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October 1, 2008
FO: Monteagle Bag
I knit a reusable shopping bag - isn't it cute? It was really fast - I think it took about 4 days, and that includes having to look on Ravelry for instructions on every complicated stitch. In case anyone is dying to make it (or - more likely - when I make it again) here is everything you need to know:
The pattern (free! Thanks Ann and Kay!)
That tricky twisted cross stitch (Ravelry discussion thread)
Crazytime veil stitch - yes, you actually wrap the yarn around both needles - watch Ann demonstrating on video!
This was a fun little project - a nice break from some bigger thing I'm working on (cough cough Matt's sweater cough) and also a nice segue into an update from last time. I've decided that part of my problem of feeling overwhelmed is that I have a tendency to see everything in long-run/big-picture sort of terms. It's a bit much, you know? Plus I'm always looking ahead to the next thing - next week - next month, etc. I need to just slow down and enjoy the day-to-day. Not to contradict myself, but I'm really looking forward to my vacation next month (San Fran & Napa - yay!) because I think it will be a good opportunity for Matt and I to both just take a few days out of our normal routine and relax.
Posted by zarah at October 1, 2008 8:24 PM
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OOOOH SF and Napa - SO cool! We honeymooned there and in Sonoma too - borrowed bikes from friends in SF and did lots of riding in wine country. There is a great bike shop in St. Helena where you can rent bikes and ride around the valley and sample wine. Be sure to take a backpack to carry the wine you buy - or have them ship it home for you. I'll travel vicariously with you - SF is my very favorite US city.
Posted by: Anne at October 2, 2008 7:49 AM
!not tiny after all. It turned out great.
Posted by: Sister Mary at October 2, 2008 6:10 PM
I love the market bag!
SF and Napa, my neck of the woods! Well, an hour away kinds of neck of the woods. You'll have a great time.
Posted by: Jennifer at October 6, 2008 7:10 AM
Very cute!! I thought it would stretch out when you got groceries in it! Great Christmas gift idea.
Posted by: Mom at October 6, 2008 8:29 AM
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