tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57643687317909116382024-03-14T07:03:55.093-07:00We Do Not Have A Knitting ProblemIrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.comBlogger1064125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-22264202993865680522017-06-10T15:12:00.000-07:002017-06-10T15:44:13.920-07:00Good things.1. Fresh flowers. I try to buy them as often as I can when I know I'll be home to enjoy them. My rule of thumb, under $10. Mostly thanks to Trader Joe's :)<br />
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2. Reading. Actual books. It has been awhile, but with summer upon us, I've been making more time to sit and read. My current faves.<br />
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3. The love of a doggy. Our sweet Puddles went to heaven two weeks ago. It happened suddenly. Her heart was literally too big. Oh, I miss her so. And so does Pa and Bailey. But we were blessed with that sweet girl for 12 years. I never, ever, ever thought I was a dog person until these sweet doggies entered my life. I'm misty-eyed now just thinking about how she was always the first to greet me at the door (Bailey is a bit too, um...lazy, dare I say?! ha.). You guys were awesome with your love and prayers on IG and FB. Thank you. But, dear Puddy filled this blog with her sweet little eyelashes and tongue, so I had to share a few more pics. My heart.<br />
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And for a trip down memory lane, here's <a href="http://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/search?q=puddles" target="_blank">all the posts with Puddles</a> in them...oh my sweet girl.<br />
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4. Designing. And seeing you guys knit the things I design. I've released another hat pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chugach-2" target="_blank">Chugach</a>. Remember, t<a href="http://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-post-from-anchorage-airport.html" target="_blank">he glaciers and that crazy 2 mile tunnel in Alaska</a>?! Finally that hat pattern is done. Next up. The matching mitts.<br />
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When my fabulous friend, knitter, model, and graphic designer, <a href="http://knitterella.com/" target="_blank">Knitterella</a> shared her picture of her finished Chugach this week, I thought, heck let's have a sale! So grab the pattern now for $3 til tomorrow night! Jill is such a talented designer, I have to say I'm honored and flattered that she still enjoys knitting my patterns once in awhile :)<br />
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And Sarah of the <a href="http://thepluckyknitter.com/" target="_blank">Plucky Knitter</a> shared the sneak peek of her June Classics in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/steward" target="_blank">Steward Hat</a> pattern so I couldn't help but put that on sale for the month of June too! I'm so blessed to be part of this awesome, support knitting community!! Sarah is celebrating her 10-year anniversary sale this weekend so grab a skein and cast on!<br />
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5. Quiet. I'm craving it so much lately. The peace and quiet and solitude. Whether it is the quiet of my morning swims, the silence of my mind while I'm journaling, or meditating or praying, I find myself anxious if I don't get enough of it during the day. I've been listening to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Present-Over-Perfect-Leaving-Frantic/dp/0310342996/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497132143&sr=8-1&keywords=present+over+perfect" target="_blank">Shauna Niequist's Present over Perfect</a> (LOVE!) and here are a few quotes that I just loved from the book. So many.<br />
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6. Cooking. New recipes too.<br />
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<a href="https://emilycgardner.com/2013/04/17/shauna-niequists-blueberry-crisp/" target="_blank">Blueberry Crisp</a><br />
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<a href="https://ifgathering.com/table/summer-salad/" target="_blank">Summer Salad</a><br />
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Any new easy recipes you've guys recommend for all the lovely summer fruits and veggies at the farmer's market?<br />
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7. A lovely weekend with Pa and Bailey Boo, in my town :)<br />
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8. Casting on new things. Simple garter stitch of Cobh.<br />
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Hope your weekend is filled with good things too.<br />
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With love and gratitude xoxo<br />
Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-8208062486601591252017-03-16T23:03:00.000-07:002017-03-16T23:03:22.155-07:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!<br />
Oh Ed, how I love thee, let me count the ways.<br />
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Seriously. If you haven't listened to Ed Sheeran's new album, you're missing out on some happy.<br />
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Happy St. Patrick's Day by the way!!!<br />
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Here are the details everyone...<br />
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There's been just a bit of knitting around here.....<br />
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I hope to finish this hat...someday.<br />
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Have a great weekend everyone! I'll definitely be celebrating.<br />
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IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-81976531197698338892017-02-12T21:42:00.000-08:002017-02-12T23:43:58.223-08:00Happenings.And just like that, February, or birthday month as we like to call it around here, is almost half way over. Here's a bit of what is happening...<br />
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Another version of <a href="https://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/2014/11/good-things.html" target="_blank">Magpie's 1st birthday sweater</a>, this time a smaller version. A new design coming sometime this year. Funny, going back to read that old post, I knit Magpie's larger version in less than a week. This one was started when Blue-eyed princess was born, and she's already 16 months old?!?!<br />
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Those fingerless gloves flew off the needles. I just started those last week. Knitting mojo is definitely back. I could have finished them last weekend, but I forced myself to put them down and do some much needed work that needed to be done.<br />
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A bit of <a href="http://www.cmt.com/shows/nashville" target="_blank">fluff</a> but it pairs well with knitting. And I'm just so glad Reyna, Scarlette, and Juliette are back. And I can't wait for Juliette to sing some gospel. Go girl.<br />
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Duh. It happens. I can't help it. Not this song in particular, just the Nashville songs that I may or may not have downloaded over the years. Or the Pandora Nashville cast radio station. Yep. That's a thing too. My music tastes are just about as eclectic as me.<br />
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For some reason, yesterday morning I decided to change my routine and go for a walk instead of to the gym. Maybe it was because it had finally stopped raining. Or perhaps I just wanted to do something different for my birthday. I do know that that was the best decision I made yesterday and it set my day off just right. I wandered down a street of houses and decided to walk a certain time one way and then turn back, going somewhere I hadn't driven or gone before. I ended up discovering this beautiful walking trail, practically right around the corner. The light was beautiful. The clouds were breathtaking. When my grandma and great-aunts moved to Reno, they used to always comment on the clouds and say how different they looked up there. As if you were closer to them. I loved how they were guaranteed to comment on their beauty, but I didn't necessarily think they looked different than in San Francisco. I find myself commenting on the clouds and sky here too, though. Yesterday I felt their presence, my grandma and great-aunts. A birthday blessing. I realized that perhaps it isn't the clouds that are different...it's our eyes. My eyes. When you have a certain sense of peace, you do see things differently. I realized that yesterday for the first time on my walk.<br />
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Another new design. Grace Now. Coming soon.<br />
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As is our tradition, the birthday sale is in full swing for the rest of the month! Enjoy 20% off all <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/irishgirlieknits" target="_blank">IGK patterns</a> through the end of the month, including any new ones I release...I'm hoping at least one!<br />
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Goodness. Love. Dream. My <a href="http://glassybaby.com/" target="_blank">gifts</a> to myself this year.<br />
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43 feels amazing. Keep going, girlie. I'm so grateful.<br />
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I can't wait to hear what's been happening with you guys this month. Share away in the comments.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-52396334373579381612017-01-29T21:27:00.000-08:002017-01-29T23:44:41.113-08:00 Good things.Definitely one of those weeks where daily I tried to find the good things. Here are just a few as I look back over my week.<br />
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1. OMG. <a href="http://emilymcdowell.com/collections/enamel-pins?page=1" target="_blank">Want</a>. All of these. Seriously. The one that caught my attention originally was 'Unfriended a Racist' but other faves include 'Stopped Caring About Bullshit,' ' I could cover my Field bag in them.<br />
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2. Speaking of my <a href="http://www.fringesupplyco.com/product/fringe-supply-project-bag" target="_blank">knitting bag</a>, I love it.<br />
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Yep. That's unfinished Christmas knitting. Oh well. It happens to the best of us.<br />
