Comments on: Shawls, Sales, and a CONTEST!

By: Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Two Color Shawls

Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Two Color Shawls — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:59:54 +0000

[...] pattern: Knitting the never-ending ruffle. I’ve made quite a few things with ruffles (like this Mara Shawl and that Mara Shawl, this Shawl that Jazz and that Shawl that Jazz, this 28′s Cousin 53 and [...]

By: Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » More Mara, and Olympic Knitting

Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » More Mara, and Olympic Knitting — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:17:47 +0000

[...] after I finished my first Mara Shawl (blogged about here), I picked out more Madelinetosh DK/Light Worsted (Thunderstorm) to make another one. My favorite [...]

By: Heather N

Heather N — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:41:15 +0000

This Thanksgiving, I was able to visit my family up, in Northern California, and I would have to say I am thankful for all of them.

I am 100% a Daddy’s girl… and to be able to spend time with his family means the world to me. Especially my Farmor (grandmother), of which she was the one that taught me to knit, and I always bring up some of my recent knitting to show her. So for this Thanksgiving I was thankful for my family and everyone/everything that comes with it.

By: betsy

betsy — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:06:56 +0000

I’m thankful for my CIF’s (creepy internet friends) who knit my baby-to-be a whole slewful of things–who would have thought that when I taught myself to knit from a book I’d end up with friends who would knit for me?

By: Meesh

Meesh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:24:02 +0000

I am thankful for my wonderful vacation to Walt Disney World, which, even though it made me miss the sales last week, let me spend a fun time with my family!

By: Helene

Helene — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:51 +0000

I am thankful for seat belts, air bags and well made cars. I am thankful for strangers coming to our aid.

By: Latrilla

Latrilla — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:27:11 +0000

I am thankful that Jesus died for me so that I may have victory in Him. I am also grateful for my 4 wonderful children; they test and change me everyday. I am also thankful for learning this wonder art of knitting. WHen I need to get away and relax, I pick up my needles and away I go into another place!!!!!

By: catherine s

catherine s — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:36:43 +0000

i am thankful to finally be living in paris and attending university studying art history and computer programming! (of course, this does not allow me much time for knitting, but there are always semester breaks.) i am also thankful for being able to start a knitting club at my university! finally, i am thankful for being alive!

By: Lulu

Lulu — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:29:08 +0000

Gorgeous Maras! I can’t wait to cast one on after all of this Christmas knitting is over with…

This year has been quite trying… After losing my job and finding out about dear loved ones’ medical problems (tumors, and quite a few of them.) I’m happy to still have them with me, and fighting tooth and nail for their health (and peace of mind.)

My best friend, who has been trying to conceive all year, just had an ovary removed due to cancerous cells found on it. And today, she just received a clean bill of health from her doctor. Every day, I thank the heavens that she’s still here. And kicking this thing’s butt.

My cousin, who is like my sister–and the one I’ve been knitting for pretty much all year since I found out about her condition– is fighting a brain tumor. Which, fortunately, is still contained. We had a scare a few weeks ago and thought she would have to have surgery, but it turned out to be a huge misunderstanding with her hospital. She’s still doing alright and fighting it. She lives across the country and all our family is here. So we’re all especially worried. Luckily for her, she receives the bounty of my worry. Socks, scarves and hats.

I decided to pursue a new career path and am working towards it. I’ve already got jobs lined up once I get my certifications in order and this next year brings promise. Not despite the hardship, but because of it, I’m thankful for this trial-of-a-year. Without the strain, I wouldn’t have been able to obtain this sense of certainty and direction.

This post is lengthy, but I have a lot to be thankful for this year.

By: Erynn

Erynn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:16:35 +0000

I’m thankful for my two jobs (even though I really want to quit one) and that they allow me to indulge in my hobbies, help others and made it possible for me to afford my new car after mine was totaled. And that I walked away from that accident with as minor of injuries as possible.