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Sollux Hat is…

On 01/03/2017 By mariazilIn In English please..., knittingLeave a comment

... now up on Ravelry and I am so grateful to my wonderful test knitters for knitting such beautiful hats and giving me feedback on the pattern! This pattern is part of a “Leftovers’ Challenge” series and it’s named after Sol=Sun in Spanish and Lux=Light in Latin. The two bright colors are, in fact, contrasting …

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The Power Test-Knitters’ Club…

On 11/02/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...10 Comments

... is the new, exclusive FB group for those who wish to participate in test-knitting my patterns. If you are interested in participating in any of my testknits, please read the guidelines of the group and then, go ahead and apply for membership! There you are: As you know, there are 2 kinds of test-knits: …

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Never throw …

On 08/02/201708/02/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...2 Comments

... these valuable yarn leftovers; instead, you can use them to create new small or larger knits. If you are like me (which I'm almost sure you are) you keep your valuable leftovers stash somewhere in one or more boxes, in the hope that you will use some of it some day. Well, you know …

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An Internet-less weekend…

On 06/02/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...was just what I needed in order to focus on certain future projects and think about new blog post topics (of course, I say so now that everything is OK again, haha) and all that while knitting a beautiful brioche hat out of some awesome leftover yarn. Well, the router broke down on Saturday afternoon and there …

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It seems…

On 01/02/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...the flu has attacked a lot of us this winter and I must say I'm almost surprised I'm one of them... I guess that's why it's been so hard on me, ha? It's already 10 days on antibiotics and inhalers and I'm feeling quite better, but, if you can take the hint, I couldn't even …

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12 Days Of Xmas MKAL …

On 30/11/201630/11/2016 By mariazilIn In English please...1 Comment

...will run from Christmas Day to January 6, 2017 in my Ravelry Group as usual. It is a custom for me to organize a special KAL as the end of the year is approaching and this year I think I need even more the joy of knitting along with my Internet pals. Time flies, as we …

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With our thoughts we make the world…

On 14/10/201614/10/2016 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...is one of the most meaningful phrases attributed to Buddha. I'm not an expert in Buddhism, but I confess I often find that such peaceful, yet powerful, statements really agree with me, they help me take things positively and keep my faith in the future. It is an optimist attitude towards life, don't you think? As I …

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Heal the World…

On 11/10/2016 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

... is a shawl that I created in collaboration with TreLiz yarns. The pattern will be available exclusively via the Treliz site (as part of a knitting kit) for a limited period of time and then, as always, available for purchase on Ravelry. I will let you know of course, as soon as Treliz accepts …

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Silencioso Cardigan…

On 05/10/2016 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

... is the project for a MKAL during November! Silencioso is a Top-Down Cardigan that you will find rather easy (and I hope relaxing enough) to knit and equally pleasant to wear. It is quiet and elegant as its name suggests and, although there is the element of surprise, I can assure you I did my …

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The de-cluttering series…

On 19/05/201619/05/2016 By mariazilIn In English please...2 Comments

...is still on, yes, oh yes... My excuse is that these days are full of teaching and swatching and writing and editing...(the list has no end, really), so I have to squeeze it in between these activities... I also have a principle when it comes to de-cluttering: it applies not only to the actual house, …

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