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About Mokihana

Born and raised Hawaiʻi girl who misses home and loves the Pacific Northwest. I’m a free spirit and love the serendipitous events that bring people and places together. My philosophy about knitting and life in general: “It is good to have an end to journey toward,but it is the journey that matters in the end.”Ursula K. Le Guin

Sock Fevah!

Posted on March 4, 2006 by Mokihana

Okay, stay pau [finished] da Knitting Olympics.  I can go back to pidgin again!  I get two pairs of socks now; da Olympics ones and den anoddah pair dat was waiting till I wen learn da Kitchener stitch.

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It’s Gold Medal Time!

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Mokihana

I finished my socks!  I holed up in the living room, telling my husband to leave me alone, no interruptions, upon fear of death please, so that I could really concentrate on what I was doing.

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Fie On Thee, O Dreaded Kitchener Stitch!

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Mokihana

The first time I tried this stitch, trying to read the directions from a website as I was stitching, it ended up a mess.  I was frustrated!  I understood the progression from stitch to stitch.  I got it! But my … Continue reading →

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Toe Jams

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Mokihana

On Tuesday morning, I got one sock done all the way up to grafting the toe.  It’s great!  It looks just the way it should. 

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Fraternal Socks

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Mokihana

Tonight I did the gusset on my second sock and decided to put the two socks together and admire my handiwork. Did a double-take. When I bought the two skeins of yarn to knit with, I made sure I had … Continue reading →

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Knitting In Front Of The Woodstove

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Mokihana

I did it! I turned both heels two days ago. Then yesterday I didn’t knit at all. But today I got back into the swing of things and not only got the gusset all done, but also am well on … Continue reading →

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The Frog Pond

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Mokihana

This morning I was all set to do the heel flap for the second sock… I counted the stitches on my needles, and ack! I had 2 too many stitches. I tinked (unknit… “knit” spelled backwards), stitch by stitch, for … Continue reading →

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Wastin’ Away Again in Sockville

Posted on February 12, 2006 by Mokihana

I started the second sock last night! I didn’t have as much knitting time because there some interesting competitions to watch, especially the ice skating. I’ve worked on it a bit more today but am feeling tired and kinda sluggish. … Continue reading →

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Let The Games Begin!

Posted on February 11, 2006 by Mokihana

Today I was joined by some new Team Hawai‘i Nei members! What a great start to the day. E komo mai (welcome) to: Carol, who’s making a child’s Warm and Wooly Vest. Maile, who’s knitting a cable- lace afghan of … Continue reading →

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New Members, A Button, and Tita Cheerleaders!

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Mokihana

Today I got a new team member; her name is Emily and she’s going to be knitting Kate the Cat! Welcome, Emily! Kate is absolutely adorable! Bonnie is our honorary member who will be knitting socks and other stuff while … Continue reading →

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