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Alanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05730296914024560471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-72659811125516766672015-11-16T12:28:00.002-08:002015-11-16T12:28:44.376-08:00Baa-ble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I tried to resist it. I really did.. but adorable versions kept popping up all over the net. </div>
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The Baa-ble hat pattern is so addictive with that row of fair-isle sheep. Once I cast on I couldn't put it down. This hat was completed in no time at all. </div>
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I knit my Baa-ble hat in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-osprey">Quince and Co. <i>Osprey</i></a> in colors Storm and Honey and used up some small amounts of stashed cream and dark brown yarn for the sheep.</div>
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I modified the original design just a bit by making a shorter ribbed brim. I didn't want to wear mine folded up. I also didn't include that pom-pom at the top.</div>
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This pattern is free of charge and can be downloaded <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baa-ble-hat">HERE</a>.</div>
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Alanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05730296914024560471noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4099017900459007016.post-47332498469018646982015-11-09T12:10:00.002-08:002016-01-14T20:28:04.850-08:00Secret Garden<br />
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I am happy to say that my new <i>Secret Garden</i> shawl design is now available to purchase as an individual pattern!</div>
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This shawl was originally released as part of the gorgeous <a href="http://nevernotknitting.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-secret-garden-shawl-kit.html">Secret Garden Kit</a> from </div>
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I had a new pattern sample knit up in one of my favorite yarns, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madelinetosh <i>Tosh Merino Light</i></a> in this eye-catching colorway called Shire. </div>
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This shawl is available in two sizes, medium and large. It fits perfectly around your shoulders as a shawlette or can be secured around the neck and worn as more of a capelet style with the garter edge folded down into a warm shawl collar.</div>
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Here is the pattern information for those of you interested in knitting up a <i>Secret Garden</i> shawl of your very own:</div>
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Length: 57 (68)” / 145 / (173) cm from end to end. </div>
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Width: 17.5 (20)” / 44.5 (51) cm at widest point of center. </div>
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Madelinetosh <i>Tosh Merino Light</i> [100% Merino; 420 yd / 384 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein]; color: Shire; 2 (3) skeins or approx 750 (1025) yd / 700 (950) m of a fingering weight wool or wool blend. </div>
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1 40” / 100 cm US3 / 3.25 mm circular needle </div>
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26 sts / 36 rows over 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US3 / 3.25 mm needle or size needed for accurate gauge.</div>
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The <i>Secret Garden</i> pattern will be available in a yarn shop near you very soon!</div>
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If you would like to purchase the <i>Secret Garden</i> shawl pattern in print, it will include a scratch off code on the back for you to receive a complimentary pdf download version of your new pattern. And the best news is that the accompanying download with be stored in your Ravelry library!</div>
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Purchase the pdf only version below.</div>
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I was invited by Anne Vally of <a href="http://littleskein.com/">littleskein.com</a> to design a special shawl pattern inspired by the book <i><a href="http://www.littleskein.com/collections/secret-garden-collection/products/the-secret-garden-penguin-threads-edition">The Secret Garden</a></i> by Frances Hodgson Burnett.</div>
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I not only love the story, but as you know... botanical inspiration is sort of my thing. :)</div>
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Immediately I thought of the ivy-covered stone wall surrounding the forgotten garden.</div>
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Adapting one of my favorite stitch patterns, I created this delicate textured shawl with the lovely <a href="http://www.littleskein.com/collections/secret-garden-collection/products/western-sky-knits-magnolia-sock-yarn-in-secret-garden-colorways">Western Sky Knits<i> Magnolia Sock</i></a> yarn in the Misselthwaite Manor colorway.</div>
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The bottom has a lace-border while the sides of the shawl are done in garter stitch which can be folded down and worn in a shawl collar style. It can be wrapped around your neck, fastened with a shawl pin, or you can use the optional button-closure in the pattern to wear it in more of a capelet style.</div>
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Anne has kindly created a great video showing a few styling options <a href="http://www.littleskein.com/blogs/news/69828547-how-will-you-wear-your-secret-garden-shawl">HERE</a>.</div>
