Author Archives: Karie

Enter Here

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Karie

This has stayed with me for a very long time. It seems, as one becomes older, That the past has another pattern, and ceases to be a mere sequence— Or even development: the latter a partial fallacy Encouraged by superficial … Continue reading →

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Happy Hogmanay

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Karie

Here’s to 2012..

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A Year in Books: 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Karie

2011 was the year when my boyfriend read more than 110 books. I am not sure if that number includes re-reads, but it might tell you a bit about our household. I read 45 books, up from 21 in 2010 … Continue reading →

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Where Did The Time Go?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Karie

Well, Christmas happened and Casa Bookish went off to Aberdeenshire without as much as a hey nonny, nonny. So, belated happy holidays everyone. I hope yours was a good one. I was given an amazing Danish knitting book: Mere Feminin … Continue reading →

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More Yuletide Crafting

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Karie

E. did open her parcel before Christmas. I received a rather excited text as a result. I made her a pair of bangles as I knew she’d love the combination of fashion and knitting. No pattern, but this is what … Continue reading →

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Christmas Crafting

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Karie

This holiday season I was not going to make anything for anybody – bar that quilt for my mother which didn’t happen. Then someone suggested a small crafty Christmas exchange within a tiny circle of friends – and how could … Continue reading →

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Longing

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Karie

Only three more days until Winter Solstice..

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Kastanie

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Karie

Dear Father Christmas, I have been a very good girl this year. Well, I have been a very good girl most of the year. Okay, I was a very good girl until last night. I hope we are still cool … Continue reading →

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2011: A Year in Knitting

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Karie

Although we are only halfway through December, I am ready to look back at my knitting year. I found a New Year’s Resolution post I made on Ravelry on January 3, 2011: Sort out the unwieldy stash Eleven hats in … Continue reading →

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Gift-Buying Guide For Knitters

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Karie

So, you want to buy a great gift for the knitter in your life? And you haven’t a clue where to start? I have written this gift-buying guide for people just like you. Please note that this guide is rather … Continue reading →

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