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It’s been a year now since my first finished object on Ravelry, and I’ve compiled some facts and highlights.

The very first project completed was a set of guest towels, followed by:

• 48 pairs of socks
• 2 pairs of slippers
• a felted accessory pouch
• a crochet curtain for the bathroom
• a lace table cloth
• 2 shawls (Multnomah by Kate Flagg and Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark)
• a capelet
• a sweater
• a fair isle cardigan (Sirdal by Dale of Norway)
• 2 hats
• 1 pair of fingerless mitts

Other significant facts:

• I currently have only one WIP (work in progress), the Prairie Rose Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark
• I will most likely cast on the Tempest cardigan by Ann Weaver, the 2010 Lace KALendar by Carmen Oliveras, and some socks in the next couple of days.
• I had 7 UFOs (unfinished objects) when I joined Ravelry. 3 of them are done, and I’ve added another 2.
• I finished 3 projects for the 2010 ravelympics, teamknitmore and teammanicpurl
• I learned to graft a sock toe, how to do a short-row heel, magic loop and 2-at-a-time socks, toe-up sock construction
• I discovered knitting on the Internet and knitalongs
• I listened to a lot of knitting podcasts
• I finished my first big lace project
• I got myself sock blockers:

Highlights:

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It is time for the end-of-month housekeeping. I’ve completed five projects – 4 pairs of socks and a shawl. In the order of completion:

Traveler’s Stocking by Nancy Bush knit with 1 skein of Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Select Semi Solids. Started January 31, 2010; completed March 9, 2010.

March 2010 SKA Mystery Sock, Belle Vitini, by Kristi Geraci knit with a skein of Malabrigo Yarn Sock. Started March 6, 2010; completed March 23, 2010.

The Easteregg Socks (birthday gift for my mum) knit with 2 balls of Sandnes Garn Smart. Started March 27, 2010; completed March 28, 2010.

Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark knit with Tess’ Designer Yarns Peruvian Sock. Started March 21, 2010; completed March 27, 2010.

A pair of stashbuster toddler socks knit with scraps of DROPS Fabel. Started March 28, 2010, completed March 29, 2010.

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I have tested a few myths today.

1. Drinking coca cola is like drinking sugared water.
False: cola contains 40.5g sugar while a glucose intolersnce test contains 75g sugar (35ml). The latter tastes insanely sweet even with lemon juice added.

2. A high intake of sugar make you hyperactive.
False: the said test did not cause me to leave my chair in the waiting room and gave me nothing but a massive headache.

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It is time for the end-of-month housekeeping. I’ve completed six projects – a fair isle cardigan, 3 pairs of socks, and 2 hibernating UFOs. In the order of completion:

Spey Valley Sock by Nancy Bush knit with 2 skeins of ShibuiKnits Sock. Started January 30, 2010; completed February 2, 2010.

Sirdal Socks assembled by myself based on stitch pattern from Dale of Norway. Knit with Dale of Norway/Dalegarn Baby Ull. Started February 6, 2010; completed February 13, 2010.

Bluky summer cotton sweater knit with Garnstudio DROPS Ice. The pattern is from Familien 14/2006.Started June 2, 2009; completed February 27, 2010. Part of Ravelympics 2010

Lace table cloth knit with 3 balls of Idena Maxi (1650.0m). The pattern is from Familien 26/2005. Started 2007, completed February 27, 2010. Part of Ravelympics 2010

Basket Check Socks by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott knit with 2 skeins of Sandnes Garn Sisu Fantasy. Started January 29, 2010; completed February 28, 2010.

Sirdal cardigan, size 24 months.
Pattern: Sirdal – Baby by Dale of Norway / Dale Design
Yarn: Dale of Norway/Dalegarn Baby Ull.
Started February 13, 2010; completed February 28, 2010. Part of Ravelympics 2010

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Welcome to my new blog. It has been marinating for a quite a while; now time has come to unearth it. Here you will find out what I am about – yarn issues, food fantasies, technical communication, (hidden) geek tendencies, my boyfriend and cohabitant Pedro, our dog Quita, and life in general.

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