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November 2020

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  Mystery Sweater
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Fellow knitter, Julie is test knitting a new Knit it Now pattern.  Julie is a VERY experienced knitter (including production knitting) and she offered to share her words of wisdom as she knits the new design.
HINT: It's going to be a mix of plain knitting and lace ... can't wait to see it!

  • Yarn: Knit Picks Twill Fingering
  • Measured over 80 stitches and 100 rows (hanging) (the larger the swatch, the more accurate the gauge)
  • Stockinette Tension 9.1, lace tension 8.2
  • Julie used blocking wires
  • Notice that she ran strands of yarn to mark the stitches
  • Swatches rested overnight - then blocked, hung, and measured

Julie's plan is to knit the sleeves first to confirm her gauge (yes, even experienced knitters struggle with gauge).

Stay tuned .... more to come ...
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