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December 25, 2025 by Robin Southworth
My mother was recovering from a heart attack and was constantly cold. Too scratchy. Not warm enough. Too ugly to stay in the house.
Robin Southworth was a blogger, tweeter, and Pinterest-pinner. She was also an experienced knitter who never met a knitting pattern she couldn't futz with for the better. She held an MFA from CalArts and a BA from Sacramento State University. Robin passed away in May 2023.
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My mother was recovering from a heart attack and was constantly cold. Too scratchy. Not warm enough. Too ugly to stay in the house.
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