Archive for October 23rd, 2007

Nutcracker Sweet, Part 2 - more yarn subs & gauge

So, after a second trip to the LYS, here’s what the yarn collection looks like. The Rowan “kid classic” is in the middle, flanked by all the Berroco “Ultra Alpaca” and some Nashua “Kid Mohair” on the bottom and the left. (The printed color swatches of the Cascade 220 used in the original design are [...]

Entrelac Nous

Introducing my friend TrishC, who has graciously agreed to “guest blog” here on TessKnits. Trish is an amazing knitter and designer, whose knitting adventurousness I greatly admire. Her FO’s are often a beautiful riot of colors, yarns and textures, guaranteed to turn heads and inspire knitters. Take it away, Trish!
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To me, there’s nothing more interesting [...]