About the Nantucket:
Because I am *that* sort of geek and had some holiday money to toss around, I am using the yarn mentioned in the pattern -- Berroco Pure Merino -- in a raspberry color whose name escapes me. I spent Boxing Day swatching and got gauge with a size 9 circular. There was one brief moment of dismay when I realized how very, very loose the swatch got when I got it wet to block it but it dried back to its original dimensions.
Right now, my plan is to lengthen the sleeves and armscye because I hate three-quarter sleeves and have fat upper arms. Other than that -- I'm not sure what my mods will be.
About me:
Hi.
I'm Adrienne and I blog about knitting, kids and writing here. Um....what else...I just had a book published and I am completely wiped out from our trek across New York and PA over the holidays. And haven't had nearly enough time to knit. (or sleep, really, but there is no Sleep-along that I can join.)
posted by Adrienne Martini at 11:19 AM
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If you start a sleep-along, I promise I'll join. I'd be a good sleep-alonger!
I can't wait to see what you think of the Pure Merino...I've been waiting for a LYS sale SOMEWHERE so I can invest in a pile of it for another sweater, but first want to hear what others think of it.
The pure merino will be so nice. Wish we had the options here.
almost done with my sleeves!
So far the Pure Merino knits up like Debbie Bliss' cashmerinos -- but is a little more ... flaccid ... if that makes sense. Hopefully, it won't pill as much as cashmerino.
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