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Home / 2013 / November / Page 2

Month: November 2013

Posted on November 7, 2013November 7, 2013 by Lisa Clarke — 19 Comments

With eyes bigger than my stomach

Ok, so I totally have an urge to make waaaay more things this year than I can be realistically expected to finish. Lots of sweaters, in particular. Crazy.

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Category: knitting
Tags: christmas, handmade, occasions
Posted on November 6, 2013November 5, 2013 by Lisa Clarke — 10 Comments

Shifting gears

I’ve been knitting so much lately, it’s time to shift gears just a bit and be somewhat more well-rounded, don’t you think? Time to finish some of those languishing quilts!

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Category: sewing
Tags: making for boys, quilting, quilts
Posted on November 5, 2013November 4, 2013 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

The warmers – UPDATED!

The Luxurious Loom-Knit Neckwarmer project and the Earwarmer Trio project have gotten snazzy facelifts. Plus, now you can buy just the neckwarmer pattern, without the tutorial. Yay! (P.S. Holiday gift-making alert!)

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Categories: downloadables, knitting
Tag: loom knitting
Posted on November 4, 2013October 31, 2013 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

Just the Patterns

Good news! Now you can get some of my patterns by themselves (i.e. without tutorials). This is great, if you don’t need the hand-holding and just want the instructions. Save some moolah!

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Categories: crochet, downloadables, knitting
Posted on November 1, 2013October 31, 2013 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

Weekend Favorites

It’s been a busy week, full of writing during working hours, and yarny things in my off time. You may notice a lot of yarn in my links this week.

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Category: weekend favorites
Tags: favorite links, flickr favorites
Posted on November 1, 2013December 27, 2021 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

Sponsors for November

Every month I like to thank those who advertise at Polka Dot Cottage, and invite you to check out their shops and services. This month: Thistledown Fabrics and Plum Patchwork

Read More: Sponsors for November
Category: blogging
Tags: advertising, thistledown fabrics

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