first model shot for the swingy red caridigan

[geeksdoitbetter]

here's the excellently written pattern - http://www.knotions.com/issues/winter_2008/patterns/swing_swing/directions.aspx

i'm working on two 40 in circulars (knit picks zephyrs, size 8), with a needle tip on one end and a cute round end cap on the other - so it's like using  two independent 40 in long needles ~grin~

makes it much easier to smooth the fabric out for admiring and trying on, now that it's not all bunched up

*yarn is Valley Yarns Colrain by Webs (www.yarn.com) - i got my 18 skein lot from a very generous raveler

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[geeksdoitbetter]

yarn is Valley Yarns Colrain by Webs (www.yarn.com) - i got my 18 skein lot from a very generous raveler

as nervous as i am, i needed the comfort of using the yarn called for in the pattern (usually, i'm all about substituting with whatever's in my collection so i can cast on immediately!)

[untonuggan]

I understand completely about the yarn substitution nervousness. 18 skeins is a monetary and time and energy commitment, you want to do what's in your power to make sure it works out!

*fingers crossed* that it continues well. ^_^