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This is a place to learn about knitting without needles. Those new to Loom knitting, rake looms, circle looms, knifty knitters and knitting boards have a place to learn as book author, Denise Layman, shares her thoughts on life and loom knitting. With the help of her husband, Brian Layman, she is building the site into one of the most unique knitting resources on the web.

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You’re not in Junior High Anymore Toto

Filed at 11:56 pm under Knitting Without Needles by Denise

I know this because, I, Denise Layman, who used to be little tiny wimpy Denise Richline.. with big glasses and crooked teeth, who was always picked last in gym class, was picked first tonight.. by Jr High Kids…

It’s silly, but it feels good.

Oops how did those get in there?

Filed at 10:31 pm under Knitting Without Needles by Denise

I went out to run some errands this afternoon..

Maine Morning Mitts are Marvelous..

Filed at 8:57 pm under Knitting Without Needles by Denise

Which is more than I can say for my night last night. I just couldn’t sleep.

So rather than try to put my brain back together and give you that promised book review I will simply show you a finished Friday project!

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My Maine Morning Mitts will be going to an undisclosed recipient!

They were so fun and easy to make! And fast!

The details:

Yarn: Briar Rose Fibers Tuscany

Pattern: Maine Morning Mitts by Clara Parkes

Alterations.. I only added two stitches on the sides when I picked upĀ  the stitches for the thumb.

This pattern definitely gets two thumbs up!! Pun intended..

Topsy Turvy

Filed at 11:15 pm under Knitting Without Needles by Denise

Well my plans for today went awry. I ended up not doing what I planned on and had the privilege of screening calls for my favorite online show!

rhett and link

So I will be back tomorrow with my book review!! See you then!

And some new exciting books arrived today! I am looking forward to sharing them with you!

Wordless Wednesday: A Random Pic..the Kids Had the Camera..

Filed at 11:14 pm under Knitting Without Needles and Blog/Wordless Wednesday by Denise

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