Monthly Archives: November 2011

Brown Cabled Hoodie

So, Sam finally fits into some more of the sweaters I’ve knit for him! He can now fit into this brown cabled hoodie I made the summer before last (before I was even pregnant!) The sleeves are a little bit long, … Continue reading

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Vandal Helmet

So, here is the Vandal Helmet Pattern, as promised! You Will Need: Worsted weight yarn, gold or yellow and silver or gray US Size 5 needles Yarn needle Vandal Helmet/Viking Winged Hat Size approx. 3-6 months *Note- if you want … Continue reading

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Thankful and a Giveaway! *CLOSED*

Yep! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Here’s a giveaway to get you nice and thankful for your long Thanksgiving weekend! So, what, you may ask, am I thankful for this year? Well, it’s only been the single greatest year of my life. … Continue reading

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Being Mama.

So, I guess Sam was just easing me into things… the first 8 weeks of being a mother was absolutely great. My recovery from birth was excellent, the doctor was impressed at how quickly I healed, I was surprised at … Continue reading

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Sam’s First Football Game

This past Saturday Paul and I took Sam to his very first football game! University of Idaho vs Utah State! The game got down to double overtime, but unfortunately the Vandals lost. But it was a really, really great game, … Continue reading

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Morning Walk Headband

I made a headband/earwarmer for those days when you don’t want to wear a hat, or you want to wear your hair up and a hat would make you look like a chemo patient. I’m already halfway through another one, … Continue reading

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Bobbles Bonnet

So, I made myself a bonnet. Well, it wasn’t supposed to be for me. This was off a really old pattern from a magazine… this was supposed to be infant size. Hahaha! Riiiight. Yeah- but I kind of like it … Continue reading

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Norwegian Sweet Baby Cap

Sam has a lot of hats, I know, but when I saw the pattern for this one I couldn’t resist making it. I know, RIGHT? I am loving this hat. And those boys. Seriously. I love that it keeps his … Continue reading

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Snow!

So, on Saturday we had our first ‘real’ snow. (We had a teensy bit last week, but it didn’t really amount to anything) We went on a walk in the snow, but it was really wet and cold and so … Continue reading

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Little Blue Buttercup

I made this sweater for a sweet little girl, the daughter of some friends who live far away. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out. I love the color. But my favorite feature is how the cable that goes … Continue reading

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