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3. And I was pretty proud to be part of the knitting community last weekend. I was there in spirit. I was working with an awesome team of women that morning and we shared our own stories... our own mini-march of sorts, since we couldn't be there. Four American women. Diverse and similar our small group was- Christian, Muslim, mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, people of color, white, affected by autoimmune disease, cancer, autism....And that's just what little we know about each other. We don't know everyone's complete story. When one of the women talked about the pink pussyhats, I was so honored to share pictures of you guys on IG and explain more about it. Whether or not you agree with the movement, it is still an awesome thing to see the power of knitters. <a href="https://www.masondixonknitting.com/2017-year-handknit-hat/" target="_blank">Kay Gardiner</a> summed it up perfectly I think.<br />
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4. <a href="http://knittedwit.com/" target="_blank">Knitted Wit's</a> new colorway, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/507462557/be-mine?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">Be Mine</a>, where 10% of the sales of this colorway will forever go to Planned Parenthood.<br />
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5. Knitting sure does soothe the soul. I'm so glad I've found my needles again after such a hard year last year. This morning I knit a bit while I was watching church on Facebook. Yep. That's a thing now. I try to get home to Church every other weekend. I love my <a href="http://www.lovecenter.org/index-0.html" target="_blank">Love Center Church family</a> and am so blessed to have found a church family, and then I moved. I'm sure there are lovely churches here, but I'm just not ready yet having just found a church family I love. It is such a welcoming, non-denominational church, if you happen to live in the Oakland/Bay Area community, with an amazing music ministry too (you can check out some of the services/music on <a href="https://www.periscope.tv/lovecenterministries/1YqGoErgOBvxv" target="_blank">periscope</a>).<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/naylor-street" target="_blank">Naylor Street</a><br />
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I also took it to my mani/pedi this afternoon, part of my self-care routine these past few months.<br />
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6. Yes, that is sparkly gold nail polish. Not my typical go-to color, but kinda goes with one of my anthems this month.<br />
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Now if that isn't bubblegum pop, I don't know what is. I don't even know who Britt Nicole is. Little Snowboarder must have downloaded this song on my phone way back when. I added it to my workout playlist this January since it was peppy. But damn. Those lyrics got to me.<br />
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<b><i>You're one in a million. This, this is for all the girls</i></b><br />
<b><i>Boys all over the world</i></b><br />
<b><i>Whatever you've been told</i></b><br />
<b><i>You're worth more than gold</i></b><br />
<b><i>So hold your head up high</i></b><br />
<b><i>It's your time to shine</i></b><br />
<b><i>From the inside out it shows</i></b><br />
<b><i>You're worth more than gold</i></b><br />
<b><i>You're worth more than gold.</i></b><br />
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We are enough and so worth it. But I think sometimes we women need to hear this message a little bit more, and definitely more from each other. So sure, sparkly gold nail polish today :) Shine.<br />
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7. <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/victoria/" target="_blank">Victoria</a>. And not just because of the Cavi.<br />
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8. Baby sweater just needs a button. Woohooo!!<br />
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And yes, this one is a new design at some point.<br />
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9. Sunsets. Seriously, this beauty was on my drive home this week.<br />
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10. All the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/steward" target="_blank">Steward</a> love you guys have shown this past week! Thank you supporting my new pattern release.<br />
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<a href="http://thepluckyknitter.com/" target="_blank">The Plucky Knitter</a> featured it as The Ox Mystery Match too!<br />
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I wanted to share better photos of the one I knit with speckled Plucky yarn and a contrast brim, but unfortunately this is the best I can do. With the crazy rain we had a week ago, my hat went missing somewhere. Hopefully, someone is wearing it and giving it lots of love. One can hope.<br />
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It is on sale for a few more days if you haven't had a chance to purchase it. <br />
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11. Daily gratitude list in my bullet journal, which I love by the way. This daily act of remembering all I have to be grateful for has been helpful in so many ways.<br />
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11. Candle light. I've found this simple act of lighting a candle calming these past few weeks, especially amongst such chaos. Focusing on the positive, the light, instead of the darkness. A daily act, similar to the gratitude list, that is making it easier to focus.<br />
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It prompted me to find a few of my favorite light/dark quotes to share with you guys, in case you needed a bit of inspiration for the week ahead.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-91264206435136036902017-01-18T18:43:00.000-08:002017-01-18T18:55:07.334-08:00StewardThere are some designs that mean a little bit more to me than others. The ones named after <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-sullivan-family-collection" target="_blank">my</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-woods-family-collection" target="_blank">family</a> I'm especially fond of. And t<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/steward" target="_blank">he pattern</a> I'm releasing today is one of those types of designs.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/steward" target="_blank">Steward</a>, shown in <a href="http://thepluckyknitter.com/" target="_blank">The Plucky Knitter Snug</a> Worsted, colorway Icey Audrey</i><br />
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Knitting this hat healed my heart a bit. I just didn't realize it at the time. I knit this hat over and over and over last year. It was probably the only thing I knit for months. The name came to me one night at bible study when my Pastor spoke about stewardship and that we needed to be good stewards of the gifts God had given us. I could knit. And knit I did.<br />
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Six times to be exact. The only thing I could knit because I had lost my knitting motivation. You know its bad when you're not doing the things you love to do. This was just easy enough to knit a row here or there.<br />
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And I thought things were better. I was knitting again. Being diagnosed with cancer twice and the pain and fear that comes with that would not beat me. But I could not get the pattern written down. I was stuck. For months.<br />
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That's where the journey of this design really healed my heart a bit. Realizing I needed to let a lot go has cleared my mind of so much lately. In that act of letting go, surrendering if you will, I was able to write this pattern. Something that I struggled with (let's be clear guys, it's an easy 2-page pattern!) for months became so easy all of a sudden.<br />
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That is an entirely different type of gift. One I'm learning to be grateful for daily.<br />
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I hope you enjoy it.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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<b>P.S. The pattern is on sale for $5 through the end of January, but you can get an extra 20% off this pattern and any other IGK pattern ($6 or less) with the coupon code: GIFTS through Sunday, 1/22/17.</b><br />
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<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-44028061237965361712017-01-15T19:08:00.000-08:002017-01-15T23:12:09.711-08:00HappeningsTaking a few moments to share and reflect on all the lovely things that have been happening this past week. <br />
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Yes. I sent <a href="http://knitterella.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Knitterella</a>, my graphic designer extraordinaire, my first pattern of 2017. It felt incredible to be able to have the focus to sit down and write a knitting pattern. <br />
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Technically, I'm listening to and reading this one. My only regret is not discovering <a href="http://brenebrown.com/" target="_blank">Brene Brown's</a> work sooner. But I'm not sure I would have appreciated it the same way.<br />
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<a href="http://shereadstruth.com/" target="_blank">She Reads Truth</a>. The just enough bible study I was looking for last year and it has been nice to get back to my daily readings when I can. Peace and calm is something I'm focusing on this year, so this quote was exactly what I needed this week.<br />
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Cows. I love that my new town feels like it is just on the edge of suburbia/city life. I see cows everyday. And I love it. It brings a smile to my face. I hope I say that in the summer when I'm sure it smells a bit too.<br />
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Fresh flowers. These beauties from Trader Joe's have lasted all week and I'm so glad that I've started filling my home with a few fresh stems.<br />
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Isn't it a lovely way of knowing you're in the right place, when you walk into your favorite local coffee shop, and your local yarn store owner is hanging out knitting with her friends?! Today was just a lovely afternoon where I felt like I was where I belonged. And, I didn't know such a ginormous pompom maker existed, so I'll be stopping into <a href="http://knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Knitique</a> sometime soon to get me one (yep, they ship too).<br />
