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ALPACA YARNS AND KITS

http://www.blueskyalpacas.com/

http://www.americasalpaca.com

http://www.lightfootfarms.com

http://www.westvalleyalpacas.com/YarnAndFiber.html

http://www.thealpacayarnco.com/

http://www.alpacawithatwist.com/index.htm

http://genesisalpacas.com/home

http://www.mistialpaca.com/

http://purelyalpaca.com/

http://alpacadirect.com/

off-white alpaca scarf (my husband's 30+ year old gift to me) is a treasure

alpaca yarn is the ULTIMATE! once only reserved for ruling families of the Incas of Peru

SWEATERKITS

http://www.sweaterkits.com/

fine selection of garments and accessories to knit -- especially wildflowers pullover

PEACE FLEECE

http://www.peacefleece.com/

http://www.knittersreview.com/article_yarn.asp?article=/review/product/040422_a.asp

yarn company committed to helping historic enemies cooperate and prosper through trade

knitting yarn made from Russian/American, Israeli and Palestinian wools

handpainted knitting needles and wooden buttons

BROWN SHEEP WOOL

http://www.brownsheep.com/

http://www.sheepyyarnmn.com/tip_superwash.html

excellent selection of wool, including machine washable

LILY OF THE VALLEY SHAWL, SCARF, AFGHAN, SWEATER, & STITCH PATTERN

http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/LilyLarge.html

http://www.allegroyarns.com/fiddle/lily.htm

http://www.twoswansyarns.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=

PJ-LoVPullover&template=project

http://www.simplyshetland.net/60926/60957.html

http://www.wiseneedle.com/patternpage.asp?pattern=knitpatlily

http://www.fourseasonsknitting.com/asp/product.asp?recorprod=11&product=

712&cat=113&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/knitters/GalleryDetail.php?IssueNum=75&ID=384

http://www.berroco.com/194/194_samantha.html

http://www3.interhop.net/~sturgess/knit/jamiesons.htm

http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~sh-nog/E-gal4/suzu.html

http://sheeweknits.com/index.htm

http://www.yarnsinternational.com/index.html

my favorite flower from childhood

stole will be a goal when I reach high intermediate level (in blue, of course!)

NON-CHEMICALLY PROCESSED, NATURAL, AND ORGANIC YARN

http://www.spinnery.com

http://www.marrhaven.com/yarn.html#100%chemicalfree

http://ecoyarns.com.au/

http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-1001-1294-1323/0/0/3151/

http://www.cottageindustry.net/organicyarns.php

http://www.theyarntree.com/store/yarns/treliske/merino.html

http://www.earthfriendlyyarns.com/

https://www.chesterfarms.com/wool.htm

http://www.yarnmarket.com/knitting/Eco-Friendly_Fibers-670.html

http://www.kyarns.com/fibre-company-organik-organic-wool-

alpaca-silk-heavy-worsted-weight-yarn.html

workshops and tours for the first URL

for other suggestions, visit "Knitting for a Better World"

NON-ITCHING MERINO YARN

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingEssentials/Yarn/

merino yarn is perfect for warm socks

store from picturesque Rhinebeck, New York in the Hudson Valley

animal-friendly process

KNITTING IN MINIATURE

http://www.bugknits.com/

http://www.bettylampenknitbooks.com/default.htm

http://miniatureknitting.com/index.html

http://www.geocities.com/jbtocker/patterns/minisock.html

http://www.socknitters.com/PROJECTS/25uses.htm

http://www.patternworks.com/PWShopping/partsview.asp?

action=lookup&partno=300158

knitting in miniature always results in lots of oohs and aahs!

miniature sweaters, hats, dresses, socks, and other accessories

click on the bear to see my knitting teacher's mini-mitten pattern

last URL has mini hangers to display your finished garments

UTILITY "AT HOME" SWEATER OF MY DREAMS

http://www.yarnatwebsters.com/mari-4.html#oregon

http://carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product594.html

http://www.brysonknits.com/MariSweaters.htm

http://www.fiber2yarn.com/catalog.php?category=Mari

http://www.carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product721.html

http://sheeweknits.com/Jenna%20Wilson.htm

http://www.philosopherswool.com/Pages/SweatersbyMari.htm

"Oregon" sweater pattern by Mari (love the many styles offered!)

I am thrilled to have found the pattern to a beloved charcoal gray wool sweater from Orvis

original trashed (worn elbows & back); mourning its loss every chilly day this winter

ribbing on sleeves and bottom, cozy collar, and pockets

beautiful, versatile cardigan styling to adjust for fluctuating temperatures

I will probably knit it a big longer to completely cover my hips for more warmth

last URLs has large collection of Mari sweaters

TUNICS, TUNICS, TUNICS

http://www.cabinfever.on.ca/ItemDetail.asp?DETAIL=301

http://www.cabinfever.on.ca/ItemDetail.asp?DETAIL=201

http://www.knitcrochetpatterns.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?

