tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words/1 2010-08-28T01:34:55Z A blog devoted mostly to my knitting and crocheting, but occasionally just there so I can hear myself type. Movable Type 3.35 tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.610 2010-08-28T01:16:02Z 2010-08-28T01:34:55Z

Well, mostly I'm working and often I'm also knitting more super secret stuff. Beautiful yarn, though, don't you think? I also canned for the first time. Some of the 10 jars of blueberry jam I made from berries we picked...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Well, mostly I'm working and often I'm also knitting more super secret stuff. Beautiful yarn, though, don't you think? I also canned for the first time. Some of the 10 jars of blueberry jam I made from berries we picked... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.609 2010-08-02T02:30:51Z 2010-08-08T16:05:29Z

If you haven't heard the news, the new Twist Collective is up. I feel really proud to be a part of this edition. My dear friend Julia has the cover design and rightfully so, because it's gorgeous. And speaking of...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com If you haven't heard the news, the new Twist Collective is up. I feel really proud to be a part of this edition. My dear friend Julia has the cover design and rightfully so, because it's gorgeous. And speaking of... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.608 2010-07-23T03:14:49Z 2010-08-08T16:05:00Z

A couple years ago, I did a tutorial for creating schematics in Illustrator, which is my preferred method. But I realize Adobe products are expensive and not necessarily easy to learn, while almost everyone has Microsoft Office, or a less...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com A couple years ago, I did a tutorial for creating schematics in Illustrator, which is my preferred method. But I realize Adobe products are expensive and not necessarily easy to learn, while almost everyone has Microsoft Office, or a less... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.607 2010-07-20T02:18:07Z 2010-07-29T01:51:10Z

This post is so late I might as well be reporting about those new fangled talkies and the steam engine, but what the heck, it comes with a puppy fix AND a beautifully knit finished object so it can't be...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com This post is so late I might as well be reporting about those new fangled talkies and the steam engine, but what the heck, it comes with a puppy fix AND a beautifully knit finished object so it can't be... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.606 2010-07-18T03:20:44Z 2010-07-26T17:11:57Z

Well, I honestly couldn't have planned this if I tried but the trusty random number generating site not only picked someone I think is a great person, but it also picked a cringe inducing story, to boot. The winner...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Well, I honestly couldn't have planned this if I tried but the trusty random number generating site not only picked someone I think is a great person, but it also picked a cringe inducing story, to boot. The winner... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.605 2010-07-09T12:49:37Z 2010-07-17T14:30:05Z

Shannon Okey's new book, The Knitgrrl guide to Professional Knitwear Design, is available and if you aren't already hearing some of the buzz, well, you don't spend as much time online as I do. Search around and you'll find...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Shannon Okey's new book, The Knitgrrl guide to Professional Knitwear Design, is available and if you aren't already hearing some of the buzz, well, you don't spend as much time online as I do. Search around and you'll find... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.604 2010-06-27T15:53:54Z 2010-07-10T14:05:00Z

As far as comments go, this has been the most entertaining week ever. You guys have some pretty cringeworthy stories of all sorts and I loved every last comment. Call me crazy, but I think that much like having one's...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com As far as comments go, this has been the most entertaining week ever. You guys have some pretty cringeworthy stories of all sorts and I loved every last comment. Call me crazy, but I think that much like having one's... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.603 2010-06-20T20:11:32Z 2010-06-26T14:03:18Z

You know what I think is really useless? Blogging that you haven't blogged for a while and then apologizing. But you know what I think is cute? Posting a picture that captures that same sentiment. Contrite dog is contrite* But...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com You know what I think is really useless? Blogging that you haven't blogged for a while and then apologizing. But you know what I think is cute? Posting a picture that captures that same sentiment. Contrite dog is contrite* But... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.602 2010-06-07T05:39:04Z 2010-06-26T14:03:36Z

My brother won "Crowd Favorite" for Partial Beard in the World Beard and Mustache Team USA competition. He has clearly put that double-major in physics and philosophy to excellent use. Congrats to my rather hairy baby brother....

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com My brother won "Crowd Favorite" for Partial Beard in the World Beard and Mustache Team USA competition. He has clearly put that double-major in physics and philosophy to excellent use. Congrats to my rather hairy baby brother.... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.601 2010-05-31T06:58:54Z 2010-06-26T14:02:56Z

Short and sweet, like the ceremony itself, a few more pictures of the lovely day. 1. Being given away, 2. Groom and Best Man's shoes, 3. Last chance to bail out, 4. Do you agree to the terms and conditions?,...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Short and sweet, like the ceremony itself, a few more pictures of the lovely day. 1. Being given away, 2. Groom and Best Man's shoes, 3. Last chance to bail out, 4. Do you agree to the terms and conditions?,... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.596 2010-05-18T17:02:55Z 2010-06-16T20:35:23Z

Cecchetti might have been inspired by garments worn to warm up for a challenging dance class, but the shimmery silky yarn knit at a very loose gauge is delicate and divine and just begs to be worn for a special...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com Cecchetti might have been inspired by garments worn to warm up for a challenging dance class, but the shimmery silky yarn knit at a very loose gauge is delicate and divine and just begs to be worn for a special... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.595 2010-05-10T12:50:26Z 2010-06-16T20:35:18Z

It's easy to dismiss Damariscotta as just a knitted t-shirt, best thrown together with cargos or jeans. I think that's a fine choice but misses what a great layering piece this top can be. Damariscotta by MarnieMacLean featuring Old Navy...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com It's easy to dismiss Damariscotta as just a knitted t-shirt, best thrown together with cargos or jeans. I think that's a fine choice but misses what a great layering piece this top can be. Damariscotta by MarnieMacLean featuring Old Navy... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.597 2010-05-02T12:36:14Z 2010-06-16T20:35:11Z

The whole idea behind Pas de Valse is versatility and as you see it in the Twist Collective shoot, it's a perfect piece to throw on when you are wearing your favorite pair of jeans. A piece like this is...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com The whole idea behind Pas de Valse is versatility and as you see it in the Twist Collective shoot, it's a perfect piece to throw on when you are wearing your favorite pair of jeans. A piece like this is... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.600 2010-04-30T16:28:59Z 2010-06-02T12:51:10Z

I would say it was about 4 years ago that Debbie (aka Stitchy McYarnpants) asked me if I'd contribute to a book she had been scheming up. At that time, it was just an idea, she had no publisher,...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com I would say it was about 4 years ago that Debbie (aka Stitchy McYarnpants) asked me if I'd contribute to a book she had been scheming up. At that time, it was just an idea, she had no publisher,... tag:www.marniemaclean.com,2010:/words//1.599 2010-04-27T01:40:13Z 2010-06-02T12:51:00Z

I can't thank you all enough for the kind words and congratulations. We really kept this whole thing entirely secret and I still have close friends and family to contact and let them know we got hitched. We wanted...

Marnie http://marniemaclean.com I can't thank you all enough for the kind words and congratulations. We really kept this whole thing entirely secret and I still have close friends and family to contact and let them know we got hitched. We wanted...