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Tuesday, 26 July 2005
New cable vest cardigan pattern in the works
Topic: cables



FINALLY...I have the week clear to work on another pattern. It seems that as soon as I arrange time for pattern work, all sorts of family/rabbit stuff pops up. I am already behind schedule on my pattern editing!

This Sailor's Rib Cable pattern has been a long time favorite of mine. Worked in ECCO merino superwash wool from Zitron, I like the stitch definition and softness of the fabric it is making. I started this vest last Fall when my Dad underwent knee surgery, and it was my faithful companion while I sat through the hours waiting. I used a similar pattern years ago for my first Aran sweater and have never lost my fondness for it.

This vest will have a reverse stockinette stitch roll edge. I have becomed attached to this "no edge edge" finish after seeing it in Deborah Newton's book
DESIGNING KNITWEAR which is THE hands down classic, in my opinion.

Posted by countrywool at 11:54 AM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 26 July 2005 12:02 PM EDT
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Tuesday, 26 July 2005 - 5:44 PM EDT

Name: Carolyn
Home Page: http://www.yarnhead.com/curlypurl

Now, that was when a knitting book was a knitting book, and not an advertisement for icky yarn. Sigh. Maybe the pendulum will swing back again. Nice cables!

Tuesday, 26 July 2005 - 9:08 PM EDT

Name: Trish B.

Is the pattern going to be for both a vest and a cardigan? I really like it-will have to peruse your patterns more closely on Thursday. I'm tired of books and magazines that think a size 12-14 is Large!!! And of course the ones I like are always in teeny-tiny sizes.

Trish.

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