Screen=PROD&Store_Code=

kcp&Product_Code=1122&Category_Code=AP

http://www.needlesnpinsyarnshoppe.com/fisherman_tunic.html

http://www.onefineyarn.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=

PROD&Product_Code=KPS_9726&Category_Code=KPS

http://www.worldknit.com/patterns/tek2.htm

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Sweaters_for_Adults/FeatherlightTunic/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Sweaters_for_Adults/MoTunic/

http://www.3trailsdesign.com/patterns/sweaters/cd103.htm

Cabin Fever offers first two outstanding tunic kits -- unique styling and knit in the round!

attractive cable style from Helene Rush Designs is second URL

last URL is beautifully cabled and hooded tunic -- a future project, I'm sure

why tunics? longer for slimmer, elegant coverage of figure flaws and, of course, more warmth

GIFTED HANDS

http://giftedhandsknits.tripod.com/index.htm

beautiful color work in appealing garments

my favorite: "Peace and Happiness" mittens and hat made from scraps

OLAVIA'S FREE KNITTING PATTERNS

http://www.oknitting.com/freesamples.htm

clever knitting patterns for a "book sweater" and a water bottle holder

KNITTING TO GO - PORTABLE PROJECTS FOR KNITTERS WITH GREAT TASTE

http://www.knittingtogo.com/

kits packaged in colorful takeout containers that double as knitting totes

complete with yarn, instructions and a side of handpainted bamboo or circular needles.

beautiful! yarns and ultra-unique items

adult, child, and baby projects

excellent gift ideas

"MAGIC" MITTENS

http://www.awesomeewe.com/47002.htm

woolen mittens that convert magically to fingerless gloves

handy for all kind of quick fine-motor manipulations sometimes necessary in the outdoors

SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS!

http://www.socknitters.com

http://www.colorsongyarn.com/socks_mittens/basic_socks.htm

http://www.simplysockyarn.com/StoreFront.bok

http://countrywool.tripod.com/kits_patterns/socks.htm

http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/SockClass_Beginning.htm

http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/FEATextreme2in1.html

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Socknitters/

I have been bitten by the "sock-knitting bug"

sock knitting is as addictive as any other type of knitting but has distinct advantages:

small amounts of yarn needed (less expensive investment)

almost immediate gratification (short time to complete project!)

beautiful gifts that everyone will love!

endless design possibilities

always make two socks at the same time to check measurements

first URL has free online patterns galore!

for charity sock knitting see bottom of "Knitting for a Better World" page

("Children in Common" sock project)

third url is company that only sells sock yarn

REVERSIBLE CABLE KEYHOLE SCARF

http://www.onefineyarn.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=

OFY&Product_Code=IKNIT21

super smart choice for unique gift-giving for any adult female (makes up quickly!)

I knit several up in Knit Pick's "Decadence" alpaca --- beautiful!

KNITTING PATTERNS

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepats.asp

free knitting patterns in a huge variety of categories from "afghans" to "women's clothing"

TRADITIONAL / CLASSIC KNITTING

http://www.bigskyknitting.com/index.html

http://www.twoswansyarns.com/

http://knittingtraditions.com/

http://pennystraker.com/

http://schoolhousepress.com

http://www.countrywool.com/

http://www.fairyhare.com/

http://www.knittingpureandsimple.com/

http://townsearch.com/cottagecraft/

http://www.harrisville.com/html/patterns.html

http://www.yarnbarn.com/techniques/aran.asp

http://www.carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product376.html

http://www.carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product1.html

http://www.carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product682.html

http://www.theirishewe.com/

http://www.abbeyyarns.com/

http://www.philosopherswool.com/Pages/OnceuponaTime.htm

http://www.bartlettyarns.com/

http://www.twistsandturnsnewsletter.com/index.html

http://www.figheadh.com/index.htm

http://www.sheeweknits.com/index.htm

http://www.rlb.com/aran.html

http://www.bonniefranz.com/Stranded.html

http://www.countrywool.com/

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dkng/episode/0,2046,DIY_18180_36324,00.html

http://www.yarnbarn.com/grid.asp?partNoLike=KA-___-COLCARD&title=Color%20

Cards&showProducer=1&startAt=KA-HAS-COLCARD#KA-HAS-COLCARD

http://www.sweaters.org/history.html

http://theirishewe.com/shop/index.php?cPath=31&osCsid=

331a13938da73b3272323ba2068e335c

http://sheeweknits.com/aran.htm

http://www.cs.oswego.edu/%7Eebozak/knit/ck-patterns/wee.aran/part1.html

http://www.cs.oswego.edu/%7Eebozak/knit/soa/index.html

http://www.cs.oswego.edu/~ebozak/knit/ck-patterns/aran/index.html

I love knitting cables! and am fascinated by Bohus sweaters

sources for traditional & classic knitting techniques, classes, and yarns

Aran, Fair Isle, Gansey

first URL is "Twists and Turns" newsletter

KNITTING AT KNOON

http://knittingatknoon.com/FShandwarmers.html

http://knittingatknoon.com/FSfavcardi.html

first URL - clever design incorporates sleeves/pockets for handwarming in lower end of scarf

second URL - comfortable oversized cabled jacket with essential pockets; my kind of sweater

COZY COWL

http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=LOU20-145/378.0.1875.10947.0.0.0

keep warm and yet not ruin your hairdo!

would be beautiful in alpaca

TRADITIONAL PATTERNED AFGHANS

http://www.gaea-creations.com/afghan.html

http://www.bigskyknitting.com/store/stores/2/Taste_of_Aran_Afghan_P35.cfm

http://www.needleartsbookshop.com/knitting_books/Great_American_Aran_Afghan.html

http://www.woolandcompany.net/detail.aspx?ID=4004

work one square each month

at the end of the year, you’ll have a beautiful afghan.

practice numerous techniques, including Aran, Fair Isle, cables, mosaic,

mitered squares, bobbles, steeks, and more!

last URL is for "Four Seasons Afghan"

FELTED TEA COSY

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/PATTteacosy.html

a lovely pattern and wedding / housewarming gift idea

KNITTING VAULT: THE ULTIMATE PATTERN SOURCE

http://www.theknittingvault.com/index.asp

sophisticated search engine

locate patterns by skill level, project type, yarn weight, designer, technique, etc.

IRISH BABY KNITS

http://www.irishbabyknits.com/

beautiful hand-painted yarns in Irish-named colorways

Galenas Merino comes from a small Eastern US farm that humanely raises its sheep