Author Archives: Hillary

About Hillary

Form designing drone by day. Musician/knitter/spinner/girlfriend/friend/ wannabe entrepreneur by night.

WIP Accountability

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Hillary

I really need to get this under control. Not included are spinning projects. Only one of which I want to finish so I can start a scarf for Rob before it isn’t winter any more.   B-Side cardi – Need … Continue reading →

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Let the Vivian Fixing Begin!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Hillary

This weekend I decided it’s time to fix my Vivian sweater. You may or may not remember that I had trouble with my needle cords separating a lot since the yarn was so heavy. I had switched needles at the … Continue reading →

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NaKniSweMo 2011

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Hillary

It’s November and once again I’m going to attempt to knit a sweater in a month for National Knit a Sweater Month (NaKniSweMo). In 2009, I attempted the Honeybee Cardigan and failed. I got pretty far, but didn’t finish until … Continue reading →

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Since we last met

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Hillary

I’ve knit some things: Endpaper Mitts: Stripey socks: Aeolian Shawl: Stripe Study shawl: Plain vanilla socks: I.B. Footsie socks: Vivian Sweater: 1 Skew sock: 1 mini sock for my sock blocker keychain: I’ve spun some things: Silk top bought atWoolbearers … Continue reading →

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Saroyan

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Hillary

Two weeks ago I finished my Handspun Saroyan, blocked it and gave it to my sister who was in town for a conference. I have to say, I’m impressed at how nicely it blocked out. Magic! She loves it and … Continue reading →

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A hat, a vest and a kerfuffle walk into a bar

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Hillary

Well maybe not into a bar, but perhaps I should go have a drink after getting three projects finished 5 weeks into the new year. First up is the Green Light Special hat that I made for Brendan. I added … Continue reading →

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2010 FOs – Better late than never!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Hillary

For having been a Knitter with a capital “K” for 2 and a half years, I’ve come a long way. This last year has been fantastic. My local knit/crochet group has grown closer and in size. Honestly, without them I … Continue reading →

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Adventures in dyeing

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Hillary

Have I mentioned that I’m slowly starting do to custom dye work? One of the ladies in my knit group acquired yarn from a friend that has sheep. We are unsure of the breed though. There were 4 skeins of … Continue reading →

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Quickly, what have you been doing?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Hillary

Some things I’ve been keeping busy with: I started the Professor Vest for my dad’s birthday being that there was a CPW meetup in Athens, NY that day and that I gave my mom a handspun shawl for her birthday. … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck Bingo, you say?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Hillary

What is Rhinebeck Bingo? If you are attending the New York Sheep and Wool Festival (a.k.a. Rhinebeck), you can choose to be a square (where the players try to find you if you’re on their card) or a player (you try … Continue reading →

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