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ALPACA YARNS AND KITS

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

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

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

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

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

PJ-LoVPullover&template=project

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://www.camillavalleyfarm.com/knit/jamiesons.htm

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

my favorite flower from childhood

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

ORGANIC YARN !!!

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

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

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

"Oregon" sweater pattern by Mari Dembrow (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

last URLs has large collection of Mari sweaters

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 pattern for a "book sweater"

SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS!

http://www.socknitters.com

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)

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 alpaca yarn (see top of page) --- 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://knittingtraditions.com/

http://pennystraker.com/

http://schoolhousepress.com

http://www.countrywool.com/

http://www.harrisville.com

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

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 (see top of page)

TRADITIONAL PATTERNED AFGHANS

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

http://www.bigskyknitting.com/TwistsAndTurns/TasteofAranAfghan.html

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!

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