Category Archives: When I Grow Up

Party at Indie Craft Parade

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Kate

This weekend I went to an Indie Craft Show in Greenville, SC.  It was the first year for Indie Craft Parade, and I have to say the organizers totally blew me away.  Everything went really smoothly and there were lines … Continue reading →

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Topped for a Year, going on the road!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Kate

Though I managed to put up several posts in anticipation of the booklet release, somehow I never actually posted the pretty pictures of the booklets themselves!  So I’ve been wanting to show them off for a while, bear with me … Continue reading →

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Dixie Lace Sweater

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Kate

Three months and two photo shoots later…this sweater might be one of the longest-in-transit designs I’ve published yet (not withstanding designs published by other entities!) I had a very clear picture of what I wanted to produce and it took … Continue reading →

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You should be ashamed of yourselves, stupid VINE BORERS.

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Kate

I love my garden.  I don’t always love the work it requires, but its totally worth it.  Its totally worth it, until all your plants die because of stupid vine borers before you even get to harvest.  I returned home … Continue reading →

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Betsey’s Braids

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Kate

Wow I can’t believe its been almost a month since I’ve posted. I’m not sure how that happened, especially since I feel like I just wrote the last post (and in fact, am still hungry for brownies now that I … Continue reading →

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That Lacy Thing

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Kate

If you follow me on twitter…you may have seen a lot of er…whining? coming from me in regards to a certain new lace design. If you didn’t, well, click here to join in the fun! Its coming together quite beautifully … Continue reading →

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Mary Swanson Cardi-Vest

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Kate

When this project was on the needles, I just couldn’t help but think of Ms. Mary Swanson from one of my husband’s favorite movies. It just seemed like something she would have worn on the slopes (or in the lodge). … Continue reading →

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Dindy Beret Knit-Along

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Kate

I went on a road trip to Chicago with my mom, brother and the little guys a couple of weeks ago. It was kind of last minute, but we jumped at the chance to visit family and see some SNOW! … Continue reading →

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Cabled Tie Topper Pattern and Yarn Giveaway

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Kate

In our new Tot Toppers & When I Grow Up Ravelry group, we’ve been talking about what pattern might be fun for me to give away! Giveaways are fun regardless…but according to the poll….I’ll be giving away yarn and pattern … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up & The Dindy Beret

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Kate

You may already know that quite a few of the Tot Topper patterns include adult sizes too. However, the “Tot Toppers” designation certainly doesn’t lend itself to all types of designing ventures. So, for the past few months, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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