Monica Knits

This Twin Hearts purse was the featured pattern for an introductory tapestry crochet class held the week before Valentine's day.

These blue tweed socks were knitted in December for my mom's best friend. The are photographed against a crocheted doily of similar colors.
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I knitted this scarf a few weeks ago with 1 skein of Kauni EQ 140 yarn. I ran out of grey blocking mats, for this 1' x 5' long scarf, so you can see traces of other colored mats beneath the right end of the scarf. The scarf is adapted from Susan's Holier than Thou version of the Swiss Cheese scarf. There are 186 full buttonholes and 52 half buttonholes that give this scarf light weight and excellent drape characteristics.
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Yesterday's frost and brisk weather are quite a change from the unseasonably warm weather we recently had. My husband, dog and I enjoyed the autumn colors and mild weather in a recent walk at Bear Creek Park in Oakland Township.