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Charming
It is DONE! Actually, it was done on Friday night, but I haven’t had chance to blog about it until now. Yes, the Charmed Sweater is finished and it fits. Really it does. I would show you a picture of … Continue reading
Numberwang
So, there are several mistakes in this sweater. And I’ve decided to take a friend’s advice and fix them another time, so that the sweater is never really finished, and therefore the curse can never take effect at full potency. … Continue reading
Zelkova
Lace sweaters tends to make me a little nervous – I worry that they can appear too fussy and twee (at least on me at any rate). No such concerns with this pretty number from Through the Loops. Zelkova is … Continue reading
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Home Stretch
I’m getting there. Yesterday I joined the sleeves and body and knitted all. day. long. With the opening round running to about 288 stitches, progress was slow, but I built up a nice line of raglan double decreases every third … Continue reading
Pomme de Pin
I am utterly smitten with this lovely new pattern from Amy Christoffers. Its long ribbed cuffs and relaxed fit look super cosy and I love the colour of the sample, which gives it a vintage feel.The pine cone lace pattern … Continue reading
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Hiccup
Like the dinner guest who was a witty conversationalist at the start of the evening and now, after one too many glasses of punch, is zombie-staggering across the living room trying to do the dance to Bad Romance, this sweater … Continue reading
Chambourd
I've managed to record a new episode of the podcast however, owing to a tech issue overhanging from when my laptop had to be wiped, I can't share it with you just yet. But in the meantime, look at this … Continue reading
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Bliss – Take Two
So, the renovated Bliss sweater is now finished, with longer sleeves: Luckily, my washing machine behaved itself this time, and after a run through the wool cycle, the new yarn bloomed and the join is no longer visible. So, I’m … Continue reading
Progress
I have 11 inches of Charmed Sweater: I did the hem using some of the same New Lanark wool I had, but in a DK weight. I did a knitted cast on with 5mm needles, then switched to 4mm needles … Continue reading
Distracted
I am making progress on the Charmed Sweater. I have about 7 inches of the body done and it seems to be measuring up to the required 44″, although I’m going to get him to try it on and make … Continue reading