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Lauren Daigle, love her entire album, but this song has been my anthem this week<br />
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Myself. Easier said than done, but loving and taking care of myself is my number one priority this year.<br />
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I'd love to hear what has been happening with you. What are you loving, reading, listening to, knitting? Here's to a great week ahead.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
<b><i><br /></i></b>IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-82428556216365825892017-01-08T16:53:00.001-08:002017-01-08T16:54:35.522-08:00 Home Sweet HomeAmazing how a simple picture can capture so much.<br />
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It has been quite awhile since I've been able to sit down and watch a movie and knit. Let's face it. The knitting mojo went 'poof' the last year or two. That we already knew. So just the fact that I was knitting is exciting. But watching a movie and knitting, something so many of us knitters can do, has been challenging for me the past year or two. When my dad and I would watch tv together, he would ask why I wasn't knitting and I'd say it was too hard to concentrate or my head hurt or I just couldn't. HUH??!?!<br />
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I know. If you're a knitter, that may sound odd. If you aren't a knitter, give us a netflix marathon and watch the knitting magic happen. Movies and tv knitting are my jam. Were.<br />
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Yes, yesterday it was lovely to find the calm and stillness that I've been needing for a long time to be able to sit, enjoy a movie and knit at the same time. Maybe not the best movie choice to go along with that as someone teased, but I've been wanting to see that movie since I saw the preview way back when. And goodness, technically this wee baby sweater was going to be the blue-eyed princess', and she's already 15 months old!<br />
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So it is exciting that today I just need to finish a wee sleeve.<br />
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It is also exciting that today I'm not wandering anymore. HUH??!?! My home life has been in transition in one way or another since <a href="https://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/2009/12/just-what-i-needed.html" target="_blank">December 2009</a>. It has taken longer than expected, but last month I made a big step in planting roots for where I want my home to be during this next season of my life.<br />
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I knit that sweater and watched that movie in my home. In a space that I chose and created and am still creating.<br />
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It may have been fueled by <a href="http://templecoffee.com/" target="_blank">amazing coffee</a> too, ha. I love exploring new places, and discovered <a href="http://templecoffee.com/" target="_blank">Temple Coffee</a> yesterday. Any other local faves in the Sacramento area?<br />
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The <a href="http://www.glassybaby.com/" target="_blank">glassybaby</a> candle above was a gift, and I've fallen in love with the company. When perusing their website I gravitated right to the blues and the <a href="http://www.glassybaby.com/home-sweet-home" target="_blank">one</a> below, before I even read the name.<br />
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I think you can guess which candle my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/irishgirlieknits/stash/trade" target="_blank">destash</a> money may be going towards. (pssst: mention moving sale and receive 10% off any of my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/irishgirlieknits/stash/trade" target="_blank">destash here</a>).<br />
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One more thing about my knitting and movie time that I'm grateful for is that it also helped me find my voice for this blog post. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.... there's so much social media out there and I've missed my blog, my virtual home sweet home. I think it's the <a href="http://yarnharlot.ca/" target="_blank">Yarn Harlot</a> who describes her blog as her home, her space. Yes. I get to chose the layout and if I want ads or if I want the feed to show in chronological order or not (oh Instagram...you messed that up!). I've missed my knitting and connecting with you guys. So hi. Here I am today, on my way to my favorite coffee place to write this post for me and for you.<br />
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<b>More love. Less fear.</b><br />
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My hope and prayer for us all this year. Happy New Year!<br />
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This isn't a big reflection post...I'm trying to get back into the things I love, like posting more regularly, so let's not make it harder, 'mkay? </div>
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Things I love you ask? Here are a few. Well, let's stick with the theme and make it 10.</div>
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1. Pom Poms. I want to put them on everything this year. They make everything a little bit happier, and we can all use more happy. Now if only I could knit faster.</div>
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2. Finishing things. Ha! Finally. The recipient didn't want a pom pom. I didn't understand it.</div>
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3. Anything <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/?cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-AysPbYF8vuM-_-11-_-3" target="_blank">Jo Malone</a>. You know when you hear lots of lovely things about something and you know you'll probably love it, but you don't want to go down the rabbit hole? Well that was me for so long, until I was treated to these mini perfumes. OMG. Love them all. Pretty sure I'd love everything in this line.</div>
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4. Me time! Self-care....who knew?! From acupuncture, to knitting, to swimming... making me a priority has been an awesome thing that I realized I had forgotten to do for awhile. We need to do that more often, don't you think?!</div>
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5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXi6IHFHeIA" target="_blank">This song</a>. It's been in my head since he sent it to me to listen to. I love that I have my own personal DJ now :)</div>
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6. Sales. Here you go! Our blogiversary sales start today..... <a href="http://ravel.me/irishgirlieknits/igkdfa" target="_blank">50% off these select patterns</a> from now until Dec. 6. NO COUPON NEEDED (just add to Ravelry cart and discount is applied). Be sure to check back later this week for more patterns on sale too!</div>
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7. Tea. Thank goodness I love it, as I'm trying to slowly wean myself off of my beloved iced cafe au laits. #darnmilk<br />
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8. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long" target="_blank">Indie Design 2016 Gift-A-Long</a>! I'm so excited to be a participating designer again this year. Jump on over to this group and check out the amazing indie designers, cast on a gift (for anyone! yourself included!), and let's enjoy this holiday season.</div>
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10. This man.<br />
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I'll be honest. It has been a year around here. You've noticed the blog has been quiet. In part because I've been busy. But also because I've been trying to figure things out. You know me...if I don't have anything happy or nice to say, I tend not to say it. Ha. My knitting has suffered a bit from that too.<br />
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Case in point: This hat has been on the needles since August. It is the only knitting I've worked on. What?!?! I think I've been on the decrease section for forever. It'll be remedied today. Promise.<br />
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The last few months though, I have finally started to find myself again, despite the lack of knitting. I truly feel like it started last February when I found a home at a new church and the message of my amazing pastor was to profess that we are blessed. I'm blessed.<br />
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You're blessed. We are all blessed. Especially those of us in this amazing knitting community....I have friends from all walks of life, political viewpoints, religions, parts of the country and world because of knitting. And for that I'm truly blessed. It helps me believe that our country will be ok.<br />
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I miss my knitters though. I've needed to take some time to take care of me, and sometimes to do that, you have to put other things on hold. I've been writing though. Trying to find my voice again. And journaling has reminded me how much I miss blogging.<br />
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I started eating right again. Drinking my shakeology. Started Weight Watchers. Got back to swimming. Told myself my head didn't hurt NO MATTER HOW IT FELT! Put some pretty lipstick on again. Baby steps.<br />
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This picture is probably the best I've felt, both inside and out in a long time! And those of you who follow my on Instagram, THANK YOU, for cheering me on along the way. The journey is part of the blessing and is teaching me a lot about myself.<br />
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Technically, I did finish some knitting. This gorgeous <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cannon-beach" target="_blank">Cannon Beach scarf</a> has needed to be blocked forever. I finally did that last weekend and I love it (so much so that I marked the pattern on sale for $4.50 through Nov. 15!).<br />
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The gorgeous gradient yarn is <a href="https://blacktrilliumfibres.com/collections/front-page/products/gradient-yarn-pebble-sock" target="_blank">Pebble Sock Gradient Yarn</a> from <a href="https://blacktrilliumfibres.com/" target="_blank">Black Trillium Fibres</a>. I have a few sets to design with, and trust me, after blocking this, my creative juices are flowing again! I can't wait to get back to designing!!<br />
