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Icelandic “Puffin Pony” Sweater

Posted on January 21, 2013 by jen | grainline

Grainline Studio | Icelandic Sweater | Photo by Julia Stotz Continue reading →

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2012 Recap | Knit Projects

Posted on January 2, 2013 by jen | grainline

Well it appears that knitting wise, 2012 was the year of the sock for me! 6 pairs total, though one was for my sister, and if we’re being honest I have yarn for 4 more pairs. I just can’t get … Continue reading →

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Sock Yarn Shopping

Posted on September 12, 2012 by jen | grainline

I can’t remember if I mentioned it or not but I’ll be heading up to Victoria, BC again to visit my sister, her husband, and their two beagles in a few weeks so that means it’s time to figure out … Continue reading →

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travel knitting

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jen | grainline

I’ve been working on a pair of socks, they make a pretty good travel project. I bought some KnitPicks Felici Sport sock yarn a while ago and it’s knitting up SO soft and warm, I can’t wait to get this … Continue reading →

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is that more yarn?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jen | grainline

Yikes, is that new yarn? I couldn’t resist…the temperatures are dropping and my feet are getting cold. Plus I needed a new small project to work on for my trip to NYC next weekend!

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icelandic fair isling

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jen | grainline

You guys, I am totally making this color section of my Icelandic sweater happen! I’m extra motivated because I would love to have it finished and blocked for my trip to the cabin this weekend to photograph it as well … Continue reading →

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some beautiful fall/winter knits

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jen | grainline

I know that I’ve got my plate pretty full with my Autumn Wardrobe Project but who can resist adding more projects to the never ending list? Not me for sure. Here are four knits that have caught my eye in … Continue reading →

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the mittens from you know where

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jen | grainline

You guys, I am in the middle of the WORST knitting project in years…these mittens [ravelry link]. I’ve had this yarn for a few years and finally decided sometime this summer that I needed a pair of mustard mittens for fall … Continue reading →

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morphing mittens and life

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jen | grainline

Oh these mittens.  When I started them this winter I was determined to have a seed stitch center section [as you can see here] but I just never really loved how it looked.  It was fine not on the hand, … Continue reading →

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sweater progress!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by jen | grainline

I’ve been making some progress on my Lopi sweater.  I’m almost done with both sleeves and then it’s time to join the arms and body together and start the colorwork.  I have to admit though, I’m really nervous for that … Continue reading →

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