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Pattern: by Kim Hargreaves, from “Precious” Yarn: Valley Yarn Sheffield (merino/angora/silk) color 02, 168 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: Modified for 21″ head, 5.75 spi on US 7’s, 5’s for ribbing Time to knit: About 1 week in January 2011 This past winter was wicked cold outside and I was/am on a hat…

I questioned the wisdom of starting Nespelem (knitting with cotton), as the weather was still quite cold and this weekend we even got a dusting of snow!  But I was in the mood to knit something for Easter and the spring weather around here can be mercurial; it may be…

Pattern by Melanie Richter, available free via Ravelry Yarn: Knitpicks Andean Silk (alpaca/silk/merino), “Sangria”, ~120 yds Needles/Size: US 7, 5 for ribbing, to fit my 21″ head Time to knit: 3 days in January 2011 Salvio hexia!  Forgive the silly photography-couldn’t resist.  The Harry Potter movies are chock full of…

Pattern: from Berroco #279, “Ultra Alpaca & Ultra Alpaca Light” Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca,~1340 yds, color #62170 “Cerulean mix” Needles/size gauge: 2nd size at 5.25 spi in stockinette on US 5’s, US 4’s for hems Time to knit: 3 weeks in January/February 2011 This pattern has been on my queue…

Ursa hit a snag when I ran out of yarn midway through the collar.  Luckily, I located a kind raveler who was willing to part with some yardage in the same dyelot.  This project has a ton of finishing- the normal seams one would expect with a sweater knit in…

Pattern: by Melissa LaBarre, from “New England Knits” Yarn: Shepherd’s Classic 100% wool, ~820 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 38″ size at 5.0 spi on US 6 for 34″ chest Time to knit: Almost 2 weeks in January 2011 Here’s my first sweater project begun in 2011.  Middlefield is the first pullover I’ve…

Pattern: from New England Knits, by Melissa LaBarre Yarn: Valley Yarn Superwash DK (merino), 1096 yds Size/Gauge/Needles: 35″ bust, 5.75 spi on US 4’s, US 3’s for the garter Time to knit: About 6 weeks in Nov/Dec 2010, between other projects Ashfield was supposed to be my Christmas sweater, but…

When I finished my carry along project (the Kat hat), I texted my sister (who has recently learned to knit) to ask what I should cast on.  She suggested a skirt.  Indeed, I had bought 4 balls of Valley Yarn Northampton when it was on sale last October, destined for…

Pattern: by Elinor Brown from Twist Collective Fall 2010 Yarn: Tahki Tara Tweed (wool/nylon), #2 “fog”, ~870 yds Size/Needles/Gauge: 35.5″ bust for minimal positive ease, 4.5 spi on US 7’s Time to knit: 4 weeks in Oct/Nov 2010, among other projects A modern and feminine interpretation of the traditional fisherman…