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Pattern by Cecily Glowik MacDonald for Knitscene Fall 2010 Yarn: Classic Elite Fresco, color #5381, 164 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: As per pattern, 6 spi on US 6, US 4’s for brim Time to knit: 2 days in August 11 Well, I realized that time was getting away from me in the…

Here’s another project designed by Ysolda for the SKC KAL… Angostura vest, which was a bit more palatable than a long sleeve wool sweater to cast on in the summer heat.  This pattern is really clever, I love how the shaping is done via the cable panels.  Before starting, I…

Pattern by Anne Ginger for Twist Collective Yarn: Rowan Cashcotton DK, color: “cool”, ~825 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 33″ with lots of mods, 5.75 spi on US 5’s Time to knit: About 7 weeks beginning in June 11, off and on This pattern, which got the cover photo for Twist’s summer issue,…

I admit Lizette isn’t exactly a new wip, but I made so many mods before starting, all on paper, and I was reasonably confident but not positive that it would fit.  Only after finishing the body, pinning it together, and trying it on, can I say definitely, yes, my mods…

Pattern by Ysolda Teague, in “Brave New Knits” Yarn: Stricken Smitten Shimmer Glimmer, blackberry diamond, 420 yds Needles/Gauge: 5 spi in Stockinette on US 6’s Time to knit: About 10 days in July 11 Here’s my first project for the current SKC KAL, where we’re knitting patterns by Ysolda Teague…

Pattern by Coralie Meslin from Knitscene Summer ’11 Yarn: RYC Silk Cotton in Paprika, ~610 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 35″ bust, 4.5 spi on US 7’s Time to knit: 5 days in June 2011 This trendy top was a stashbuster and practically instant gratification. The pattern is really simple, boring or soothing…

Pattern: in Louisa Harding #20, “Deco” Yarn: Louisa Harding Mulberry (silk), color #22, ~615 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 34″ bust, 5.5 spi after blocking on US 5’s Time to knit: 1.5 weeks in May/June 2011 This little confection is quite the decadent knit- I’ve never worked with pure silk before! The pattern…

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…