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webbgirl

What knitters have known all along...

May 16, 2010 19:51

An interesting article about how unused fleece from alpacas is being used to help clean up the oil spill in the gulf. Alpacas - Not just feeding knitting addiction anymore.Speaking of knitting...I have this awesomesauce Malabrigo and for the life of me I can't figure out what I want to do with it. I know, totaly First World problem, but it's one ( Read more... )

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webbgirl May 17 2010, 04:09:45 UTC

Scarves I can knock out, but endless rows of stockinette make me batty.

Also, thanks on the sweater. I'm hoping to finish it soonish and focus on a lace stole I'm doing and possibly the new sweater with the yarn.

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webbgirl May 17 2010, 17:50:27 UTC

It's Malabrigo which is Merino wool. It's pretty much the softest stuff around. Not cheap (at all) but yummy to work with.

slb44 May 17 2010, 03:35:28 UTC

What about one of the Chic Knits cardis?

I'm particularly taken by this new one,

http://www.chicknits.com/catalog/cerisara.html

webbgirl May 17 2010, 04:08:21 UTC

I really like their stuff. I want to do one of the vests/tanks they have.

I'm actually seriously pondering the February Lady now and do some modifications on it. I've always hesitated on that one because of where the yoke hits on the boobs. I may shorten it a bit so the lace starts sooner.

slb44 May 17 2010, 12:00:29 UTC

The new vest is adorable but I don't think the pattern is out yet.

February Lady is cute, but as you say it really needs to be customized for everyone individually.