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Pattern by Sylvia Hager for Blue Sky Alpacas Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, Lavendar mix, 1317 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: to fit 34″, 6 spi on US 4’s Time to knit: 4 weeks in January 2012 I’ve had my eye on this pattern for a long time, so I cast on immediately…

Pattern: by Mari Muinonen for Vogue Winter 08/09 Yarn: Valley Yarn Northampton, dark green heather, 287 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: as written to fit size 8.5, 5.5 st/” on US 5’s Time to knit: 9 days in March 2012 My first socks!  I never really wanted to knit socks before (I prefer…

Pattern by Glenna C. available via Ravelry Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes, “Winter Night”, 1004 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: 33″, 5.25 spi on US 7’s, 6’s for trim Time to knit: 5 weeks in February/March 2011 I’ve lusted after this pattern since it was first published (I love a shapely, s*xy,…

Pattern: by Becky Herrick, available via Ravelry Yarn: Fibratura Sensational (wool), “Leek”, 430 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: As written, 4.25 spi on US 8’s Time to knit: 2 weeks in March 2012 I wanted to cast something green in March for St. Patrick’s Day.  Alas, I did not finish quite by then,…

Pattern: by Nikol Lohr, available free in Knitty Yarn: Valley Yarns Northampton (wool), “Chestnut”, 741 yards Size: as written; 32″ waist Time to knit: About 2 weeks in Jan/Feb 2011 Yes, I knit this more than a year ago.  My glacial pace in finishing can be attributed to the decisions…

The knitting on my Ribbon Trimmed Cardi was finished in January, but I only recently finished the seaming, which is extensive, and blocked it.  I estimate another 2 hours maybe, for the ribbon and snap application, depending on whether I use my sewing machine or do it all by hand.…

Pattern by Vladimir Teriokhin from Tahki “Modern Romance” Yarn: Elann LE Finesse (merino/tencel), Glazed Apples, 1320 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: 35.5″, 4.75 spi on US 7’s, 6’s for trim Time to knit: About 5 weeks in Nov/Dec 2011 I adore the romantic style of this project, perfect for Valentines’!  It was meant…