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  • I miss my old watch cap

    I miss my old watch cap

    I’ve enjoyed knitting off and on for many, many years. The last time I took the hobby seriously was back in 2005. During that time, I knit a really nice watch cap to wear on an Alaska trip.

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  • Countryside Scarf for Birthday

    Countryside Scarf for Birthday

    Now that I’m back into knitting, I made a nice textured scarf for my sister on her birthday this year. The pattern is the Countryside scarf by La boutique de Jeanne I’m really happy with how it turned out, but also not inclined to do more scarves. Just never ending rectangle of the same stitch…

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  • Cables! In a Hat!

    Cables! In a Hat!

    OMG! New hat done! Using Jason’s Cashmere Hat pattern, I created this nice hat using Patons Classic Wool Worsted in Aran. Easy first cable pattern, and I really like the results. I already have an idea to do this in a darker color. Enjoy! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Related…

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  • City View

    City View

    Nice blue sky today. Great light for a city view. Enjoy! Related posts: I Met a Dog and Some Horses Sunsets on the Boat Downtown Sunset

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  • Walking more

    Walking more

    I’ve been trying to walk more. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, I’ve gotten even more used to just sitting ‘at home’ in front of a couple of computers for all waking hours. Fortunately, the neighborhood I’m in has some really good walking areas. There is a great little park nearby, and the wonderful Ortega River…

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  • Strides for Pride

    Strides for Pride

    In 2017, my sister and I participated in the Strides for Pride 5k. We walked and had a good time. 2017 Strides for Pride This year, the event is a virtual 5k. I signed up again, and did my 5k today. It was a nice morning and I had a nice walk. I’m not breaking…

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