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By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 06:14:21 +0000

Oh, that crazy stripes tee is an interesting sweater! You have a lot of sweater WIPs to choose from! Didn’t you have a black cowl-neck sweater in progress as well? Elisbeth would look great at Rhinebeck.

My SF weather has convinced me to start my first garter-stitch shawl, Frisson, but I’m also dreaming about knitting a Pomme de pin cardigan.

By: jody

jody — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:20:08 +0000

ooh which shawls did you start?

don’t let your experience with garments discourage you. a blogger many years ago wrote that she felt a knitter needed to make 3 sweaters before getting the hang of it. there’s a lot to figure out with garments – what size to make, what shape is going to look good on you, making it the size you intended…and more.

i will say that your shawl knitting will help get you ready for garments when you’re ready

By: jody

jody — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:15:26 +0000

are you thinking Featherweight or something new?

By: Harmony G

Harmony G — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:45:47 +0000

I’ve been bitten by the shawl bug- I’m working on three right now. I just couldn’t help myself, I went to Stitches Midwest last week (first time) and there were shawls everywhere, it was heavenly! I’d love to say I was working on a garment, as a newer-ish knitter I’ve tried one sweater and it’s balled up, cast away, hidden in the bottom of a tote that I can barely even glance at! Maybe one day???

By: Andi

Andi — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:48:25 +0000

Since I seem to be knitting all the shawls lately, my eyes have been wandering to over the garments.
You have some beauties on the needles. Your Hitofude yarn is stunning.
I agree with you regarding Downeast being a staple, it is that kind of garment.