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When Swatches Lie

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Cheryl

I admit it, I’m a loose knitter. I usually go down one needle size from whatever is recommended. So when I swatched for my Scoop du Jour, my first swatch was with US 7 needles instead of the 8 listed … Continue reading →

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Swatching

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Cheryl

I haven’t been doing too much other than swatching for the past few days while EPS is blocking. Above are samples of Tahki Donegal Tweed, Classic Elite Skye Tweed, and Rowan Calmer (which is a dark plum color, not that … Continue reading →

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EPS Begins

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Cheryl

  As planned, I cast on for my Elizabeth Zimmermann EPS Cardigan yesterday at SnB. Several of the grrls are starting an EPS sweater for 2008. I’m planning to do the Circular Yoke Pullover, but make it into a cardigan. … Continue reading →

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Swatches

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Cheryl

Here are the swatches I’ve done so far: Swatch with Blue Swatch with Gold Swatch with Gray I don’t care for the blue at all. The gold isn’t bad, but it’s a bit masculine. I think I’m leaning towards the … Continue reading →

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