Month: January 2006
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on Patons
From the comments on my Urban Aran and my last post, it seems I’m getting people to take another look at Patons designs. While their more recent pattern booklets have been all about crazy fluffy/shiny/furry stuff, they actually have some very nice patterns in the older booklets! I really like this one, from Indigo Days: […]
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pangs and plans
Three days into the new year and already I’m hankerin’ for some new yarn? It’s a disease, I tell ya. After finishing the Urban Aran, I’m really into Elann Highland Chunky. It’s really quite soft, especially after a wash, but still feels substantial enough to hold up to lots of wear. I’m thisclose to ordering […]
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new year, new project
I’ve been working away on something new and exciting – my first fair isle project! It’s the “Nordic Memories” pullover from Interweave Knits, fall 2003 (the first issue I ever bought). I’m using Knitpicks Merino Style, which is lovely. I’ve definitely got tension problems, but I’m forging ahead anyway! Things are getting better as I […]