Author Archives: mariko

this and that

Posted on July 9, 2003 by mariko

Well, there is just SO MUCH to knit and do! I swatched the Phildar Falaise and am fascinated by it. It is springy (i.e., it has elasticity). I used 4mm needles (okay, so it says 3.9mm on my Japanese gauge … Continue reading →

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It’s my falaisure

Posted on July 7, 2003 by mariko

Yay, my Phildar Falaise yarn arrived today from Canada! Phildar yarns seem to be very difficult to locate in the US. A quick search led me to Aunt Debbie’s in Chillwack, BC, and a quick call secured my yarn! I … Continue reading →

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sitting on the boat

Posted on July 6, 2003 by mariko

Today we went and sat on the boat. We didn’t go sailing because a) Peter forgot the jib at home, b) I get seasick, and just sitting on the boat in the water was enough of a challenge for one … Continue reading →

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attack of the eggplant

Posted on July 5, 2003 by mariko

My petite aubergine is not feeling very super. Something ATE THE TOP OFF OF IT. You probably can’t see where the stalks were severed, but geez, the thing was struggling to survive as it was. No Japanese eggplant for me … Continue reading →

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there is no excuse for poor design

Posted on July 3, 2003 by mariko

Why can’t everything be cute? Is it really so difficult to make cute everyday items? Why are garbage cans and dish drainers and other utilitarian items usually so ugly? It’s just not fun! But this is why I get very … Continue reading →

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knitting organization 101

Posted on July 2, 2003 by mariko

I decided I needed to organize my knitting information! Up to now, I would usually complete a project then stuff the leftover yarn into a Rubbermaid and shove the pattern onto the bookshelf. The gauge I would scribble onto the … Continue reading →

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finally, some knitting content!

Posted on July 1, 2003 by mariko

My button from MJ Trim finally arrived! Pete the UPS guy brought a tiny package containing one button. It’s a cool button in and of itself, but it sort of gets lost on SCC (sitcom chic sweater). And another thing–I … Continue reading →

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digicam envy

Posted on June 30, 2003 by mariko

Is this the cutest thing you’ve ever seen or what? Unfortunately, i’ts only a 2 megapixel camera, and it’s only available in Japan (when I told my brother I wanted it anyway, he told me the instructions and the menu … Continue reading →

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Sew fun

Posted on June 29, 2003 by mariko

Lookey what I sewed today! I’ve been needing a bag a bit larger than my current tiny purse, so this should come in handy. I also made a couple of salads–a potato salad and a weird salad comprised of leftover … Continue reading →

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a pleasant day at the coast

Posted on June 28, 2003 by mariko

The Hedster & I went for a nice long run in Cambria. Afterwards we had a humongous sandwich and coffee before heading to the Ball & Skein & More. I bought two sets of circular needles (including my very first … Continue reading →

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