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Spring Cleaning. 

4/30/2015

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Oh, HELLO! It's been a while, hasn't it? I took a little unexpected hiatus from blogging. I'm having difficulty managing my energy level. The combination of the changing season and a nasty sinus infection got the better of me. After a round of antibiotics and lots of rest I'm starting to feel more like myself. Still, there's something funky hanging on my immune system and I can't quite shake it.  I'm currently trying to ignore it away. I'll let you know how that goes. In the meantime, I thought I'd better get back to blogging before summer descends and I miss my opportunity to clear my slate of some of the knitting I've been accumulating. 
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I'm a year-round knitter, and there really is no end to sweater season, as far as I'm concerned. I'll simply switch from wool to cotton, alpaca to linen, etc... Of course, there's always socks. They're small and manageable during scorching summer weather.  The knitting never ceases. But, there's something silly about showing you a giant wool poncho in the middle of July, I think. Which means, I have a little bit of playing catch-up in front of me.  
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Fortunately (or not), May in the Midwest is pretty chilly. Not only do I get to bombard you with finished sweaters, I get to wear them for the duration of the month! This recent addition to my sweater collection is Praline by Gudrun Johnston knit in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55%Merino, 33%Microfiber, 12%Cashmere). 
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This pattern was lovely to knit. The instructions are very comprehensive. The stitch pattern is effortless, without being stockinette, and very easy to memorize. The thing that really sells me, of course, is that there is actual design and technique incorporated into the pattern. The body of the cardigan is knit seamlessly from the bottom-up and the sleeves are set-in beginning at the underarm join- a nice alternative to raglan or seamed sleeves. The little pockets incorporated into the front of the sweater are a cute detail. They aren't overly functional; though, I could certainly hold a few doggy biscuits in them. 
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I knit my sweater per the instructions for the size 34 1/2, and I think that I might have been better off knitting the smallest size to get a fit more comparable to that of the modeled version. I'm tempted to toss this into the dryer with a damp towel to see if I can create a bit of negative ease, but that's probably a task left for a day when my head isn't so foggy. What are you up to? Have you already cleaned house of your winter projects in preparation for spring?

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Bonnie link
4/30/2015 03:27:12 am

Your sweater looks great! I love the pattern and the color. You look fantastic in it.

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Sue @ A Colourful Canvas link
4/30/2015 06:03:46 am

I am so diving into sewing for spring and summer! I admit, sewing winter clothing just isn't as fun for me. But springy cottons...hello!

Every time I see one of your beautiful knitted sweaters, I swoon, and or a nano-second think about picking up knitting. But, then not, LOL. You are so right, about knitting being all-season. I used to buy Vogue knitting magazine, and their summer patterns were so lovely!

So sorry to hear that you are not feeling 100%! Sinus infections are a terrible thing to go through, so hopefully now that you're over that, the rest of your immune system can catch up and calm down. It takes time and self care! Be kind to yourself!! Hope you feel better soon!

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Jo link
4/30/2015 02:07:53 pm

This is just lovely! I've had this pattern in my favourites for ages but haven't made it up yet. Sorry to hear about the energy levels, mine have been like that too, it's a pain. But I have faith both yours and mine will return!

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Loran link
5/1/2015 02:37:11 am

I finally found my knitting again and with the slightly longer commute I can now become a knitting machine! I LOVE this sweater, I think I may have to try socks next. I hope you feel better soon, it's no fun when something funky is lurking about.

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Jillian - SewUravelled link
5/1/2015 09:00:43 pm

I love this! I've been looking for my next cardigan and this could be it! It's weird but every cardigan I find that I like is 3/4 sleeve which I personally just don't get. Well, I do, but it's not really for me. It makes it so hard to know how much yarn to buy to account for knitting longer sleeves. So sorry to hear you've been battling ill health. Hope you feel better soon!

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