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Gradients are everywhere....even when I was getting a mani/pedi last week...another part of my self-care routine.<br />
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Are you still knitting with gradients? I've got a few in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/irishgirlieknits/stash/trade" target="_blank">destash</a> if you need some! Trust me, I still have plenty. I may not have been knitting, but you know, yarn shopping....it happens.<br />
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My heart has been happy too, I'll admit. Amazing once you focus on taking care of yourself what can happen.<br />
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So yes, even though this week has been heartbreaking and challenging and filled with emotions for many of us, I choose to focus on my blessings. Last weekend, I had downloaded some new songs. Two of them have been playing over and over for me this week. First, this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDnrYaDPcig" target="_blank">one</a>. They sang it at church this morning too.<br />
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The next one was from Hamilton. Now, you all know I LOVE my broadway shows. But I'm not a fan of spoilers! So I haven't really downloaded the Hamilton soundtrack or read the screenplay like almost the rest of the world. Tempted and still might, but I haven't. But I did download the few songs from the Mixtape version (I know, I know...could be considered sacrilege?). Particularly because I loved Kelly Clarkson's version of <a href="http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a813824/kelly-clarkson-stirring-rendition-hamilton-its-quiet-uptown-listen-here/" target="_blank">It's Quiet Uptown</a>.<br />
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As I listened to it Wednesday, the song took on new meaning. <a href="http://genius.com/Lin-manuel-miranda-its-quiet-uptown-lyrics" target="_blank">The lyrics</a> are so powerful.<br />
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Wishing us all a peace-filled week ahead.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
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It's fall. And even here in California, it is knitting weather time! Definitely time to dust off the keyboard and get back to blogging. I MISS you guys! Fortunately, I'm still around on Instagram and love seeing so many of you there.<br />
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There has been a bit of knitting the past few months. Not much, to be honest. But some. Hats. The same hat. A long meditation of hat knitting.<br />
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Trying not to jinx it, but hopefully an easy hat pattern soon to come!<br />
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The munchkins got bigger. Someone started preschool!!!<br />
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And someone turned ONE!!<br />
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What a year!<br />
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And since it is October, which is normally, Plucktober....a month to celebrate our beloved Plucky Knitter yarns, it is time to offer a bit of a sale. This year it is Plucktovember (go figure!)! Have fun shopping for all your fall and holiday knitting <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/irishgirlieknits" target="_blank">Irishgirlie pattern</a>!<br />
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And as a special extra, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballydesmond" target="_blank">Ballydesmond</a>, last year's favorite fingerless gloves pattern, is also on sale for an additional 30% off, through October 31. No coupon needed. These are such a quick knit, especially in worsted! Check out all these knit up here.<br />
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Nice to see you all back here and I hope to be back soon! Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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Check out those sweaters. And listen to that brogue. Oh, it makes my heart smile. We will definitely be listening to the Clancy Brothers today.<br />
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And watching Darby O'Gill and the Little People.<br />
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Of course, I've made sure my knitting is appropriate...cables...and a lovely handmade Irish stitch marker from<a href="http://yarnaddictconfessions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> ReneeAnneKnits</a>! Thanks dear! Love it.<br />
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And Irish soda bread. OMG. Best part about this bread is I discovered it at a LOCAL San Mateo bakery (Cake Creations) and they make it year round, and dad loves it! Not as good as my sister's, but pretty darn close!<br />
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Friday we'll celebrate with the munchkins....they are growing fast!<br />
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Here are the details everyone...<br />
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I'll be wearing my Ring of Kerry today!<br />
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Be sure to check back tomorrow! We'll have a special guest post from Erica!<br />
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What are you all enjoying today and this weekend? Aren't we all a little Irish today?<br />
Happy St. Patrick's Day!<br />
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First. The hat. Plucky Knitter designed the perfect hat to watch Netflix subtitled Mystery Series to (note: I loved Dicte and Witnesses). Meet the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/conversationalist" target="_blank">Conversationalist Hat</a>. Modeled by not so little snowboarder, but I pretty much have worn it every rainy day we've had!<br />
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The gray definitely makes my blue eyes pop! It seems to do the trick for Emmypie's blue eyes too!<br />
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At the beginning of January I went to TNNA in San Diego. I debuted a new design there, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cobh" target="_blank">Cobh</a>, in Anzula's lovely fingering and DK yarns. I love this design....it's basically a Summer Wind shawl and perfect for playing with color.<br />
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And our holidays were all about making memories, as they should be. I sure do hope you all had a lovely holiday and new year with your families too. Despite my absence here and ravelry, I've tried to keep up on Facebook and instagram and it looks like most of you have been busy too!<br />
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And sweet baby Emmypie looked like a Downton Abbey baby at her baptism too.<br />
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So there's the catching up. Today, I still haven't quite found my knitting mojo. I finished this single Ballydesmond back at the beginning of January at TNNA, and I'm still working on the second one?!<br />
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I have three new designs I need to write up, and I think that is what has stumped my mojo. I want to cast on a new design, but I won't let myself until I get those designs done. But at the same time, I don't really want to knit anything else.<br />
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A reminder to look up once in awhile :)<br />
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And I know this is late, but like last year, for the rest of the month we'll be celebrating birthday month around here! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/irish-girlie-knits-designs" target="_blank">All patterns</a> are 20% off for February! No coupon necessary. And hopefully by the end of the month I'll have those three new ones ready to go!<br />
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Next week is Stitches West so I'll definitely be back MUCH sooner to talk knitting!<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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(top: left to right) <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fiar" target="_blank">Fiar</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peek-a-boo-penelope" target="_blank">Peek-a-boo Penelope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kenmare-lace-hat" target="_blank">Kenmare Lace Hat</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballydesmond" target="_blank">Ballydesmond</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wish-i-might" target="_blank">Wish I Might</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/naylor-street" target="_blank">Naylor Street</a>, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/golden-state" target="_blank">Golden State</a>.<br />
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A few of my favorites and a few of this year's new ones! A little something for everyone.<br />
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Happy Knitting!!<br />
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Happy Happy Blogiversary!<br />
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I can't believe that 9 years has passed. I met Irish Girlie through our local Knit Nite (I've met the best people that way) and have enjoyed being part of her posse as she discovered and shared her wonderful design skills. The picture above is from our 2009 trip to Port Ludlow and my first Sock Camp so so long ago. So much knitting, food, and fun.<br />
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It didn't take long for IGK Designs to start going gangbusters and I got to take pictures of the gorgeous designs usually with the stunning <a href="http://ilikecake.org/" target="_blank">Thayer</a> to model.<br />
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The shoot for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comfort-food">Comfort Food</a> mitts and cowl set was a blast and just looking at the pictures makes me want to head to a cafe for some comforting hot chocolate.<br />
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I love how a soft chunky yarn makes them feel like a warm hug. Especially if you do them in a luxurious Plucky Knitter yarn like the ones above.<br />
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The pattern of cables is so easy to memorize that I chose it to accompany me to Italy last year.<br />
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So many good memories come back whenever I slip these on.<br />
