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Pattern by Fiona Ellis, Vogue Knitting Spring ’08 Yarn: L.B. Collection Cotton Bamboo in Snapdragon, 490 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 34″ bust, 5.25 spi on US 5’s Time to knit: 1 week in May 2011 I didn’t really notice this design in the magazine, but several versions on Ravelry caught my eye.…

Pattern: from Phildar #469 “Special Twenty”, Spring ’07 Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (Cotton/Wool), color #355, ~760 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: Size 38/40 (35″ bust), 6.5 spi on US 3 Time to knit: Well I started in 2008…. Cheers for transforming one of my oldest UFO’s into a wearable garment!  I believe…

Pattern by Katya Wilsher, via Ravelry download Yarn: Elann Luna (rayon/cotton), ~610 yds, midnight sky Size/Needles/Gauge: 34″ bust, 5.5 spi on US 4’s Time to knit: 10 days in April/May 2011 I’ve admired this pattern since it was first published, and it was the first option that came to mind…

Pattern: by Connie Chang Chinchio, Interweave Spring 2010 Yarn: Elann Sonata (cotton), 635 yds, color #5116, Light Sage Needles/Size/Gauge: 34″ bust, 5.5 spi on US 6’s Time to knit: 1 week in April 2011 Well, I started this project on a whim, mainly from a desire to stashbust and it…

Something about spring inspires me to knit lace, which is why I wanted to cast on Alice.  Alice is done, blocked, and super cute; hopefully a photo shoot opportunity will arrive soon.  I’ve been rather busy and the weather has been chilly.  Anyway, I digress…after a few days working on…

Pattern: by Pam Allen from Classic Elite’s “Make it Modern” Yarn: Elle Elite (cotton/wool), 1190 yds, color #9 (Red) Size/Needles/Gauge: 35″ bust, 5.5 spi on US 5’s, 4’s for trim Time to knit: 3 weeks in March/April 2011 Well, I started this project because I wanted to work with a…

Well, the SKC on Ravelry chose “Vests/Sleeveless Tops” for our 2nd quarter KAL, and in the spirit of stashbusting, I’ve cast on a few projects that have been long planned.  First up is the Ringlet Tank.  Pictured is about 6″ of the lower front.  I had a few issues with…

Pattern: Rickrack Rib Pullover by Kat Coyle, from Classic Elite Autumn 1 Yarn: Mirasol Tupa (50 wool/ 50 silk), color 815 “Emerald”, ~950 yards Size/Needles/Gauge: 34.5″ bust, 5.25 spi in stockinette on US 5’s Time to knit: 2 weeks in February/March 2011 Here’s my sweater, which was started for St.…

Pattern: Lace-up Pullover by Robin Melanson from Classic Elite #9106 “Sunday Brunch” Yarn: Classic Elite Yarn Classic 150, #7258 “Radish”, 1005 yds Needles/Size/Gauge: 34″ bust, 6 spi on US 4’s, US 3’s for ribbing Time to knit: Just under 2 weeks in February 2011 Although I do question the utility…