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Honestly, I never ever would have done this in my early days of knitting. (There’s probably quite a lengthy list of things that would go on that list). But today, I took the sweater that I am knitting and pulled part of it off the needles. Really. I did this to get a more accurate… Continue reading Knitty Confessions – #4
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I am finally starting a Lopapeysa-inspired sweater. If you recall, I started talking about these beautiful sweaters here and here. I even ordered LettLopi yarn which is the lighter version of Icelandic Lopi yarn from Alafoss. Now, I’m finally going to use it! My niece is going on an extended wilderness medical training program as… Continue reading Finally – Lopapeysa!
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I’ve been planning a sweater to knit for my daughter for sometime. After asking her what she might like, chevrons seemed like a good idea. I chose these pretty colors in MadelineTosh Tosh Sock Yarn: From top clockwise: Natural, Robin’s Egg, Edison Bulb and Oceana. Tosh Sock Yarn seemed like a good idea for a… Continue reading Sweater Design 101
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I found this gorgeous sweater pattern last night on Ravelry. . Riddari by Vetis Jonsdottir is definitely the Icelandic sweater that I want to knit. Check out this beautiful sweater on Ravelry. The suggested yarn is Lett-lopi which is the lighter if the Icelandic sweater weight yarns. I think it will be a great choice… Continue reading Icelandic Knitting Update
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My sister-in-law and brother-in-law will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in August, 2014. Avid travelers, they are planning a trip to Iceland. Upon hearing this during our annual beach vacation, I immediately thought, “Sweaters! I can knit some Icelandic Sweaters!! and hopefully if I start now, I may even finish them on time!!!” As it… Continue reading Icelandic Knitting
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