• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
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• From the Armchair
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• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

On the Needles

• Sock Yarn Blanket– need to crochet together
• Dunks Socks– on second sock
• Perfect Beach Shawl– nearly done
• Two Frankensocks in progress
• Colorful Cowl– said I’d finish last summer & didn’t.
• Thoughts of casting on the Amma Granny Square Top. Crochet two squares (front/back) seam together. Really cute. Free pattern by  by Maria Valles

From the Armchair

• The yarn I reviewed is Jadzia, 50/50 cotton-Tencel blend.
• Check out Debi’s kits here.
• Check out Debi’s yarn here.
• This is a really fun, fresh, unique take on yarn! So many possibilities! Definitely check it out.

• iOS App for podcasts
• I highly recommend this app. It’s free and contains a lot of cool features over the iOS native app.

Events

• 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread
• 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread

New Prizes- will giveaway in Episode 96

Splash Pad Party ’16

The big bash wrapped up 7/31! What a great time it was!

Tune in to hear if you won a prize! If you did, be sure to contact me via email or Ravelry PM. Click here for reminder of the amazing prizes we have for this KAL! 

The Pigskin Party KAL will be kicking off with the NFL Football season in September. I still have just a few spots left. Click here for details, and fill out the form today if you’re interested in signing on as a sponsor.

Fiber Events

• My cousin’s bachelorette party in Provincetown (Cape Cod). Favorite places: Patio (went to lunch with Mom), Boat Slip Beach Club Tea Dance (4-7p)
• MGH Diversity Statement- came through on my work email and I was so touched by it.
  • Because of diversity we will excel.   We think broadly about diversity and everything that makes us unique.  It is core to our mission. Our differences make the MGH a more interesting and distinctive environment in which to work and are an important means of providing the very best care to every one of our patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, life experiences, geographic backgrounds, skills and talents among others. We will not excel without recognizing and appreciating everyone’s perspectives.
  • Through inclusion we will respect.  Together we work hard to make this hospital a diverse and inclusive place of healing. Encouraging a broad range of opinions, ideas and perspectives drives creativity, innovation and excellence. Our continued engagement in our nationally recognized initiatives and programs highlights our commitment to diversity and inclusion. But this ongoing work will not be complete until every employee, every patient, every family member, every visitor feels safe, respected, welcome, comfortable, supported and accepted within our walls.
  • Focused on equity we will serve, heal, educate and innovate.  Our job is to improve health and save lives, regardless of what our patients or colleagues look like, where they come from, what they believe, or who they love. Issues of equity and justice are not separate but rather intertwined with patient care, education, research, and community health. Targeting inequality enhances the quality of care for all. We believe in treating our patients and each other with the dignity that every human being deserves.
• Meeting up with new friends at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA for knit night.
• Bathing suits that fit from Athleta. Rash guard love. Pacifica (long sleeved version)
• Not so happy- water in our well is low because of the summer drought. Good news is that we’re finding ways to conserve water and hopefully are building in some better long-term routines.