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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…

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…