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Crabby Hues

All along the Pacific coast are these cute little crabs. I think they are called Purple Shore Crabs. They live in the rocky places and are kinda shy so you have to be a little stealth when seeking them out. I love watching these guys scuttle around. There’s just something about them that brings a smile. We found these in Sausalito in our recent trip to California. Sophie and I were both enthralled and could have watched for hours. Besides being charming little creatures, they are beautifully colored. Pretty little crabby hues!

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Apr 15

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Alvinda by Emmy Petersson

The Twist Collective’s Spring issue is hot off the virtual presses and the knit joy spills out of every page. There’s a lot to love about this issue not the least of which is the April in Paris photo shoot. I love the pattern contrast and colorwork of Jeanette Cross’s shawl, Fine Kettle. I can see needing to knit more than one of these. Fiona Ellis’s Charleston sweater is so utterly charming it made me swoon.

I have to say that this go around, Alvinda by Emmy Peterson, has captured my heart, which is all kinds of kind of awesome, since it’s out of Blue Moon’s Marine Silk Sport. I admit, I was a little skeptical when Kate first pitched this design to me. It might have been the original color it was in or my mood… who knows. Kate you were so very right. I’m delighted!

Apr 15

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Dye Bubbles

A whole world of color reflected in a pitcher of dye. One of those magical chemical moments that makes this dyer’s heart sing!

Apr 15

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Knit to Flatter by Amy Herzog

Meet Squared (Shown here in Socks that Rock Heavyweight), a flattering sweater and cool design from Amy Herzog’s eagerly awaited Knit to Flatter. If you have not rushed out to get this book you should. I feel about Amy’s book the same way I feel about JC Briar’s Charts Made Simple. Smart, yet easy to follow and brimming with information that will make me a better knitter and a knitter who is wearing her sweaters and looking good in them! Thank you Amy!

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