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Crazy For Color Cap with Patons

Way back in January when I decided I was going to knit my way through all the patterns in The Next Steps Eight Fair Isle Knitting pattern book…

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Having Fun With Patons Big Boucle

Have you seen the new Patons “Big Boucle” yarn? I recently got 6 gorgeous skeins in the color “Pretty Patch”, and started playing with it right away.

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Community Creations with Patons Yarns!

The Yarnspirations website has such an amazing amount of yarny goodness. So many gorgeous yarns to choose from and just look at all the patterns!

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Nordic Motif Pillow Tutorial

As with all the projects in Next Steps Eight Fair Isle Knitting this was a lot of fun to knit. If you have been following my posts over the last year…

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Saddle Shoulders and Steam Blocking

I did it. I finally reached the top of my knitted-at-the-same-time sleeves. The next step is to sew the sleeves to the front and back.

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The Finished Piece: Zip Neck Sweater

Just as the green shoots are pushing through the ground and the bright green leaves are unfurling from my trees. I finished the spring-like Zip Neck Sweater!

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Knitting Two Sleeves at Once

Having completed the front of the Zip Neck Sweater into shape, I have embarked upon the journey up the sleeves. The sleeves are knit…

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Knitting Sleeves & Rib Stitches

The pattern for this one is really nicely written, with not only the number of stitches you’re supposed to cast off, but the number you should have left.