On the needles

• XP2 (Christmas Project 2) with Tess' Designer Yarn yarn bought at 2004 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, own pattern, addi Turbos US size 10-1/2
• XP3 with Regia yarn, Brittany birch dpns US size 1

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In the closet

• Rowan Knitting Magazine 35, Arabella, addi Turbos US size 1 & 2/3, Jaeger Siena 4-ply in Lavender (404) main color and Salad (427) complementary color
• Doggie Christmas Stocking, from Christmas Stockings by Elaine Lipson, addi Turbos US size 8 and Crystal Palace bamboo dpns size 8, Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Stone (002), Earth (008), Poppy (011) and Thyme (016). Completed, just needs ends woven in and other assorted finishing

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Finished Objects

(picture to come)

Scarf for DH, US size 8 needles, acrylic boucle yarn

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Baby shower gift for an expectant sorority sister

Debbie Bliss "The Baby Knits Book," Cable & Moss Stitch Jacket, US size 8 needles, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Light Plum (613), size 12-18 months, est. time - 2 weeks

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2nd anniversary present (cotton) for DH

Jo Sharp Book Seven, "Family," Classic Wavy Cable sweater, addi Turbos US size 6 and 8 needles, Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran in Sandstone (203), est. time - 6 to 8 weeks

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1st birthday gift for friend's son

Debbie Bliss "The Baby Knits Book," Tank Top, addi Turbos US size 2 and 3, Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Teal (203) and Pea Green (503), size 12-24 months, est. time - 3 days

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For my nephew, Ethan

Debbie Bliss "The Baby Knits Book," Tank Top (modified), addi Turbos US size 7 and 8, Rowan Summer Tweed in Puff (533)

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Knitty "French Market Bag" created by Polly, addi Turbos US size 9, Manos del Uruguay in Woodland (109).

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First of two Christmas gifts with Brooks Farm yarn bought at 2004 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

(pictures embargoed until after Christmas)

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Debbie Bliss "Baby Cashmerino," Cabled Coat with Hood, addi Turbos US size 2 and 3, Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Gray Blue (207)

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Unbiased bag from Knitty Fall 2004, addi Turbos US size 8 needles, recycled silk yarn (origin unknown, but probably Nepal) obtained by ripping out a $25 scarf I bought on Haight Street in San Francisco 2 years ago

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Clapotis from Knitty Fall 2004, addi Naturas US size 8, Alchemy Silk Purse in Night Air colorway (5 skeins)

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Last-Minuted Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson, drawstring bag, addi Turbos US size 6, Blue Sky Alpaca & Silk in Spring (i16)

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Future Projects

• Debbie Bliss "The Baby Knits Book", Zipped Jacket with Contrasting Edges
• Christmas gifts
• Second of two Christmas gifts with Brooks Farm yarn bought at 2004 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
• Debbie Bliss "Alpaca Silk", Elena, Debbie Bliss Baby Alpaca Silk in Jade (05)
• shawl with yarn bought from Strings and Strands in Atlanta
• Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton "Transitions, Liljelund with Noro Silk Garden in #203
• Waving Laces Sock, Interweave Knits Spring 2004, Lornas Laces Shepherd Sock in Black Purl
• Rogue by Jenna Wilson from Girl from Auntie, yarn and color to be chosen by my sister