Caden's Afghan

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I finished Caden's baby afghan on Sunday night. Caden is Renee's baby boy who was born right before President's Day. Excellent timing on his part. He will always have a 3-day weekend to celebrate his birthday. The afghan is knit in Plymouth Encore Color #1033 and Colorspun #7129. I didn't want a baby-ish pale blue or green, but hopefully this isn't too dark for a newborn. The afghan was easy and fast to knit using double strands on large needles. If you want the pattern, I would love to share it with you. Just ask.

Sweater in a Tub

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So I went back to the tub to take this picture of Give The People What They Want from Yarn Girls Guide. This actually wasn't the original sweater in a tub [that was Marilyn, already posted] but this one is OK too. Don't know why I put the plant there. The sweater is knit in Filatura di Crosa Clara in color #24. The scarf is done in garter stitch using Trendsetter Flora.

This cardigan has shrunk quite a bit. Before I washed it, it hung down almost to my knees and the sleeve cuffs were covering my hands. Put it in the wash and voy-la, it's the right size. I showed it to my brother's girlfriend and she promptly started on her own. Kinda kewl.

Your Basic Bag

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What self-respecting girl doesn't have a zillion purses and bags? Although I've knit mostly sweaters, I am always on the lookout for the perfect knitted bag. This one is from Sally Melville's The Knit Stitch. It has a lot of significance for me because I knit it during a very stressful time in my life. I had just torn my left ACL in a skiing accident and was limping around with a brace and crutches. Then a week after that, my boyfriend was in an accident while he was snowmobiling. I flew across the country to be with him in the hospital for 3 weeks. This was all I had to work on, bedside, while he recuperated. We're all better now and the purse turned out perfect. Berroco Glace Colors.

Yarn Stash Sale

Only the items marked "For Sale" in the title are included, although feel free to make me an offer on any of the sweaters ;-)

Prices are included in the description. Shipping is additional and will be based on your zipcode (I am in Northern California). Everything comes from a smoke-free home and a pet-free room.

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Suss Baby Blanket Kit For Sale

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Suss Knit Kit for Babies, see a description at http://www.sussknitkits.com/html/products.html#baby
Included in the kit: 6 skeins of cream yarn, 1 skein each pink, blue and green yarn, all 100% cotton, a pair of US #9 bamboo needles, a size G crochet hook, basic knitting instructions and the patterns for a baby blanket and hat. Suitable for beginners.
16 sts/4 in. on US #9 needles
$25 plus S&H - this item is only sold as a kit