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The <i>Secret Garden Shawl</i> is currently available exclusively in kit form through littleskein.com in the following gorgeous colorways from Western Sky Knits.</div>
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The kit arrived at my doorstep packaged beautifully. With every Secret Garden inspired element developed by a different artist, this kit is so truly special. I am so impressed by the amount of detail included in every last little item.</div>
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I am so grateful to be a part of this project. It really has been a treat.</div>
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More information about the Secret Garden Kits from Little Skein in the Big Wool can be found <a href="http://www.littleskein.com/collections/secret-garden-collection">HERE</a>.</div>
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Look for the individual <i>Secret Garden Shawl </i>pattern to be released in November!</div>
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I am so happy to have a pattern included in the <a href="http://www.knittinlittle.com/fall-2015/"><i>Knittin' Little Fall 2015 Collection</i></a>!</div>
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<a href="http://www.knittinlittle.com/">Knittin' Little</a> is a new website created by designer <a href="http://www.knittinlittle.com/aboutcontact/">Andrea Sanchez</a>. This awesome site is dedicated to providing knitters with patterns for children as well as ways to engage little ones in the love of fiber arts.</div>
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A proper, gentlemanly jacket for Fall appropriately named "<i>Dapper</i>".</div>
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2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chest: 24.75 (26.75, 28.75, 30.75, 32.75, 34.75)" / 63 (68,
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Length: 14.5 (15.5, 16.5, 18.5, 20, 21)" / 36.5 (39, 42, 47,
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Shown in size 2; to be worn with 2-3" / 5-7.5 cm of positive ease.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cascade Yarns <i>220 Heathers</i><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> </span></i><span lang="DE">[100%
Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yd / 200 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein]; color 8011; </span>3
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2 US 7 / 4.5 mm 32”<span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: Times;"> </span>/ 80 cm circular needle<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) <span lang="IT">buttons
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6 buttons ¾”<span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: Times;"> </span>/ 2 cm for sleeves<o:p></o:p></div>
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20 sts / 40 rows over 4”<span style="font-family: "Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif; mso-hansi-font-family: Times;"> </span>/ 10 cm in Garter st on US7 / 4.5 mm
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As with any photo-shoot with a 3 year old, there are always the most spectacular out-takes. </div>
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<i>Dapper</i> is available for purchase <a href="http://www.knittinlittle.com/fall-2015/dapper">HERE</a>.</div>
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Add it to your favorites on Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dapper-3">HERE</a>. </div>
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Cards are available for purchase in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246585381/animal-themed-illustrated-greeting-cards?ref=shop_home_active_7">HERE</a> or on <a href="http://nnkpress.com/gifts">nnkpress.com/gifts</a>.<br />
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I recently knit up this sweet little set as a gift for my cousin's soon to be born baby boy.</div>
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This is the <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hello-kimono">Hello Kimono</a></i> and <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-hat">Wee Hat</a> </i>pattern from Kate Oates new booklet, "<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/new-guy">New Guy</a>" and I loved every second these were on my needles!</div>
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It has been maybe years since I did stranded colorwork in my knitting. Now after this project, I feel obsessed. Now I am spending my evenings pouring over colorwork patterns on Ravelry.</div>
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My favorite part of this little set are these sweet rocket-ship buttons. I purchased them months ago from <a href="https://www.monarchknitting.com/">Monarch Knitting in Pacific Grove</a> and was happy to finally have a chance to use them. </div>
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I just gave my cousin this set at her baby shower this last weekend with a few pairs of hand-sewn baby pants. </div>
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I can't wait to see her tiny new baby in them! :)</div>
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I simply could not resist knitting up these sweet tiny moccasins for a friend of mine who is expecting.</div>
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The pattern is called <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/welcome-mocs">Welcome Mocs</a></i> and is included in the adorable new booklet, <a href="http://store.tottoppers.com/new-guy-booklet"><i>New Guy</i></a>, by designer <a href="http://www.tottoppers.com/">Kate Oates</a>. </div>