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This pattern has become my go-to holiday knit. And paired with the cowl or separately, they are sure to be treasured by anyone who receives them. <b>The pattern is 50% off from now until Dec. 13, 11:59pm PST.</b><br />
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Be sure to check out what other IGK designs are popular gifts for the holidays over in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/irish-girlie-knits-designs/3331134/1-25" target="_blank">Irish Girlie Ravelry Group December KAL</a> So much loveliness to choose from. <br />
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Since it is the weekend, let's celebrate with a contest and a few other patterns on sale. First, Tricia mentions that Comfort Food is one of her go-to holiday gifts. What are your go-to holiday gifts this year? They can be knitting related or not...leave you suggestion in the comments and you'll be entered to win an IGK pattern of your choice and a few Knitterella gift tags and cards that I'll put in the mail to you next week!<br />
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Gift knits for the babies in your life....<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-baby-kate" target="_blank">Sweet Baby Kate</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dear-baby-francis" target="_blank">Dear Baby Francis</a> are both 50% off this weekend, until Dec. 13, 11:59pm PST with Comfort Food.<br />
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And one of my favorite go-to knits from last year, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sorin" target="_blank">Sorin</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sorin-fingerless-gloves" target="_blank">Sorin Fingerless Gloves</a>, also on sale this weekend!<br />
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<br />Tricia @CheekyAttitudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06314331832257064255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-76072546169058997122015-12-09T00:20:00.000-08:002015-12-09T13:53:28.336-08:00Good things.This time of year I can't help but reflect and focus on all the good things, even though it may be hard with what is going on in the world around us or around the holidays when people we love aren't with us. Two years ago at this time I was going through radiation, so it is hard to not feel blessed. I'll be honest, last year was a hard year too, and this year has been filled with so many blessings. So my list of good things may be a bit random. From sentimental, to my typical good knitting things, to a favorite recipe. And our blogiversary sale continues. Just a heads up :) I'm trying to find the light.<br />
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1. I'm going to start with an easy one. Did you see <a href="http://knittersreview.com/article_tool.asp?article=/review/profile/151203_a.asp" target="_blank">Clara Parke's 2015 Gift List</a>? So many lovely things on it. I'll be honest. I ordered a little something for myself from <a href="http://www.toltyarnandwool.com/" target="_blank">Tolt Yarn and Wool</a>. Sister, don't look....I have dreams of knitting <a href="http://www.toltyarnandwool.com/products/online-only-tolt-hearth-slippers-pattern-pdf-download" target="_blank">this for Magpie</a> (or me and Pa someday!). </div>
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2. For all of us MI-5 lovers out there, did you know there was a movie that just came out?! Quite enjoyable!! We rented it this weekend and loved it. Oh how I wish Netflix would bring MI-5 back. It was perfect for knitting deadline marathons. I should also mention <a href="http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Jon_Snow" target="_blank">Jon Snow</a> is in MI-5. Enough said.</div>
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3. Balancing the holiday treats with healthy cooking! I'm still trying new healthy recipes to keep it interesting too. New favorites include this <a href="https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/seasonal-recipes/content/VjzteR4AAMkA6d0-/baked-oatmeal-from-near--far" target="_blank">Baked Oatmeal</a> (so good for a holiday brunch!). There are a few different versions of the same style recipe by <a href="http://101cookbooks.com/" target="_blank">Heidi Swanson</a> <a href="http://orangette.blogspot.com/2013/03/we-have-rhythm.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1050163/baked-oatmeal" target="_blank">here</a>. I used raspberries and almonds, btw. Delish!</div>
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Another winner was this <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/10/beef-leek-and-barley-soup/" target="_blank">beef, leek and barley soup from Smitten Kitchen</a>. I made this for the second time this past weekend and substituted stew meat (less fat) instead of the short ribs and added more veggies (green beans and carrots and celery). Another winner!</div>
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6. Our next pattern sale! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adare" target="_blank">Adare</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adare-fingerless-gloves" target="_blank">Adare Fingerless Gloves</a>. I just love this set, and I especially love some of the projects that have been popping up on the project pages too! You should check them out (this is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Margotchien/adare" target="_blank">my favorite probably</a>...every hat now needs a pompom!)</div>
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Each pattern is 50% through Dec. 10, 11:59pm PST, so just $3 each! Maybe a knitter you know has them in their queue....perfect time for a RAK?<br />
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Speaking of which....those of you on Instagram, have you seen the <a href="http://www.oninstagram.com/getyouryarnwishesgranted" target="_blank">#getyouryarnwishesgranted</a>? Talk about warm and fuzzy...I love it! I've already granted one wish....I'm just not fast enough granting the other wishes before someone else has gotten there. And also self-striping sock yarn is a very highly-wished for item. And I have none. Well, one skein of Canon Hand Dyed on my needles.<br />
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7. The munchkins in my life. My cup runneth over when I'm with them.<br />
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Someone else loves gingerbread cookies just as much as Auntie does!!<br />
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8. Yesterday (well, technically I'm still up late so really today in my book!) marked the start of the Year of Mercy for the Catholic Church. It is a Jubilee Year and Pope Francis has deemed it the Year of Mercy. Quite fitting for our world right now. A good thing in my book.<br />
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<a href="http://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/start.aspx?gid=609&pgid=61" target="_blank">Notre Dame has a prayer site</a> that I kind of love. It emails you daily prayers (anyone can sign up). I don't check the email every day, but on days that I need it, it is perfect. A small passage from the bible, a prayer, and a relevant story. And by relevant, I mean meaningful for us. How I remember the homily being during Mass when I was in college. Not something over my head or about something I couldn't relate too. Anyways, I thought I would share this today, in case one of you needed a little extra love and light. Insert your words for your God/faith/divine power where it says Holy Spirit/Lord or instead of Church, I like to think of me/us/community.<br />
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9. Happy Hanukkah to those that celebrate it!<br />
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10. Not necessarily a good thing....but 15 knitting days til Christmas. I'm so behind!<br />
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11. YAY!! I'm adding this one...it wasn't available last night when I posted. <a href="http://katedaviesdesigns.com/2015/12/09/the-books-are-here/" target="_blank">Kate Davies' new book</a> is available (or here it is on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/buachaille-at-home-in-the-highlands" target="_blank">ravelry</a>). I've enjoyed seeing each of the new patterns she's released....the one club I've kicked myself for not joining! It looks lovely. I splurged and just ordered it. Thanks Santa!<br />
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I can't believe this will be my 9th year of blogging! Happy blogiversary month! We've got a few fun things planned in the next few weeks for you. To kick it off, I thought we'd have a guest post! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/kzooerica" target="_blank">Erica</a> is going to talk a little about some of her favorite designs she's seen over in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long" target="_blank">Indie Design Gift-A-Long</a>. I'm so excited to be one of the Designers participating this year! And be sure to read to the end....we're starting blogiversary month off with some fun!!<br />
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Tick tock, tick tock...19 days left until Christmas. Can you believe it? I can't! I bet you want to knit a couple things and get them under the tree or in a stocking. Me too. I went searching through the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long" target="_blank">Indie Design Gift-A-Long</a> designs and thought I'd share my discoveries.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mikkey" target="_blank">Mikkey</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lee-meredith" target="_blank">Lee Meredith</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bluet" target="_blank">Bluet</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/bonnie-sennott" target="_blank">Bonnie Sennott</a><br />
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Cables and lace? How could you go wrong?<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/x-intercept" target="_blank">X-Intercept</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/star-athena" target="_blank">Star Athena</a><br />
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Knits and purls that spiral! Simple technique, yet a striking striped effect.<br />
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There are 335 designers participating in the Indie Giftalong, with several KALs to participate in with oodles of prizes. It's not too late to join in the fun (details <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long" target="_blank">here</a>) and get some gift knitting started and finished by December 31. Speaking of KALs, our Q4 KAL has started and the theme is Gift Knitting! Join in the fun <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/irish-girlie-knits-designs/3331134/1-25#2" target="_blank">here</a> and also double dip by entering your WIPs and FOs into both ravelry group contests. I have SO MANY Irish Girlie favorites, as you may have guessed, but I thought I'd highlight a few of my go-tos for gift knitting.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seamus-cowl--infinity-scarf" target="_blank">Seamus</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/irishgirlieknits" target="_blank">Irishgirlieknits</a><br />
