Author Archives: Ninja

About Ninja

The Knitting Ninja knits, blogs, draws, jogs, works, lives and loves in Ottawa, ON. She has a boyfriend, a roommate and a small zoo of awesome pets.

Projects On The Go

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Ninja

I’m back in the game, baby! Knitting was great stress relief during the holiday season. I haven’t stopped since then. I’ve finally taken some photos of my stuff in progress. First is a new slouchyhat. The first slouchyhat was knit … Continue reading →

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Fall

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Ninja

It’s fall, isn’t it? And I’ve been terrible at updating my blog. This is normal. A few things of interest, in both my knitting and my life. – There’s a minor but very important errata for the shark hat on … Continue reading →

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Dun dun dun dun dun dun…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Ninja

After rigorous overview and a test knit by me… And then test knitting by five others… And then more vigorous review… Look what’s finally back after a 6 month hiatus! Go check out the pattern page for the download link, … Continue reading →

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Simple socks, long scarves, stash enrichment & shark hats

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Ninja

I’m still knitting. All the time, in fact! Also HEY LOOK, new design for the blog! Wanted something a bit more fun and edgy. Hope you like! I scrapped the RPM sock for the time being, as it yet again … Continue reading →

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KniCroBloWeek, Day 7: Your knitting and crochet time

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Ninja

Write about your typical crafting time. When it is that you are likely to craft – alone or in more social environments, when watching TV or whilst taking bus journeys. What items do you like to surround yourself with whilst … Continue reading →

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KniCroBlo Week Day 6: Something to aspire to

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Ninja

Is there a pattern or skill that you don’t yet feel ready to tackle but which you hope to (or think you can only dream of) tackling in the future, near or distant? Is there a skill or project that … Continue reading →

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KniCroBlo Week, Day 5: And now for something completely different

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Ninja

I’m a bit of an artist. For today’s April 1st creative topic, I drew an amusing caricature of me with knitting. Enjoy!

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KniCroBlo Week, Day 4: Where are they now?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Ninja

Whatever happened to your __________? Write about the fate of a past knitting project. Whether it be something that you crocheted or knitted for yourself or to give to another person. An item that lives with you or something which … Continue reading →

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KniCroBlo Week, Day 3: Tidy mind, tidy stitches

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Ninja

How do you keep your yarn wrangling organised? It seems like an easy to answer question at first, but in fact organisation exists on many levels. Maybe you are truly not organised at all, in which case I am personally … Continue reading →

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KniCroBlo Week, Day 1 & 2: Yarns and Skills

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ninja

I’m a bit behind due to getting swamped last night. That’s okay. Two topics for the price of one, today! From yesterday: Day One: 28th March. A Tale of Two Yarns. Part of any fibre enthusiast’s hobby is an appreciation … Continue reading →

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