other cats and dog. He was never "my" cat.  He always seemed to be afraid of me.  He got very attached to my Husband and eventually ended up his lap cat.  Zander ended up loving to get brushed by me and my Husband.  He let me pet him only if he was on my Husband's lap.  He was a very laid back kitty.  He was very quiet and minded his own busin...

My Husband surprised me by buying two new books for me.   This ANSWER BOOK, I use a lot. It just so happens, that, the Author of this book, Leslie Ann Bestor, is coming next month to our local yarn shop.  So, I will have her sign the book.  Thanks honey for buying the books for me!!!!!

I love the results of this cowl!!!  :)  I used Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush #1000 in color Natural and Rozetti Polaris #92001 in the color Radiant.  I cast on 120 stitches instead of what it called for. Easy for beginners. Free Ravelry download:      http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/darkside-cowl    

My Husband had the surgery on Feb. 11th.  It's been a month and 4 days.  He is still in a lot of pain.  I don't see him going back to work full-time after he sees the Dr. on the 24th.  My Husband thinks he's going back to work on the 25th.  We'll see.   It's been quite a process, I must say.  He had a lot of trouble getting approved for Celebrex & Lyrica after being discharged from the hospital.  The insurance company took it's sweet time approving it.  The Celebrex took 2 weeks and the Lyrica took just about a month. His advise to anyone who is in need of this surgery is:  Wait as lot as you can't stand it anymore.

Hi all!!!  I will be back posting next month.  It's been really hectic at my house for Jan/Feb.  First, we had a huge blizzard, then my Husband went in the hospital for Knee Replacement surgery. He will be out of work for 5 weeks. THEN, MORE SNOW!!!!!!!  We lost one of our cats to Cancer.  It was sad. He went down hill in a matter of three days.  He past away Feb 2nd.  He just turned 12 y.o. in Jan.. I'll see you next month!!!

I'm going to be doing this!!!