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I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern">Quince and Co. <i>Tern</i></a> to knit up this little pair and it hardly took any time or yarn to make them! I could probably squeeze two more pairs out of the remainder of the skein.</div>
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I am opening up a yarn shop! </div>
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As many of you already know, a few years back I started a small publishing and wholesale distribution company called <a href="https://nnkpress.com/index.php">NNK Press</a>. Recently we decided to move our offices downtown and use the front of our office for an adorably tiny, but quaint storefront.</div>
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As you can see we don't have a lot of room to work with, so we are not able to function as a full-service knit shop. Instead our selection will be limited to a curated collection of specialty yarns and notions. My goal is really to support and showcase the work of independent artists. You will find some gems here you may never see anywhere else!</div>
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To get away from shelves of patterns stored in binders, I organized all of our single patterns in these cute file boxes alphabetically and by type. I love the way these turned out.</div>
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One of my favorite decorative parts of the shop are these fun yarn balls that I have hanging in all of the front windows! </div>
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Hooray! I am happy to say that my <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cabled-leaf-pullover">Cabled Leaf Pullover</a></i> pattern is now available individually!</div>
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This is a cozy pullover that will be a great go-to wardrobe addition this upcoming autumn! </div>
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The body of the pullover is relatively simple with the addition of dart-like waist shaping for a nice fit, but my favorite part of the design is this particular type of neckline. This was my first time experimenting with a split-neckline versus a V-neck and I think it is so flattering! It was also very fun figuring out how to incorporate the cable detail right into it as if it was all one piece. I am really happy with how it turned out.</div>
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Additionally, I am happy to say that this pattern was written to accommodate nine different sizes ranging from 32"-57 1/2" bust measurement!</div>
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For this particular sweater, I worked with <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/manos-del-uruguay-maxima">Manos del Uruguay <i>Maxima</i></a> which is such a soft and cozy wool. I think it would be gorgeous in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-merino-worsted">Malabrigo <i>Merino Worsted</i>,</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/dream-in-color-calm">Dream in Color <i>Calm</i></a> or </div>
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Here is the pattern information for those of you interested in knitting up a <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cabled-leaf-pullover">Cabled Leaf Pullover</a></i> of your very own!</div>
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32 (35.25, 38.5, 41.5, 44.75)[48, 51.25, 54.5, 57.5]” / 81.5 (89.5, 97.5, 105.5, 114)[122, 130, 138, 146.5] cm</div>
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Chest: 32 (35.25, 38.5, 41.5, 44.75)[48, 51.25, 54.5, 57.5]” / 81.5 (89.5, 97.5, 105.5, 114)[122, 130, 138, 146.5] cm</div>
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Length: 21.25 (22.25, 23.25, 24.25, 25.25)[26.25, 27.25, 28.25, 29.25]” / 54 (56.5, 59, 61.5, 64)[66.5, 69.5, 72, 74.5] cm</div>
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Shown in size 32” / 81.5 cm; to be worn with 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm of positive ease.</div>
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Manos del Uruguay Maxima [100% Extrafine Merino Wool; 219 yd / 200 m per 3 ½ oz / 100 g skein]; color: Sand; 5 (5, 6, 7, 7)[8, 8, 9, 10] skeins or about 975 (1100, 1225, 1350, 1475)[1625, 1750, 1900, 2025] yd / 875 (1000, 1100, 1250, 1350)[1475, 1600, 1750, 1850] m of a worsted weight wool or wool blend. </div>
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1 US7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle</div>
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1 set of US7 / 4.5 mm double-pointed needles</div>
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Stitch markers in 2 different colors</div>
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20 sts / 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US7 / 4.5 mm needles or size needed for accurate gauge.</div>
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The <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cabled-leaf-pullover">Cabled Leaf Pullover</a></i> pattern is available in pdf format below or in print at your local yarn shop. </div>
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The Cabled Leaf Pullover is also available in French <a href="http://www.annettepetavy.com/boutique/boutique/fr/tricot-fiches-explicatives/432-torsade-de-feuilles-pull-tricot.html">HERE</a>.</div>
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I hope that you enjoy making this cozy pullover!</div>
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Recently I was invited to teach at a wonderful yarn shop Knit This, Purl That! in Pleasanton, CA.</div>
