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I am tremendously excited to share my new pattern, Avens, which is now available on Ravlery!!! Avens is inspired by the traditional Icelandic sweater known as Lopapeysa. Avens is worked in the round from the bottom up with a two-color corrugated ribbing. The sweater is designed with a slightly fitted waistline. The yoke is flattering… Continue reading Avens – New Pattern!!!!
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I know!!! It’s not much to see! I’ll give you some details instead! Avens is a pullover sweater inspired by traditional Icelandic lopapeysa sweaters. It’s a little longer than a lot of sweaters and designed to be a little roomy – perfect for throwing on when you’re running around in cooler weather or heading out for… Continue reading Sneak Peek – Avens
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I’m knitting “The Dude”, a sweater inspired by the one Jeff Bridges wore in The Big Lebowski. I’m making a few modifications for my college-age son: I’m shortening the length and I’m knitting the body in one piece. It’s knit completely in K1P1 (colorwork included) so you can imagine how long a row takes to… Continue reading Knitter’s Workshop – Measuring the Width
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Just off the needles – Marji – and not a moment too soon! My lovely niece is headed to Patagonia for a Wilderness Medical Training Program on September 30 (she is studying to be a nurse). To hurry the blocking process, I even put the sweater out on the back deck to dry faster. (I… Continue reading Marji
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My college-age son is a big fan of The Big Lebowski. He loves the sweater that Jeff Bridges wears in the film: via Oregon Live The original cardigan from 1972 was made by Pendleton Woolen Mills. It’s recently been updated and is available on their website. The new version looks a little more fitted than… Continue reading Fave Friday – The Dude Sweater
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