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I can't even remember how many of these I knit. So quick and so fun because the cables are easy, plus you have a ton of vacation rows in between. I recently knit one for Padraig in a tweed and he is obsessed with how squishy it is!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alpine-lake" target="_blank">Alpine Lake</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/irishgirlieknits" target="_blank">Irishgirlieknits</a><br />
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This textured cowl is a dream to knit and works up in a flash in bulky. The loop is easily doubled for a warmer cowl and I love that the striking stitch pattern is unisex. I loved the version I knit in a bulky single<br />
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and I'm going to stash dive to whip up another for a quick teacher gift.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rathmore" target="_blank">Rathmore</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/irishgirlieknits" target="_blank">Irishgirlieknits</a><br />
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I love this for a gift knit! Stripes and lace make this a unique and impressive knit, that definitely delights the recipient. I knit this as a gift for a friend, and I must admit that I was a little sad when the knitting was done. It was such a dream to work up!<br />
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So tell me, tell me! What's your favorite IGK pattern to gift? And, hey, why not come on over and join us in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/irish-girlie-knits-designs/3331134/1-25" target="_blank">Irish Girlie Ravelry Group December KAL</a> which is all about gift knitting to tie in with the Indie Design GAL! See you there. - Erica<br />
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We usually celebrate blogiversary month with some fabulous specials and this time is no different. For the next two weeks, I'll be picking a few favorite patterns, with a little help from Erica and Tricia aka Cheeky Attitude, and marking them down for 50% off for 2-days only! So you'll need to check back here frequently so you don't miss out!<br />
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Erica's post reminded me of an old favorite, Alpine Lake. It really does knit up quickly in Bulky. The pattern is easy to memorize too! Don't have any bulky yarn? Double up some worsted and you are good to go...go up a needle size maybe if you aren't getting gauge.<br />
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So, from now until Dec. 8, 11:59pm PST, Alpine Lake is 50%, just $3.00! No coupon necessary!<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-67095121976459608502015-11-30T15:30:00.001-08:002015-11-30T15:30:51.742-08:00Grateful.After spending a lovely holiday weekend with family and friends, I can't help but feel grateful. I hope you all had a nice weekend and are ready for the holiday season. I know I am! I'm sitting at my favorite cafe, with their lovely holiday decorations up, enjoying a cafe au lait on this chilly afternoon, listening to Adele (do you love her new album as much as I do?!).<br />
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A few favorites from this weekend....<br />
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We had awesome seats for the Notre Dame-Stanford game! And I finished my hat just in time Friday night. The yarn, Plucky Knitter Cachet, is absolutely divine! The pattern is going to be a new one....the <a href="http://wedonothaveaknittingproblem.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-post-from-anchorage-airport.html" target="_blank">Chugach hat</a>, slouchy version.<br />
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The game was a heartbreaker....not quite enough luck for the Irish!<br />
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I think Lil' Guy liked his Grown-Up <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keegan-baby-hat--socks" target="_blank">Keegan</a>! Yes, yes....it has been forever since I knit him anything. We called this a cool skater hat and that seemed to help! What other 8 year old gets a Bello Worsted hat (that should read 45% cashmere!)?!?!<br />
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If you haven't had a chance to take advantage of my Thanksgiving sale, today is the last day.<br />
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And if you missed it, don't worry, December is blogiversary month! And you know we like to have some awesome specials for that!<br />
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I've also started a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/irish-girlie-knits-designs/3327998/1-25" target="_blank">healthy for the holidays thread</a> over in the IGK ravelry group! I'm starting the 21day fix program again tomorrow- serious commitment for the next 21 days! Feel free to pop over and join us as we share healthy tips and cheer each other on!<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-50296607152800462342015-11-18T23:38:00.000-08:002015-11-19T02:00:51.570-08:00Good things.I've been writing this post to you for a few weeks now. So many blessings and happenings, and good things. I'm trying to savor each and every one and focus more on the good things than the stress and health stuff. But, I'd be lying if I said things are all sunshine and rainbows. Tonight though, we have good things.<br />
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1. Emmypie. I have no idea if this will be her blogname forever, but it was either Taco Salad, el bebe dragon, or Emmypie. Or Mouse. She is just the sweetest thing! We love her.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/naylor-street" target="_blank">Naylor Street hat</a>, Plucky Primo Sport<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keegan-baby-hat--socks" target="_blank">Keegan ha</a>t, Plucky Knitter Primo<br />
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2. Big sister, Magpie, turned 2!!<br />
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3. I'm still trying lots of new healthy recipes. This delicious pumpkin bread recipe is <a href="http://cleaneatingwithadirtymind.com/2013/11/04/paleo-pumpkin-bread-a-new-fall-favorite-part-i/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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4. I've released quite a few new designs. I was pretty inspired by Plucktober. I only have one of these designs left to release.<br />
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I love all of the new designs, but <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballydesmond" target="_blank">Ballydesmond</a> has really taken off this past week! It was even featured on <a href="http://www.thepluckyknitter.com/warm-fuzzy-update/" target="_blank">The Plucky Knitter's blog</a> and newsletter this week (fyi.... update time!!)! The intuitive cables, the unisex nature of the design, and how quick these knit up certainly help. Plus, with the holidays coming up, I think everyone is thinking gift knitting (Tracey has already knit two pair this week for teacher gifts!).<br />
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5. Speaking of gift knitting, this year I'm participating in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long" target="_blank">Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2015</a>! Plus I plan to try to get some gift knitting done too!<br />
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Here are a few of my designs that will be on sale, along with lots of other indie designers (over 300!) patterns. The Gift-a-Long starts tomorrow, Nov. 19 at 8pm EST. Use the coupon code: <b>giftalong2015</b> to receive 25% off my select <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/gift-a-long-2015-521" target="_blank">GAL patterns</a>, as well as many other designers. The sale ends Nov. 27, but the gift knitting fun will continue until the end of the year.<br />
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6. Happy Halloween!<br />
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Man, I wish Lil' Guy lived closer. Look at that soccer star!<br />
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7. Chilly evenings and the first fire of the year. It is amazing to me that as the seasons change, I fall in love with each one again. But really, there is something about this time of year that I just love.<br />
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Yes, I'm stuck on fingerless gloves. These are in Primo Worsted Cold as Ice. Probably one of my favorite colors lately.<br />
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8. Our <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/irish-girlie-knits-designs/3287433/1-25" target="_blank">IGK Fall KAL</a>. I love when the KAL just clicks and everyone is active and enjoying the KAL. This one has been a fun one and will be wrapping up at the end of November.....just in time for our Gift-Knitting KAL!<br />
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9. Notre Dame Football!!! Our entire family is looking forward to the Stanford-Notre Dame game right after Thanksgiving! It is here in Palo Alto, so we'll have another big turnout. Exciting that this game could be a make or break it for the Irish in getting into the playoffs. And I love knowing that there are a few of you who are just as obsessed with college football as I am. All the games are so exciting lately!!!<br />
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10. Sisters. I'm blessed to have a sister, brother, and sister-in-law. But there is something special about sisters. To think I used to not talk to my sister when she was little (I was a middle child. I guess I had issues.). She's my best friend now. I don't know what I'd do without her sometimes. And the past two months, seeing her with her new daughter, getting to spend more time with her while she's on maternity leave, it has been perfect. When I'm with her, I definitely am glad I didn't move to Alaska. I wouldn't want to miss moments like this.<br />
