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Both are from Pipsqueaks by Kim Hargreaves. There are some really cute kids' designs in there. If you knit for kids, you should give it a look.
I feel like I've been knitting these sweaters forever, which is kind of true, since I started them in late October. That is probably the worst thing about twins--you have to knit two of everything. I already feel like I'm behind on birthday knitting, especially since I chose this pattern
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from Double Knits by Zoe Mellor. (Another book full of great patterns. All the sweaters are designed in complementary pairs, perfect for twins or sets of siblings. She is awfully fond of seed stitch, though.) Now, I've never done intarsia in my life, being more of a one-color knitter, but I bought the yarn and even knit a few inches of the blue sweater. And I found out something: I HATE INTARSIA! Since I'm sort of stuck with the yarn and I really like the pattern, I guess I'll have to knit them, but I can only stand to knit a few rows at a time before all the dangling bobbins get on my nerves. I feel like all I've been working on for the past two years is kids' sweaters, and knitting this pattern (twice!) will be less fun than the other ones I've done, so I think I might take a break and not knit any birthday sweaters. That way, I can take my time and do the sweaters for Christmas and not feel so pressured. I have plenty of knitting for grown-ups to keep me busy in the meantime, although I do have a book of patterns for kids' toys...
Coming soon: FLAK progress shot!
1 comment:
You know what? I thought I hated instarsia too...then I learned to ditch the bobbins. I work with a metre or so at a time, and then I can pull the length free if it gets tangled. Way better. There's a few more ends, but it's worth it.
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