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Frogged Pyramid Sweater

Here is the yarn that I frogged from the cursed Pyramid Sweater, with a different color each row it was a trial. I may try the pattern again with different yarn. I love the Ruana that is on the Panopticon blog , beautiful. But I don't think I have enough to make it, Hummm. that would involve another forray to the yarn store. Keep your needles close...

Christmas List for your advanced or extreme knitter...

See previous posts for other ideas for your knitters.... Advanced knitter or Extreme knitting An advanced knitter usually makes their own patterns, if you don't know a tip is when you walk into their living space there is a life size knitted unicorn setting on the sofa. All links are just examples to help you, not to plug a certain store or person, with no financial gain to myself. I picked the ones I would probably purchase if I was shopping the web, which I love to do. Good Luck. 1. Knitpics .com has a "option where your knitter may develop a knitting needle collection that individually suits her needs" This looks like a Denise needle set but you may pick what your needle tips and cable lengths you want. Looks very nice. Gift certificate would be great. 2. A set of Luxury Ebony Knitting Needles , I have not used these, but have heard people rave about them. Expensive! Or as a more affordable option a set of bamboo or rosewood . 3 . Woolwash , this would be good for an

Ideas for your intermediate knitter for Chirstmas...

Intermediate Knitter Christmas List gifts A intermediate knitter can be someone who knits sweaters, socks, mittens/gloves, cardigans, and is starting to make up their own patterns and experiment. All links are just examples to help you, not to plug a certain store or person, with no financial gain to myself. I picked the ones I would probably purchase if I was shopping the web, which I love to do. Good Luck. 1. A set of Denise Needles When you discover your gauge calls for a needle one size larger or smaller than you planned, with the flexibility of Denise Interchangeable Needles, you’ll always have the right size ready. Needle lengths—Circular and Straight: By joining the Interchangeable Needle heads to the flexible cords, and by combining different length cords together, each of the ten needle pairs can make many combinations of straight and circular needles. The only gripe I have about these is that they are plastic, but very handy, I keep them in my knitting bag, especially for a