Monthly Archives: January 2008

EPS Complete!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by cheryl

Wherein we show off a pretty sweater with some really crappy photos. Sorry for the none-too-great photos, but it’s not likely that I’ll have anything better before the weekend, if even then. You can click them for larger, though they … Continue reading →

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Buttons 101

Posted on January 29, 2008 by cheryl

I was originally going to get black buttons for my EPS Cardigan, but was having trouble finding enough of the same button – seems like there’d only be 6 in stock, when I needed 7. I ended up getting some … Continue reading →

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Swatching

Posted on January 29, 2008 by cheryl

I haven’t been doing too much other than swatching for the past few days while EPS is blocking. Above are samples of Tahki Donegal Tweed, Classic Elite Skye Tweed, and Rowan Calmer (which is a dark plum color, not that … Continue reading →

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Hey Beret

Posted on January 26, 2008 by cheryl

While waiting for my “Cardigan Details” DVD to arrive so I could finish the steek on the EPS cardigan, I needed something else to work on. Pattern: Urchin, by Ysolda (Knitty Fall 2007). Ravelry link here. Yarn: Plymouth Baby Alpaca; … Continue reading →

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Snip!

Posted on January 25, 2008 by cheryl

The steek is cut! After trying out a few techniques with the sewing machine (trust me, don’t even bother trying it with the feed dog down), I got the brilliant idea of using the walking foot I bought when I … Continue reading →

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