Monday, April 19, 2010


Rachel's Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along ~ Day 1

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Monday, April 19, 2010 ~ Rows 1 to 7

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Materials:
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1 Ball Worsted Weight Cotton
(I'm using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton ~ Tavern Green)
Size US 5 or US 6 (3.75mm or 4mm) knitting needles
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**Note: The needle size is really up to you, but if you are a loose knitter, I would strongly suggest a smaller needle size for you so your stitches really "POP" out better! When you knit loose, the "picture" stitches sometimes get lost with the background stitches...remember...the tighter you knit, the better...so if you're not a tight knitter, try changing the size of your needles...let your needles do all the work for you :o)
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Instructions:

Cast on 49sts.

Row 1: (k1, p1) across row to last st., k1.

Row 2: (k1, p1) across row to last st., k1.

Row 3: (k1, p1) across row to last st., k1.

Row 4: (k1, p1) across row to last st., k1.

Row 5: (k1, p1) across row to last st., k1.

Row 6: k1, p1, k1, p43, k1, p1, k1.

Row 7: (k1, p1)x2, k41, (p1, k1)x2.

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Click HERE to Link to This Knit Along in Ravelry

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Progress Pics for Day #1 can be found HERE!

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Sunday, April 18, 2010


Rachel's Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along Starts Tomorrow!

Click here for the details

or

Click here to view the Project Page in Ravelry!

Posted by Rachel on 4/18/2010 0 Comments for Rachel :o)

Friday, April 16, 2010

Looking for Monday's Mystery Knit Along Info?
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You can find it here or link to it here in Ravelry!
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Thanks for knitting along with us :o)
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*** Rachel's Knit & Crochet Finds! ***
~ Friday, April 16 2010 ~
Toccata Shrug & Diamond Round D'Oyley!
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*** Rachel's Knit Find ~ Toccata Shrug

Here's a nice pic of this gorgeous shrug:

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*** Rachel's Crochet Find ~ Diamond Round D'Oyley

Direct PDF link to page 59: http://bit.ly/cmAcxM

Instructions for finishing with fringe or a two-round edging on page 65:

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Previous Finds:
Tea Cozy by Lollipop Knits & Akua's Daisy!
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Enjoy and Have a Great Weekend!

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Thursday, April 15, 2010


Hey guys!
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I have designed this month's group knit along with a Spring theme to it! I will be posting the daily rows here on my blog as well as in Rachel's Knitting Room.
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You can link to it here in Ravelry!
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When Will it Start:
Monday, April 19, 2010

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What Will You Need:

Worsted weight cotton yarn
Size US 5 or US 6 (3.75mm or 4mm) knitting needles

Note: The needle size is really up to you, but if you are a loose knitter, I would strongly suggest a smaller needle size for you so your stitches really "POP" out better! When you knit loose, the "picture" stitches sometimes get lost with the background stitches...remember...the tighter you knit, the better...so if you're not a tight knitter, try changing the size of your needles...let your needles do all the work for you :o)

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Suggested Colours For You:

SOLID colours such as blue, purple or a green, but as always, whatever you have on hand will do, these are just a mere suggestion.

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Stitches That Will Be Used:

This pattern will have just knits and purls.

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You Can Click HERE for Day #1
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Hugs,
Rachel

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Friday, April 09, 2010


Friday's Freebies & Finds!
Friday, April 09, 2010
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Tea Cozy by Lollipop Knits & Akua's Daisy!
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*** Rachel's Knit & Crochet Finds! ***
~ Friday, April 09 2010 ~
Tea Cozy by Lollipop Knits & Akua's Daisy!
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*** Rachel's Knit Find ~ Tea Cozy by Lollipop Knits
http://lollipopknits.blogspot.com/2008/09/tea-cosy-pattern-freebie.html

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*** Rachel's Crochet Find ~ Akua's Daisy
http://zencrochet.blogspot.com/2009/03/akuas-daisy.html

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~ Previous Finds ~
Deep Sea Flower Bag & Fan Pattern Shawl!
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Deep Sea Flower Bag
http://sites.google.com/site/deepseaflowerdicebag/

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Fan Pattern Shawl
http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat46.htm

Here's a real pretty one done in pink:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26723041@N07/3712240817

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Enjoy and Have a Great Weekend!

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Rachel

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 ~ Day 9 ~ Rows 49 to 57
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Today's Instructions:
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Can be found HERE in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Progress Pic
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For Day 9 of our March Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4457289616/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Monday, March 22, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Monday, March 22, 2010 ~ Day 8 ~ Rows 43 to 48
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Today's Instructions:
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Can be found HERE in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Progress Pic
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For Day 8 of our March Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4454472626/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 ~ Day 7 ~ Rows 37 to 42
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Today's Instructions:
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Can be found HERE in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Progress Pic
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For Day 7 of our March Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4449962281/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 ~ Day 6 ~ Rows 31 to 36
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Today's Instructions:
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Can be found HERE in Rachel's Knitting Room
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Progress Pic
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For Day 6 of our March Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4447853204/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Friday, March 19, 2010


Friday's Freebies & Finds!
(Friday, March 19, 2010)
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Freebie Pattern Links!
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Rachel's Knit & Crochet Finds!
Shetland Shawl & Ripple Romance Afghan
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Lakeshore Pullover
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** Vickie Howell's Blog **
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** Crochet! Magazine **
Pretty Stripes Rug
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** SweaterBabe.com **
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*** Rachel's Knit & Crochet Finds! ***
~ Friday, March 19 2010 ~
Shetland Shawl & Ripple Romance Afghan!
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*** Rachel's Knit Find ~ Shetland Shawl

http://www.greasy.com/nittineedles/shetland_shawl.html
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*** Rachel's Crochet Find ~ Ripple Romance Afghan

http://bit.ly/dy0EuP
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Previous Finds:
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Haruni

http://www.ravelry.com/download/38003/checkout
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Zigzag Post Stitch Throw

http://redheart.com/Libraries/ProductDocuments/990/WR1975.pdf
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Enjoy and Have a Great Weekend!

