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Here’s my latest, yet another two for the SKC’s current knitalong.  What can I say, I love the chosen theme, and the ladies on the board have provided a lot of helpful information, as well as gorgeous inspiration.  I bought this pattern, Broderie, from Twist Collective several months ago and…

Pattern: by Connie Chang Chinchio, Knit.1, Spring 2009 Yarn: Elann Sonata (cotton) in Victorian Grape, 775 yds Size/Gauge: 33.5″, 5.5 spi in stockinette on US 6, 5 for the lace Time to knit: 3.5 weeks in July/August 2009 Well, here’s my second entry in the SKC’s 3rd quarter knitalong.  From the…

Here are a few projects I’ve been working on… most likely the last of my summer knits.  I may start Apres Surf in a bit, but I don’t consider a long sleeve hoodie strictly summer.  First up is the Tie Back Shell, my 2nd entry in the SKC’s 3q knitalong.  It’s…

Pattern: by Fiona Ellis, from Twist Collective Summer 09 Yarn: Valley Yarns Longmeadow (60 cotton/ 40 microfiber), 4.5 balls Size/Gauge: 34.5″, 5.8 spi on US 4 Time to knit: 10 weeks (to complete twice) in between other projects Here’s my latest, for which I went stash diving just minutes after the…

Pattern: by Angela Hahn Twist Collective, Spring 2009 Yarn: Classic Elite Premiere (cotton/tencel) in Meadow Grass, 8 skeins Size/Gauge: 32.75″ for some neg ease, 5.5 spi in stockinette on US 5 Time to knit: 3 weeks in June/July 09 Debuting Primrose Path!  This is a great sweater for spring or even summer…

Pattern by Wendy Bernard, from Stitch Diva Yarn: Valley Yarns Goshen (cotton/modal/silk), 6.75 skeins Size/Gauge: S at larger gauge, 4.5 spi on US 7, US 6 for the trim Time to knit: 2 weeks in July 2009  Here’s my first entry in the SKC’s 3rd quarter knitalong.  It was about…

Pattern: Fluttery Sleeve Top from Classic Elite’s Make it Modern, Spring 08 Yarn: Sublime Soya Cotton DK, color 089 (pale yellow-green), 6.75 balls Size/Gauge/Needles: 34″ chest for zero ease/ 6 spi,8 rpi on US 4 Time to knit: 10 days in May 09    Oh my, I love this top!…

I ordered 3 of the new Berroco fall pattern books from Kyarns, and as a promotion, they included samples of each of the new yarns.  I swatched with the suggested needle sizes, soaked, and dried flat with no pins.   I was most excited to try “Lustra”, a wool/tencel blend.…

First off, sorry for the lackluster photo.  Feeling too lazy to set up the tripod, I got a mirror shot… but you get the idea. I’ve knitted the body up to the arms and split between the front and back.  I really love the fit on this, there’s definitely negative…