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Handknit Sweater Destash

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As the closets begin to fill with more and more of our handknit stuff, some things have to go. Virginia is letting go of three fabulous vintage handknit sweaters (from Norway) that have hardly been worn. In fact, in the time that I’ve known her (closing in on 10 years), I don’t think I’ve ever seen her wear any of these. They have been carefully stored (in a smoke-free and pet-free environment), are in close-to-new condition, and are for sale in our Etsy shop. Details are all there, including sizes and more photos.

Here is a just glimpse:

Meet Henri

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Henri

He likes his bath.

Henri

He likes his tea.

Henri

He’ll talk to you (for hours) about Sartre, de Beauvoir and Camus.

Henri

Yesterday he moved to the big city to live with some friends. Au revoir, Henri! Enjoy your new home.

(Pattern by Rachel Borello. Although, Virginia made the tiny scarf and beret).

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Fairisle Gloves and Beret

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Fairisle Gloves and Beret

Fairisle Gloves and Beret

Fairisle Gloves and Beret

Yes, I know there is only one finger left to knit, but the light was fading fast (for a decent photo) and she was was finishing these up to deliver the next day—as a shop model. Pattern by Sarah Dallas from Vintage Knits, and yarn used was Rowan Pure Wool 4-ply.

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Project Catch-Up (Sweaters)

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After this post, I believe I will have caught up with posting all of Virginia’s scratchcrafty goodness that she’s made over the last couple of months. There are three sweaters, two from patterns, and one of her own design. The following sweater was designed by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes for the French Girl Knits book. Virginia knit this using Rowan Kid Classic.

Niobe

Next, this original sweater was knit using Rowan Yorkshire Tweed yarn.

Sweater

Sweater

And, hot off the needles, this cardigan, called Muse by Martin Storey (from Rowan Classic Reminiscence), was knit using Classic Elite Soft Linen.

Muse Cardigan

Muse Cardigan

Muse Cardigan

I think I’m all caught up, for now. Now that life is beginning to return to normal, the focus of this blog (thank goodness) will return to its original purpose. I hope to post less and less of illness and more and more of all the things we like to make… and, hopefully without cramming so many projects into one post.

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Project Catch-Up (Mittens)

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In addition to the socks I posted, here are the mittens that Virginia made over the last couple of months. This first pair is a pattern called Meida’s Mittens, by Nancy Bush (from her book “Folk Knitting in Estonia”).

Meida's Mittens

Meida's Mittens

These next ones are Latvian Fingerless Mitts, a pattern by Veronik Avery. Virginia made this pattern about a year ago, and decided to try it again with different yarn and different colors.

Latvian Fingerless Mitts

Latvian Fingerless Mitts

There is still more catching up to do. Next up will be sweaters (three of ’em).

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