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    Monogamous Knitting
    Lois Petren
    • May 28, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    The "Hi" in Hiatus
    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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    Gratitude
    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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    The Gift of Yarn
    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
    113 views0 comments
    I'm in a Kaffe Fassett Frame of Mind
    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
    195 views1 comment
    Postcard from London (Part 2) and Stitches SoCal
    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
    68 views0 comments
    Postcard from London
    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,...
    61 views0 comments
    Holiday Crafting Kits for Kids
    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
    103 views0 comments
    Back to School Knitting!
    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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    Knitting Without Tears? I Don't Think So ...
    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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    Are You Hooked on Knitting?  Here are 19 Telltale Signs
    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...
    170 views0 comments
    Stitches SoCal 2018 - Musings of a Yarn Show Newbie
    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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    Looking for Lulu in the Luxembourg Garden
    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...
    120 views0 comments
    Five Tips for Taking Your Knitting on the Road
    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....
    203 views0 comments
    How a Lost Ball of Yarn Started a Book Series
    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...
    207 views0 comments
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