Monthly Archives: June 2007

Knitter’s Swap Questionnaire

By monnibo | Published: June 6, 2007

1. If you could visit any state in the US, which would it be and why? I’m going to be difficult right off the bat and alter the Q to be Canadian… so I would like to go to the province of Ontario because our capital city is Ottawa, ON, Canada and I would like to see the Parliament Buildings. I love touristy-historical stuff. 2. If you could visit any country in the world, other than your own, which would it be and why? Tough! I want to go everywhere. I guess it’s easier to say I’ve been to a bunch of US states, some of England, and Japan… so I’d love to see the rest of Europe. Hmmm probably Italy because it would have the most historical landmarks for me to visit. Rome does claim the start of Western Civilization and whatnot.

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Class 5 Driver!

By monnibo | Published: June 5, 2007

Big News! Quick Update! Here’s a hint: That’s right! I passed my Class 5 Test and no longer have my N! I WIN! I WIN!

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Knit… Virtually and Realistically

By monnibo | Published: June 2, 2007

FO: Eyelet Capelet FO = Finished Object in knitting lingo… and the Eyelet Capelet is my own design! I was originally knitting the Spiderweb Capelet from Stitch N’ Bitch Nation… but I screwed up drastically (accidently cast on 190 sts instead of 90 sts — see image left); after I unravelled it, I was so tired of doing the Spiderweb stitch, that I made this pattern up instead. Simple decreases, simple eyelets — great for any beginner that wants minimal shaping, and great for any seasoned-knitter that wants a relaxed project. I think I will make a PDF of the Eyelet Capelet pattern and post it for people to print out! Shhh don’t tell my sister but I’m considering knitting her one for her 22nd birthday in July! Virtual Vacation: Visit Vancouver! I just sent off my application for the Knitter’s Virtual Vacation Swap! Basically the idea is when you sign up, you get paired with a knitter somewhere else in the world. Then you have to send them a package reflecting your city… like they are being a tourist in your city (through the package). You MUST send: 1. Enough yarn for a one skein/small project 2. Souvenirs that are indicative of where you live, either your city, state or if you are International, your country 3. Delicious treats – e.g. chocolate/candy/cake/cookies/tea/coffee that are local to your area 4. Your blog address, or email address so your pal can say hello and thank you . Other treats you could [...]