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The owner, Sandy as well as her staff were so very sweet and welcoming. </div>
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Everyone was so supportive and kind. </div>
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I am so grateful to Sandy and these wonderful knitters for an amazing weekend in Pleasanton. </div>
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Congratulations to my friend Kyla and her new sweet little Piggy, Tessa.</div>
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Just a few days ago, I returned home from one of the most memorable and luxurious trips I have ever had the pleasure of going on.</div>
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I am so honored to have been an instructor at the Lantern Moon Retreat this year in Sisters, Oregon.</div>
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We all stayed in adorable cabins in the <a href="http://www.fivepinelodge.com/">Five Pine Lodge</a> and it was beyond amazing. There is nothing like knitting in cozy, peaceful surroundings!</div>
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Introducing my brand new sweater design which is for now exclusively available through kitterly.com!</div>
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Kitterly is a brand new site with a personalized and easy approach to shopping for your next knitting project! They provide an easy way for you to search according to project type and skill level and get all of the materials you will need for the project of your choice in just a few simple clicks! They take all of the guesswork out of the process for those who like to shop for materials online.</div>
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I am pleased to have <a href="http://www.kitterly.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=alana+dakos">many of my patterns</a> available to purchase on the Kitterly site as well as my latest pattern as an "<a href="http://www.kitterly.com/shop-projects/exclusives.html">exclusive Kitterly project</a>".</div>
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This particular sweater was just debuted at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/West">Stitches West</a> this past weekend, so I have a special Stitches discount code to share with you. </div>
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I am spending my day today tying up loose ends getting all packed up for Stitches West 2015! I'm so excited! For those of you attending the show this year, please visit Lisa (<a href="http://becomingart-handmade.com/category/Yarns/c1">Becoming Art Yarns</a>) and myself at booths 1039 and 1041. Come check out Lisa's amazing hand-dyed yarns and all of my new leafy designs! :)</div>
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I knit up a few more of my <i>Little Leaves</i> from my book <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/botanical-knits-twelve-designs-inspired-by-trees-and-foliage"><i>Botanical Knits</i></a> to decorate our booth this year. Find the pattern in the back of your <i>Botanical Knits</i> book or for free <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-leaves-3">HERE</a> on Ravelry.</div>
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The cables on this sweater are to die for.</div>
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When spring arrives, a perennial plant once dormant, will grow and bloom once again. </div>
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Dream in Color Calm [100% US Wool; 240 yd / 219 m per 3 1/2 oz / 100 grams; color: Fern Slipper; 1 skein or approx 125 yd / 115 m of a worsted weight wool or wool blend. </div>
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Alternate Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted, Manos Del Uruguay Maxima</div>
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1 16” / 40cm US7 / 4.5 mm circular needle </div>
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1 16” / 40cm US8 / 5 mm circular needle </div>
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1 set of US8 / 5mm double pointed needles</div>
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Stitch markers in 3 different colors (1 color each to mark beginning of round, motif stitches, and decreases)</div>
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18 sts / 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm worked in the round in Stockinette stitch on US8 / 5 mm needles or size needed for accurate gauge.</div>
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In other exciting news, we added a new feature to all NNK printed patterns in order to support all of our local yarn shops that we appreciate so much!</div>
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If you would like to purchase the Perennial hat pattern in print from a yarn shop near you, it will include a scratch off code on the back for you to receive a complimentary download version of your new pattern. <i><b>And the best news is</b></i> that the accompanying download with be stored in your Ravelry library!</div>
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Now you will be able to enjoy your beautiful printed copy as well as the pdf download to print out and mark up as you please. 2 formats for the price of 1!</div>
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I hope that all of you will enjoy knitting up Perennial as well as our new download feature on the printed patterns!</div>
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Purchase the pdf only version of Perennial below or purchase in print at a yarn shop near you!</div>
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