New around here.  I'm wanting to jump in with the sweater but it's been years since I've knit a sweater.  Socks, shawls, scarves, mitts - all good to go but sweaters intimidate me.  ...

@Jennifer Hanley Okay - as long as I am not accountable. If you like the fabric in your swatch, just figure out how many stitches give you the measurement you need for your sweater size. Your swatc...

@Betsy Campbell I think you are doing an amazing job! My day in Setesdal will have to wait a bit. Still have the Paisley Jacket to do first!

These colours are gorgeous!  I was so excited to realize that you are doing a Sidsel kit right now too.  I have started my Sun in Setesdal and am just loving it.  Although, being new...

My extra yarn for my Paisley arrived and my new aquisition as well.... Grey Day in Setesdal - but I decided to make it a Fuschia Day in Setesdal. Just take a look at this beautiful box!

@Stephanie Weisner How exciting! Which colour did you get?

Thanks for the feedback @Kim Doherty-Smith!  So the good news is I am swatching, the bad news is I didn't make gauge and I am loath to use up more of my Bramble Selkirk Worsted on another swat...

My kit arrived today . . . I'm just winding some yarn and about to start my swatch.  I'm so excited to get started.

Unfortunately - yes. Unless you are really motivated to spit splice all the threads - not really a very pleasant thought. I am on my third swatch with Paisley, but I have only attempted the third o...

So, if I am swatching in the round my understanding is I have to cut the treads across the back so the swatch can lay flat and thus give an accurate gauge. Would this not make anything swatched in ...

You'll love it!

@Elizabeth Fritz wow such focus and determination! It's beautiful

I love chicken bones and I have a chicken bones mule who brings me some every Christmas. There are many who have tried to copy but only Ganong will do. Of course a Red Wrap wouldn't go amiss either...

I was inspired!! I wasn't planning on knitting myself a sweater, but after I saw Kim's sweater, how could I not cast on? I also wanted a turned up hem. So, I started with a provisional cast on, kn...

I couldn't figure out how to add text after inserting the photo. The dye was the Greener shades colour that can no longer be certified (if I remember correctly)? It is the one that comes off on you...

@Jennifer Doherty 

@Brenda Solanki Yes - that's exactly the conclusion I have made - the techniques have been perfected to match the style of the designs, I think. Makes sense now! LOL

@Stephanie Weisner I love the darker color combinations I have seen, but yours is so refreshing and spring-like.  Nice!

@Elizabeth Fritz In this case, I think the proper term is a Shlanket. LOL It is lovely!

@Stephanie Weisner OOOhhh! It's so pretty!