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There you go. A bit of a catch up. And so much to be grateful for this time of year. I hope your days are filled with good things too. I'd love to hear what you guys have on your needles or have been up to lately. I promise to be back soon.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-48204549306338346832015-10-18T23:05:00.000-07:002015-10-18T23:05:45.030-07:00A Post from the Anchorage AirportI so needed this weekend. A quick weekend trip to Anchorage, Alaska to visit my guy was just what my heart and soul needed.<br />
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When I made this big leap of faith back in July, he was a big influence in my decision, and no matter where things end up, I'm forever grateful for that. But being back in Alaska, everything just seemed so perfect. I loved the rainy weather. Oh how this California girl misses it. The dark morning and early evenings. Of course, he jokes that I wouldn't love it in December, and he's probably right. But right now, when my head is killing me and the light doesn't help it, you know, I kinda love the vampire lifestyle :)<br />
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Look at that magical misty fog!<br />
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He cooked dinner Friday night, while I took care of snacks during the Notre Dame-USC game. Go Irish!!<br />
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Our drive today out on the Seward Highway to Chugach National Forest to see the glaciers was just beautiful!<br />
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Portage Glacier<br />
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Spencer Glacier<br />
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The Glacier from the Whittier side of the ONE-LANE TUNNEL....for 2 1/2 miles... under the glacier...with 5 safe houses....yeah...that freaked me out and I wanted to say, "But what if..." and he just said, "Save your scenarios. I don't want to hear them, even when we are out of the tunnel." You know...like what if there was an earthquake? A car accident? A nuclear war...are these the bunkers the president goes to??? What are in those safe houses?? Bezzie....tell me about t<a href="http://www.dot.state.ak.us/creg/whittiertunnel/index.shtml" target="_blank">his tunnel thing</a>??? Ok, I just did a little research, but I'm sure Bezzie has more info for us :)<br />
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And a new hat I designed Friday morning....<br />
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I don't regret not moving to Alaska, although long-distance hasn't been ideal....he's moving back to the bay area soon though. But we both know we'll always have a plan B because we both love it here. And I can wear ALL. THE. HAND. KNITS.<br />
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Sorin and Aleyska.<br />
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Glaciers, hand knits, and a happy heart.<br />
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xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
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<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-60145495575101810332015-09-26T23:51:00.000-07:002015-09-27T01:56:57.486-07:00BodaciousAs I said, I found my knitting mojo. I had forgotten what it was like to knit on a deadline.<br />
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The kind of deadline where you take your knitting with you everywhere...the pool, to tea, knit nite. But the end result is worth it. Introducing...</div>
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I'm pretty smitten with this shawl because of the endless possibilities. Different weights of yarn. Leftovers. Gradients. Size. Change it up and have fun!</div>
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<i>Bold. Audacious. Impressive. This shawl is the
perfect vehicle to demonstrate just that. Show how plucky you are with your
color choices. Whether it is one bold pop of color in the chevron pattern, such
as the pink is used here, or a chevron of gradient hues, the possibilities are
endless. This shawl also works well with a variety of different weight yarns
too! Have fun with this. Be bold. Be plucky. Be bodacious!</i><br />
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<b>Note:
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charted and written instructions are provided for the chevron edging.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Suggested
Yarns: </b>~ 800
yards <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">total</i> of sport weight yarn or for
3-colors ~225 yards (Color A), 175 yards (Color B), and 400 yards (Color C) of sport
weight yarn<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>such as The Plucky Knitter
Primo Sport<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Finished
measurements:</b> 72” wide and 28” long
at center points, after blocking; note that the size may vary depending on the
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This shawl is one of the official SALs (stitch-along/knit-alongs) for Plucktober over in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-plucky-knitters" target="_blank">Plucky Knitter Group on Ravelry</a>. You can read more about it <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-plucky-knitters/3249810/1-25#6" target="_blank">here</a>. I can't wait to see all of the different color combinations you guys come up with! So excited that I'm even offering a special discount this week.</div>
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I'll be back with more exciting news in the next few days. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!</div>
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Happy knitting!</div>
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And the Irish happened to find an offense AND a defense this weekend!! GO IRISH!! </div>
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Before my internet disconnect, I did find some awesome pattern sales in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-plucky-knitters/3266185/1-25" target="_blank">Plucktober thread</a>. Be sure to check them out (including mine!). </div>
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Have you found anything exciting lately? Here's to a short week ahead :)</div>
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Happy Knitting!</div>
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xoxo Irishgirlieknits</div>
IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-3625705879751106792015-08-31T01:34:00.000-07:002015-08-31T01:34:22.587-07:00Blink of an EyeAnd there goes August. I've tried to soak up as much summer relaxation as I can these last few weeks. How about you?<br />
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Of course, part of that sunshine is hanging out with Miss Magpie! Can you believe she'll be 2 in October and her baby sister will be here by then too!<br />
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I've also been working out and eating healthy too! I posted this picture on Instagram (irishgirlieknits there) and my Facebook (are we friends there?) page earlier this month from a friend's wedding I attended- I felt so healthy and confident in so many ways!<br />
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The turkey meatballs and grandma's marinara sauce was a hit with everyone in the family this past week! It has already been requested again.<br />
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Let's just hope these stupid crutches don't keep me down for too long (ugh! I know, right?! I find out Monday morning the results of my MRI...unfortunately my good knee is hurt now! Dr thinks just general wear and tear....was pretty proud of my CIZEing considering I have basically no cartilage in either knee).<br />
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There has been some knitting this month. I finished my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kenmare-lace-hat" target="_blank">Kenmare Lace Hat</a> in Plucky Bello Worsted. This one is for me...so drapey and in a color just for me (Holloway!).<br />
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I'll try to get a picture of me wearing it but it has been too hot lately (and taking a selfie while on crutches is more than I can handle!).<br />
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This wee baby sweater is almost done. So is my Friday Night Lights Marathon. I love you Tim Riggins. I'm SOOOOO ready for some college football!! Anyone else?!?<br />
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Plucktober is just around the corner, so of course it is time <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/irish-girlie-knits-designs" target="_blank">for a sale</a>!<br />
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Oh, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-wind" target="_blank">Summer Wind </a>is 50% off today (Aug. 31) today only, no coupon needed!! Then it'll be part of the Plucky sale!!<br />
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How has your August been? I've missed you guys. I promise to be back a bit more consistently in September!<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo IrishgirlieknitsIrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-20535702122133614442015-08-04T23:09:00.000-07:002015-08-04T23:09:55.083-07:00Fresh air, feeling fit, and a free pattern.A quick vacation post, but I wanted to share a few things with you guys.<br />
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Fresh air does wonders for the soul.<br />
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Nice to start your days off like this.<br />
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What a difference a year makes too! I was able to wear my favorite bathing suit that I couldn't wear last year. Amazing what losing just 15 pounds does? Still a long ways to go, but it felt great to wear it, and great to walk up and down the hill to the lake and not have to stop every few feet because I was so tired. Yay for not being in so much pain!<br />
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I brought Shaun T and Cize on vacation with me too. Two workouts in already! Tomorrow may be a swimming day instead. I've already got one kid to workout with me...hoping to convince a few more.<br />
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I hope to cast on these pretties tomorrow. Plucky Knitter Primo Sport in Tomboy, Twill, and Melba (I tried editing the photo a bit so Melba shows up as the lovely orangey color it is...but not sure I did). Did you hear that I'm one of the designers for PluckTOBER? So excited!<br />
