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Continue reading โ: Purl, TooLike most, I carefully choose my knitting projects with key features in mind. Critical traits range from fit to function, but most of all, I choose projects with an emphasis on the knitting process itself. Some projects are designed to challenge me, but I often choose patterns with large sections…
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Continue reading โ: TraditionThis year’s Thanksgiving was filled with beautiful moments of family and gratitude. The festivities kicked off with a visit from my parents for a long weekend. As an escape from their cold weather, we enjoyed all that my new, tropical-like locale has to offer. Sunshine and laughter were the primary…
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Continue reading โ: Peace in a ProjectI’ve been binge-watching knitting content ever since getting sucked into Game of Wool. My latest obsession is the 90-minute YouTube program, Fruity Knitting, and episode 142’s discussion on “craft psychology” with researcher Dr. Anne Kirketerp is worth a special recommendation. In particular, the interview discusses how knitting is good for…
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Continue reading โ: The Blog and IAs you may have spotted in a previous post, I have recently become familiar with Eckhart Tolle and Power of Now. This source, although a bit dated, was new to me based on the Dissect Podcast, where the host analyzed Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album. Whether…
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Continue reading โ: Hobby LoveLast week, I escaped into a project while catching up on the first two episodes of Game of Wool via YouTube. In truth, I did more than simply catch up…I fully immersed myself in the show, including all of the online chatter and companion podcasts that I could find. (I’ve…
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Continue reading โ: Slow & SteadyProgress on the Tip Top Tank was slow last week, and the project has entered a particularly repetitive phase where I am knitting the four triangles that make up the V-neck shape for the front and back, plus the associated straps. And, yes, I opted for the bow version of…
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Continue reading โ: Deep Thoughts/Simple KnitsSometimes, I’ve referred to sections of a project as “mindless knitting.” Usually a result of circular stockinette stitch, these are the parts of a project where I can let my mind rest without counting or keeping up with a pattern. In reality, I find that this is the time when…
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Continue reading โ: Inspiration on a BudgetThis weekend, we biked to the park. Actually, we have electric tricycles, so we “triked,” if that’s a word. The tricycles have a nice trunk, so I get to bring all of my hobbies (and snacks) along for the ride. The typical haul includes anything I need for my current…
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Continue reading โ: Project Loading: Tip Top TankAfter using AI to knit my last project, I’m excited to return to a tried-and-true pattern from a knitting pattern designer. The inspiration online is endless, and my Instagram feed is filled with beautiful designs from around the world. I don’t consider myself a particularly trendy knitter. In fact, I…
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Continue reading โ: Human Hands & Quirky AI MathI’ve been exploring how AI can support my knitting process, and along the way, I’ve been reminded of the genuinely human process of hand-making anything. Bread, sweaters, quilts, or any other handmade items require the maker to use a variety of human senses. I see my effort unfold as each…
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