Toys Without Tonsils

Hi Knitters!

I'm a new blogger and Courtney was kind enough to allow me into the circle!  I've been reading your blogs online for awhile now, and am amazed at all the wonderful work you have all created!  I am a fairly new knitter- self taught and am just picking up shaping techniques and trying my best to learn about all the different yarns out there.  

A little about myself: I'm 28, been knitting for about 3 years and work as a resident at Hahnemann Hospital.  

I recently had to have an emergent tonsilectomy, which put me out of work and into bed for the last week and half!  Needless to say, I've done NOTHING but knit.  I just finished a toy dog for my brother's soon to be baby!  I'll try to attach a pic.  I went to Rosie's last week and picked up some Rowan Cashsoft Aran yarn for a garter stitch square grid baby blanket.  I just hope this kid isn't allergic to yarn!!!

I'm looking forward to blogging with you and learning from you all!

Sincerely,

LJ Van Scoy

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