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Give it a Whirl Thursday- Knitting

Give it a Whirl Thursday will be a weekly column
documenting triumphs and failures of frugal projects.




Do you have one of those hobbies that you put on a platform? You know what I mean, your browsing online, see a finished project an think, "WOW, I wish I was that talented!"
Mine is knitting. My grandma always told me it was impossible to learn. Well, I don't do well with the "Impossible" word.. If you check out my 2011 Resolutions, knitting is there.
Know I'm not going to say its easy. I learned from YouTube. Thank you YouTube! Something about actually seeing it be done, not just a 2 dimensional picture sure did help
My first undertaking was a dish cloth. They seem safe. Next was a cup cozy. I am so darn proud of this cup cozy. It is just the cutest thing ever. I found the pattern on Ravelry. By the way, are you on Ravelry? have to seriously limit myself on that site. I could waste hours even weeks of time!
What have you given a whirl to lately?

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  1. DelaneyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    How cool!

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  2. Amanda Joy PetersenJuly 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    thanks for joining our Mingle With Us Blog Hop. Don't forget to follow all of the hosts to be entered into the giveaway:)

    I wish I had a talent for knitting. I am left handed, so it was hard for my grandma to try and teach me. I need to utilize youtube and try again.

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  3. Ramblings Of An Average MomJuly 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Following you through GFC. Found your blog on the Thankful for Friends Thursday hop at Money Savvy Michelle's Blog.

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  4. living for the planetJuly 14, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love the name of your blog! I'm visiting from the blog hop and I'm your newest follower. I'd love it if you followed me back at http://organicplanet.blogspot.com/

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  5. Kim BeeJuly 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Hi there. Following from the thankful for friends thursday hop. Nice to meet you.

    http://losingitlikealunatic.blogspot.com/
    http://cravingsofalunatic.blogspot.com/

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  6. Melanie MuellerJuly 14, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Love the cup cozy!! That is super cute!! Thanks for following my blog, I am your newest follower! =)

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