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The SKC on Ravely chose cables as the theme for our first quarter KAL.  Though I voted for a different category (colorwork), cables are always a-ok with me!  It also fits in nicely with the stash reduction goal as I have many cables projects queued/stashed. I always cast on a…

Pattern by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud Yarn: Valley Yarns Charlemont, 1296 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 34″, 5.5 spi on US 5’s Time to knit: 5 weeks in October, November 2011 I’m not sure what possessed me to cast on for another sock yarn hoodie so soon after knitting Laika, but Chambourcin was chosen for…

Pattern by Kim Hargreaves, from “Rowan Vintage Knits” Yarn: Fibranatura Oak, in “Wood”, 1124 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: S (35″), 5.75 spi on US 4’s, US 3’s for hems Time to knit: 4 weeks in October/November among other projects This pattern has long resided on my queue; I was keen to work…

Pattern by Rosemary Hill, Knitscene Fall 2011 Yarn: Wild Hare Platinum Sock (wool/nylon), ~300 yds Needles/Size/Gauge: 4.5 spi on US 5’s, size as written Time to knit: 5 days in September 2011 This quick project was an attempt to negate the “damage” from the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival on September…

Pattern: by Ysolda Teague Yarn: Tahki Savoy (silk/merino) #8 Olive, 186 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: Medium/ 4.5 spi on US 7’s Time to knit: 3 days in September 2011 I casted this on because everything else was in the “finishing” stage and I wasn’t in the mood for another big sweater project.…

  I started Salina amidst struggling with Vent d’est Vent d’ouest as I wanted a stockinette project to work on during Rhinebeck weekend.  Also, I was keen on the warm brown color for fall.  Unfortunately, the yarn is very annoying.  Fibranatura Oak is a wool/silk/linen blend.  It’s nice and lightweight,…

Pattern by Marie Adeline Boyer, available free via Ravelry Yarn: Jade Sapphire Cashmere Silk in “Plum Rose”, 342 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: 18″ tall as written, 6.0 spi on US 5’s Time to knit: 8 days in October 2011 (after 2 false starts…) So, this cowl is a gift for my friend…