Lois Petren
Monogamous Knitting
I've always been a serially monogamous knitter (quite the mouthful - typing it isn't any easier). I don't know why the thought of this...
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Lois Petren
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
The "Hi" in Hiatus
As mentioned before, when the going gets tough, I turn to my knitting. It’s been no different these past few months.
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Lois Petren
- Jun 25, 2020
- 4 min
Gratitude
This is when we need to find something that will calm the soul and offer a tranquil port in an ongoing storm where one can pause, reclaim
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Lois Petren
- Feb 23, 2020
- 2 min
The Gift of Yarn
Has anyone ever given you yarn as a gift? It's such a treat when, during their travels, a friend or family member sees yarn that reminds the
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Lois Petren
- Jan 28, 2020
- 3 min
I'm in a Kaffe Fassett Frame of Mind
I've been spending a lot of time with an old friend lately, although he doesn't know that - or me! Thanks to the folks at Mason-Dixon Knitti
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Lois Petren
- Nov 24, 2019
- 2 min
Postcard from London (Part 2) and Stitches SoCal
As we head into Thanksgiving week, I want to express gratitude and thanks to all of you for being a part of this community. Wishing you a wo
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Lois Petren
- Oct 15, 2019
- 1 min
Postcard from London
One of my daughters is studying at UCL in London this semester. She is not a knitter, but does like to join groups and so, of course,...
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Lois Petren
- Sep 15, 2019
- 2 min
Holiday Crafting Kits for Kids
According to my calendar, the holiday season is right around the corner - you know, the corner at the intersection of Labor Day and the day
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Lois Petren
- Aug 22, 2019
- 2 min
Back to School Knitting!
Hello! I took the last couple of months off, and now with the imminent change of the seasons, there are a few things to discuss – so here...
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Lois Petren
- Mar 17, 2019
- 2 min
Knitting Without Tears? I Don't Think So ...
Dear Mrs. Zimmerman: With all due respect and admiration, I wish to share a word with you about this idea of "knitting without tears"....
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Lois Petren
- Feb 4, 2019
- 2 min
Are You Hooked on Knitting? Here are 19 Telltale Signs
How can you tell if you're hooked on knitting? You keep a project in your lap when you drive and knit at red lights Knit during...
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Lois Petren
- Nov 13, 2018
- 2 min
Stitches SoCal 2018 - Musings of a Yarn Show Newbie
Stitches SoCal 2018 came to my town last week! Of course, I went to see what all the excitement was about. This was the inaugural event...
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Lois Petren
- Oct 27, 2018
- 2 min
Looking for Lulu in the Luxembourg Garden
I just returned from a visit to Paris and, in spite of the jet lag, am happily reminiscing about all the fun and interesting things we...
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Lois Petren
- Sep 27, 2018
- 3 min
Five Tips for Taking Your Knitting on the Road
If you’re like me, I bet your current knitting project is within easy reach most of the time. When it’s not available, I’m disappointed....
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Lois Petren
- Jul 19, 2018
- 2 min
How a Lost Ball of Yarn Started a Book Series
Becoming a children’s book author was never on my “bucket list”. I had a busy life – great husband and kids, busy career in IT as a...
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