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Chugga Chug | Celtic Cast On

Its been a while since I’ve picked up a book around here but this week I was in the mood for an audiobook to listen to while I worked on they sleeves of Chalkstone. They are plain stockinette and the perfect companion to an audio book. I chose The Knife Of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. I knew nothing about it other than A Playful Day Podcast was reading… Read More »Chugga Chug | Celtic Cast On

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Weekend | Celtic Cast On

What a great weekend! I finished THREE knits! Ā It feels so great to have some needles cleared off, but I still have a few projects left to go before I will be satisfied with the current state of my WIPā€™s! I had my first REAL smore! Enjoyed toasted marshmallowā€™s and hanging with visiting cousins. Of course there was fun on the 4 wheeler, and playing around with sparklers too! But… Read More »Weekend | Celtic Cast On

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Gall Dang! | Celtic Cast On

Another weekĀ has rolled by againā€¦.. I donā€™t know where the time is going, this summer is flying by. I have a confession.. last wednesday instead of knitting away I was actually having an organ removed! Sounds a lot worse than it is but really last wednesday I was in surgery having my Gallbladder removed. Since we were in Ireland 5 months ago I began having back pain, I thought it… Read More »Gall Dang! | Celtic Cast On

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Citrus | Celtic Cast On

This is another sweet test knit for Elena ofĀ Anadiomena Designs Knit with more of that yummy pink Malabrigo lace this cardigan is like a soft fluffy cloud. Rav project page A delicateĀ open cardigan that gently falls to the side pairs beautifully with her favourite sun dress. There is always the option to pin it closed at the side with a small brooch if desired as well. As always Elena adds… Read More »Citrus | Celtic Cast On

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Colour Block ā€“ Summer Sweater KAL | Celtic Cast On

Itā€™s time for another Summer Sweater KAL progress report! Ā Since last week I scrapedĀ Shellseekerā€¦. I just kept thinking potato sack potato sack and I didnā€™t want knit the sweater only for it to end up in my closet never worn. I still love my yarn combo and Iā€™m thinking maybe a driftwood would be nice in this yarn as well with less positive easeĀ but since I havenā€™t decided on another… Read More »Colour Block ā€“ Summer Sweater KAL | Celtic Cast On

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Adhara and A Giveaway!!! | Celtic Cast On

Ā This beautiful shawlĀ was a testĀ for Tanis of Tanis Fiber Arts I fell in love with this design when I first saw a sneak peek of it on the banner of Tanisā€™ website Not only did I get the chance to test one of Tanisā€™ patterns , I also got to try Tanis Fiber Arts Ā yarnā€™s for the first time and it didnā€™t disappoint! Pink Grapefruit, one of the newest colours… Read More »Adhara and A Giveaway!!! | Celtic Cast On