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Book Giveway: Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Knitting Workshop was THE book that really transformed my knitting. Prior to reading it I had tried out patterns and never had any satisfaction. Ever. Once
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New Hat Pattern: Persimmon
The Persimmon beanie is made up entirely of Merino Fingering Weight Yarn – the kind that's plied only twice, making it loftier. It's got double thickness brim by starting with a provisional cast on, folding it over and joining, all in K2 P2 ribbing. Then the stranded color work portion provides double thickness too, but a little more lightweight than the brim. Overall, it provides a lot of warmth, and feels soft and cozy.
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The Sweater Watercolors...
We visited the amazing Sarah Kurth of Bumblebirch yarns and she was excited that the sweater watercolors are based on actual knitted sweaters...