Hugs,
Rachel

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March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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Friday, March 19, 2010 ~ Day 5 ~ Rows 25 to 30
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4445518504/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4445518342/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Rachel

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 ~ Day 4 ~ Rows 19 to 24
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4442401469/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 ~ Day 3 ~ Rows 13 to 18
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For Day 3 of our March Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4439929287/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/15226377@N07/4439929023/
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 ~ Day 2 ~ Rows 7 to 12
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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

Hugs,
Rachel

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Monday, March 15, 2010


March 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along

Monday, March 15, 2010 ~ Day 1 ~ Rows 1 to 6

Today's Instructions:
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Materials Needed:

Worsted weight cotton yarn
US size 8 knitting needles
Cable needle
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Stitches Used:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl 1 = slip 1 stitch purlwise from left needle to right
k2 tog = knit 2 stitches together
psso = pass slipped stitch over
sk2p = slip 1, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over
C6B = slip three stitches to cable needle (CN) and hold to back. K3, then K3 from CN

Pattern Rows:

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Enjoy & Have Yourself a Great Day!

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

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Starts Tomorrow: Monday, March 15th!
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010

March Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along Announcement!
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Monday, March 15, 2010

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What You Will Need:
Worsted weight cotton yarn
US size 8 knitting needles
Cable needle
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

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Suggested Colours:
A solid colour would probably look the best but feel free to use variegated, twisted or self-stiping cotton too!

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Stitches Used:
This pattern will have knits, purls and yarn overs. We will be slipping stitches, knitting two stitches together, passing stitches over, as well as some simple cables.
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Any questions or concerns feel free to email me at ramavasc@yahoo.com

Hugs,
Rachel

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Our Birdfeeders have been invaded!
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We have 3 birdfeeders for all our birds to eat out of...one would think that 3 feeders would be plenty for all the birds, and they usually are except for today. Today, I counted 6 squirrels fighting over all 3 of our feeders...and if you've ever heard squirrels fighting over something you know they can get quite obnoxious! They are so loud and so feisty and very bold which would make any bird think twice about perching to have a snack!

Yes, these squirrels can be cute but they are also very cheeky & greedy!
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They make sure no one interupts them as they fill their cheeks, leaving hardly any sunflower seeds for the cute little birdies...their little gluttons I tell you!
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Just look at the look on this one as I got in his face with my camera...he thinks he owns the joint!
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Grabbing every last morsel...
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So now I'm off to go fill the feeders once again so the birds can have a fill too...would you believe these cute little furry balls of fluff actually attack the birds?...and not just the little itty bitty chickadees...they pounce on the big blue jays and whiskey jacks too! They really are a nuisance!
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I finished one knitting project and started another one but ran into a bit of a snag so I've put that one on hold for now.
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Almost time to think of what to make for dinner...you ever get in that supper rut?...where you feel like you're always cooking the same things leaving you uninspired to cook supper night after night? Well, that's where I'm at right now...I'm bored of the same old same old. Where do you look for inspiration when looking for new recipes? TV? Internet? Magazines? Cook Books? I feel like I need new ideas, nothing fancy shmancy, just something simple and delicious that the whole family will enjoy.
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Hope you're all having a great day!
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Hugs,


Rachel

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Yes, it's more deer pictures.......
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...but I just can't resist posting more! This morning they were back and I got them to pose nice for the camera!

Can't tell if this one's smiling or not?

What a little cutie!

Here comes another one....

...and another one. Can you see her in the back there, behind the tree?
If you click on the photo you'll be able to really get a good look at her.

There she is!

They looked like they were friends until they started hoofing eachother! What's up with that? Don't ya think they look a bit like kangaroos?...especially when they get up on their hind legs?
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Kids are at school, hubby's at work, and while I'd love to sit and gawk at all the wildlife in our backyard, I do have some housework to take care of and then I plan to finish the little project I have on the needles...I'll probably have to blow the dust off them...it seems like so long since I picked the needles up!
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Wishes to all for a great day!
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Hugs,

Rachel

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Oh Deer!
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Not much knitting going on around here...there's just been so much going on, plus I've been sick with a cold for a while now which seems to suck every last bit of energy out of me...can't wait to start feeling better.
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I couldn't resist posting pics of the deer that have been visiting us daily...yesterday morning there were 8 of the gorgeous creatures here roaming our yard! All pics are clickable :o)
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Take care and have yourselves a great day!
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Hugs,

Rachel

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Our January 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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Day 7


Thanks so much to Dee for her Gorgeous Scrubbie Sampler Pattern!
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You can post pics of your finished kals here in our group photo album!
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Thanks so much to everyone for knitting along with us!
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Hope you all enjoyed it :o)

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Our January 2010 Mystery Dishcloth Knit Along
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Please feel free to join and knit along with us :o)

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