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The thing I really love about sewing/knitting/crafting is that there is always something new to learn. You could choose never to repeat a project and you wouldn’t run out of options. I think that’s why it appeals to both adventurous people and those who like to stick to their routine once they learn a particular…
I’m not entirely sure what made me think I should, or even that I was ready, to knit a sweater for Layla. However, when I saw the Bobble Yoke Sweater several months back, I had the urge to make it. Like anything else I don’t know how to do, if the desire is there, I’m…
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks here. We started school last month and in addition to the usual grind I’ve taken on some rather large commissioned work which I am so thankful for! Speaking of whirlwind, I cannot imagine time passing any faster. I swear it goes faster with each child. I wish I could…
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Meredithe, you mentioned that you didn’t hold your yarn tighter when you did the ribbing, Most patterns call for dropping down a needle size on the ribbing — that way you don’t have to hold the yarn tighter. Just wanted to mention that, in case your pattern didn’t suggest it. ;-D
Thank you! I was knitting with a 5 or 6 on the body and it had me switch to a 3 at that part. I think I just really wasn’t holding it right after knitting the body so differently, which is odd for me because I do tend to be a tight knitter. Anyway, I have so much to learn in the knitting world, and I certainly learned a lot with this sweater! Thank you for the tips.