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I popped into my favorite knitting and everything store in Murphys today, <a href="http://www.maisieblue.com/" target="_blank">Maisie Blue</a>. They have lovely books, yarn, tea, stationary, soaps. Seriously, I don't buy any yarn usually (due to my stash!!), but I always support them by buying a summer book and plenty of other knick nacks. I did NOT succumb to the coloring books you guys are all into. I just can't have anymore hobbies. I'm trying to pretend this workout thing is a hobby (aren't you supposed to LOVE a hobby? I'm hoping someday it will be easier and I'll love it....for now...I do it and it IS getting easier). But they even had tiny pocket book versions, you know, for when you are at the doctor's office and just want to color. Love it!<br />
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I was actually a little nervous I wouldn't find something and then I turned the corner. How could I doubt my favorite shop? They never fail me! I love me some Orla Kiely!<br />
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My summer pick was this lovely choice. How could I resist the setting of Connemara, Ireland? I'll keep you posted if it was any good. I really wanted to get the books that inspired Granchester on PBS, but I don't read enough these days! But I added them to my wish list. Check on the <a href="http://www.maisieblue.com/blog" target="_blank">Maisie Blue Blog</a> for some other great book inspiration.<br />
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Lastly, do you follow my on instagram? I'm irishgirlieknits over there. Do I follow you? Sometimes I don't always put everyone's ravelry IDs/blog names/twitter/IG names together. So I figures a little Instagram contest would be fun. And since I'm in Blue Lakes Springs for vacation, why not do a free pattern giveaway contest of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blue-lake-springs-shawlette" target="_blank">Blue Lakes Spring Shawlette Pattern</a>?<br />
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Here are the details from <a href="https://instagram.com/p/5-aDmZgCZP/" target="_blank">THE INSTAGRAM POST WHERE YOU NEED TO COMMENT</a>:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Let’s have some fun!! Pattern Giveaway time! Since I’m on vacation in Blue Lake Springs this week I’ll giveaway 10 free patterns of this Shawlette of the same name for every 50 comments </span><a href="https://instagram.com/p/5-aDmZgCZP/" style="color: #666666;">on this Instagram post</a> <span style="background-color: white;">until <b>Wed 8/5</b>. Feel free to spread the word or repost! To enter to win: 1) make sure you are following me 2) leave a comment or rav ID and 3) tag a friend or two who might like to win too.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ok. Back to vacation for me. I hope you guys are having a fabulous week!! Love you!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">xoxo Irishgirlieknits</span></span><br />
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<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-78196139003824189822015-07-30T23:32:00.000-07:002015-07-31T02:33:42.653-07:00Good Things.And just like that, July is almost over. Summer seems to be flying by, doesn't it? I'm trying to savor every moment I can. Lots of good things happening this month... a few highlights.<br />
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1. First, if you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/irishgirlieknits/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, you already saw this one. I posted that it was a pretty awesome work day because I had just gotten my business license for starting my private practice here in the Bay Area providing behavioral and educational consultation to families and children with autism. Yes, that means I'm staying here in the Bay Area.<br />
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2. But this guy was here last week for a job interview. Crossing fingers.<br />
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3. And staying here means more time with Magpie. Goodness, her smile just melts my heart.<br />
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4. I've also been able to focus on my health. Thank you all so much for your kind comments on my post last week! It has been awesome to have friends and knitters join in my challenge groups too- we're doing this together!<br />
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5. I've been really enjoying time to cook healthy recipes too. I'm finding the 21 Day Fix program something I can LIVE on!<br />
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I made all that!! Well, not the strawberries. The most requested recipe has been for those fabulous blueberry muffins (no sugar or flour?!??! well, almond flour doesn't count in my book) . Here's the <a href="http://potentially-lovely.com/21-day-fix-blueberry-muffins/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.<br />
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The entire family loved the Taco Turkey Meat from the new <a href="https://extranet.securefreedom.com/MillionDollarBody/csShopping/ShoppingCart_Detail.asp?PriceID=1185702&Cat=" target="_blank">Fixate cookbook</a>. Plus it is one of the 2 for one meals...you make Grandmas's Marinara Sauce and use it in the Taco Meat, and now I have the Marinara Sauce made for another recipe too. Quite a few of the recipes are like that.<br />
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6. I also released a new design last week. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kenmare-lace-hat" target="_blank">Kenmare Lace Hat</a> is on sale for one more day! This hat is knit with the lovely Anzula Croquet, a new yarn that was released at TNNA. It is just fabulous and I loved the drape!<br />
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And there is an awesome special if you combine it with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kenmare-lace-fingerless-gloves" target="_blank">Kenmare Lace Fingerless Gloves</a>.<br />
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7. This weekend we leave for vacation at the cabin. This will be my view pretty much everyday.<br />
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I can't wait!!<br />
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What good things are going on with you guys as this month is winding down? I'd love to hear.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
xoxo Irishgirlieknits<br />
<br />IrishGirlieKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764368731790911638.post-1409710714955303942015-07-25T22:41:00.001-07:002015-07-25T22:42:37.397-07:00I DID IT!!We have so much to catch up on, but I just posted this to my Facebook page and I couldn't share it there without sharing it here with you guys. Because you all are so much a part of this journey for me. You know that. I know that and I wouldn't be here without all the love and support you guys give me...the emails, texts, hearts on instagram, comments here and on ravelry. I appreciate them all.<br />
xoxo Carrie<br />
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I'm still on a high from how PROUD of MYSELF I am! I had
such an awesome morning, I just can't put it into words, but I'm going to try.
I held back tears through most of my 45-minute workout this morning. Not
because I was exhausted or tired, but because I couldn't believe I was there,
in a group of 80 or so fit, fabulous coaches working out. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I hadn't had a second thought about joining my awesome team
of coaches when they invited me to join them for Super Saturday! These women
remind me so much of my circle of knitting friends- fearless, fun, passionate
(heck, they even have crazy conventions and retreats for their fabulous
passion). Their passion just happens to be fitness and health instead of
knitting. Anyways, as the 80 or so of us got ready to #CIZE with Shaun T on a big
screen I realized I hadn't done a group exercise class since probably right
after college, so maybe 18 or 19 years ago. And I looked around and realized I
was probably one of the heavier people in the room, if not the heaviest, about
to do this. But I wasn't nervous or worried. I knew that I could do it because
I'd been doing the workouts at home for the past two weeks, cheered on by my
challenge group and other coaches, and I had my friends there supporting me.
But a few minutes in, I could feel the tears coming on as I was really doing
it. 15-minutes in as Nikki Boyle gave me a high-five I almost lost it, but
just kept going. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Last spring, after having dealt with being diagnosed with
cancer twice and radiation leaving me so tired and exhausted, I felt like my
body betrayed me even more when my doctors told me that the pain I was
experiencing was chronic pain that wasn’t going to go away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, the surgery in 2012 to remove the
tumor, then a year later radiation, that all seemed to set the nerves in the
temple area of my head on fire. They were already a bit messed up since I’ve
had headaches and migraines since college. But this pain just wasn’t going away
my doctors told me. Awesome. Oh, and yes, this particular cancer has a 50%
chance of reoccurring, which is why my doctors say I’ll have this diagnosis forever.
Most of last year was spent figuring out how I was going to be able to work
full-time again when I was exhausted and in so much pain. How was I going to
get my strength back? <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m so grateful that a few months ago just some small
changes in my diet and drinking Shakeology helped with my pain levels
immensely. I’m blessed that when my friend and coach Kristina and I talked
about what my health goals were she mentioned the discount coach opportunity to
me because she knew I was dedicated to doing this no matter how long it took me
to get healthy. Because the coaching opportunity exposed me to this bigger
support group of women right away who are so much like my Irish Girlie
community of friends. I am so grateful for all of their motivation and
inspiration. Their honesty in sharing their successes and failures. Their
neverending support.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am so blessed to have the family, friends, and community
that I have and I wanted to thank you for hanging in there with me. I have felt
all the love, prayers and support the past few years. And today, I cried happy
tears after my workout. I know I’ll be stronger and healthier for the next
challenge that comes my way. I’m doing it!!<br />
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xoxo Irishgirlieknits<o:p></o:p></div>
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