Monthly Archives: January 2011

baking interludes: apple cake

Another weekend, another baking session: Earlier this week, I had to do some last minute baking. I was inspired by the large box of organic apples from the farmer’s market that I’d brought home last weekend, and paired them with … Continue reading

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weekend agenda

Turn this: Into a complete left-handed glove, completing this red and gold iteration of Beatrice. The to-do list also includes: knitting on Samantha, an excursion out to buy yarn, baking something delicious, taking photos for a few pictorials I have … Continue reading

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dextrous half

Yesterday I didn’t get much knitting in, but I did do some of that other thing one has to do with knit objects, finishing: Result, one right-hand glove down, one left-hand glove to go. Cast on is slated for today, … Continue reading

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eleventy sweatery

With my hat out of the way, I’ve returned to a slightly larger project: The body of Samantha 2.0. I’m just a couple inches in and haven’t even finished the lace inserts yet. As with the sleeves, I’m using a … Continue reading

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Cured, for now

Remember my last post about how I always cast on for too many projects in January? As if she’d read my mind, Kate Gilbert posted over at the Twist Collective blog last week about Finish Fest, a little challenge going … Continue reading

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My January affliction

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve noticed I can’t seem to stop myself from starting new projects in January. It happens every year! I blame a combination of factors: relief at being finished with whatever holiday … Continue reading

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Baking interludes: carrot ginger muffins

I love slow, sunny weekend mornings, the kind where I relax and soak up the warmth of the day while sipping on a mug of tea and nibbling on something delicious for breakfast. This weekend’s delicious nibbles were these amazing … Continue reading

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And now: the tweeting

I’ve resisted for a while, but this morning I finally started a Twitter account, @studiomarlowe. Feel free to follow for short updates and announcements!

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Red B

I took a quick break from Samantha this weekend to start work on this small project: Gloves! The mornings have been chilly here lately and my hands are feeling it. The pattern is one of mine, Beatrice, knit up in … Continue reading

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50 crafts in 50 weeks: a second sleeve

My latest progress photo: Two sleeves of this latest Samantha, on a spare needle and waiting to be joined up with the body. And the second sleeve makes project #2 of my 50 crafts in 50 weeks project. I’m excited … Continue reading

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