tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words/1 2009-06-30T00:20:20Z A blog devoted mostly to my knitting and crocheting, but occasionally just there so I can hear myself type. Movable Type 3.35 tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.547 2009-06-29T23:37:58Z 2009-06-30T00:20:20Z

I couldn't help myself, I had to spin up all those gorgeous cormo locks I got in Maine. I spun the locks up semi-woolen, by simply loosening the locks lightly with my fingers and spinning them from a very lightly...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com I couldn't help myself, I had to spin up all those gorgeous cormo locks I got in Maine. I spun the locks up semi-woolen, by simply loosening the locks lightly with my fingers and spinning them from a very lightly... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.546 2009-06-22T19:11:29Z 2009-06-22T19:43:45Z

I've decided to join the Tour de Fleece (also, on Ravelry) after Mary-Heather invited me. As you can see, I started my own team, Fleece Bottom Girls. If you want to join my team, the thread is here on...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com I've decided to join the Tour de Fleece (also, on Ravelry) after Mary-Heather invited me. As you can see, I started my own team, Fleece Bottom Girls. If you want to join my team, the thread is here on... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.545 2009-06-19T22:10:19Z 2009-06-19T22:40:02Z

A crisp cool linen skirt. What could be nicer on a hot day? This will definitely need a slip or underskirt, since it's a bit sheer, but that seems fine to me. I think I'll pair them with my black...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com A crisp cool linen skirt. What could be nicer on a hot day? This will definitely need a slip or underskirt, since it's a bit sheer, but that seems fine to me. I think I'll pair them with my black... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.544 2009-06-17T02:25:05Z 2009-06-17T02:31:48Z

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Well, I'm still trying to catch up from being away from home, but the trip was, by all accounts, a great time. Maine is beautiful this time of year. And if you can find yourself a properly sized hamster ball,...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Well, I'm still trying to catch up from being away from home, but the trip was, by all accounts, a great time. Maine is beautiful this time of year. And if you can find yourself a properly sized hamster ball,... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.542 2009-06-03T16:40:58Z 2009-07-02T22:38:18Z

The weaving/knitting combo is coming together and I like it. The woven part has been washed and dried and I washed and dried a knitting swatch to determine my final gauge, so don't be alarmed by how open and...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com The weaving/knitting combo is coming together and I like it. The woven part has been washed and dried and I washed and dried a knitting swatch to determine my final gauge, so don't be alarmed by how open and... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.541 2009-05-28T03:15:39Z 2009-05-28T03:30:31Z

Thanks to all of you who voted on my plaids. The winner was B by a small margin, but I wanted just a wee bit more pink so I went with C. See? I plan on combining this with some...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Thanks to all of you who voted on my plaids. The winner was B by a small margin, but I wanted just a wee bit more pink so I went with C. See? I plan on combining this with some... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.540 2009-05-21T23:05:48Z 2009-07-02T22:38:29Z

I want to use some black white and either pink or orange linen yarn that I have and weave up a bit of lovely plaid, but I can't decide what permutation I like. I asked around on twitter/facebook and...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com I want to use some black white and either pink or orange linen yarn that I have and weave up a bit of lovely plaid, but I can't decide what permutation I like. I asked around on twitter/facebook and... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.539 2009-05-20T23:44:35Z 2009-05-20T22:47:27Z

In a previous tutorial, I have covered making colorwork charts in Excel. Excel is a wonderful option for simple charts because most people have access to and a comfort level with it or to a similar opensource alternative. However, for...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com In a previous tutorial, I have covered making colorwork charts in Excel. Excel is a wonderful option for simple charts because most people have access to and a comfort level with it or to a similar opensource alternative. However, for... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.538 2009-05-19T11:37:47Z 2009-07-02T22:38:44Z

I lived most of my life in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, experiencing the full range of seasonal changes from hot and muggy to sub zero, covered in ice, I think my eyes just froze shut cold. But it wasn't until...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com I lived most of my life in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, experiencing the full range of seasonal changes from hot and muggy to sub zero, covered in ice, I think my eyes just froze shut cold. But it wasn't until... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.537 2009-05-17T19:53:27Z 2009-05-17T20:01:17Z

All day at the Oregon coast. It couldn't have been more beautiful, mild and lovely. 1. Oregon Coast Day Trip -- May 16, 2009, 2. Oregon Coast Day Trip -- May 16, 2009, 3. Oregon Coast Day Trip -- May...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com All day at the Oregon coast. It couldn't have been more beautiful, mild and lovely. 1. Oregon Coast Day Trip -- May 16, 2009, 2. Oregon Coast Day Trip -- May 16, 2009, 3. Oregon Coast Day Trip -- May... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.536 2009-05-14T02:50:52Z 2009-05-14T03:40:41Z

Any other Wallace and Gromit fans out there? And if so, did you know that Shaun has spun off his own series? How is this even remotely related to my ostensibly craft themed site? Here's how: 4 ounces of Spunky...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Any other Wallace and Gromit fans out there? And if so, did you know that Shaun has spun off his own series? How is this even remotely related to my ostensibly craft themed site? Here's how: 4 ounces of Spunky... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.535 2009-05-10T03:22:37Z 2009-05-10T03:40:40Z

It was a nice dry weekend, after many months of wet weather which means we could no longer put off domesticating our somewhat feral back yard. See here's the thing, in most climates, your lawn requires a delicate touch. You...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com It was a nice dry weekend, after many months of wet weather which means we could no longer put off domesticating our somewhat feral back yard. See here's the thing, in most climates, your lawn requires a delicate touch. You... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.534 2009-05-07T23:39:45Z 2009-05-07T23:52:48Z

Thanks to Ravelry's own Frecklgirl for the name of this post. This is pretty much what our weekends look like when we aren't out doing stuff. Personal space, schmersonal space. Taken with Leo's laptop camera....

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Thanks to Ravelry's own Frecklgirl for the name of this post. This is pretty much what our weekends look like when we aren't out doing stuff. Personal space, schmersonal space. Taken with Leo's laptop camera.... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2009:/words//1.533 2009-05-05T23:27:55Z 2009-05-05T23:46:15Z

Kristi Porter's new book, Knitting in the Sun is now available through Amazon and should be in your bookstores this weekend. I have a piece in there called Aviara I snapped this photo of it with a clashy skirt before...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Kristi Porter's new book, Knitting in the Sun is now available through Amazon and should be in your bookstores this weekend. I have a piece in there called Aviara I snapped this photo of it with a clashy skirt before...