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This Sweater is FREE on Ravelry, but only available in Norwegian - I translated it for a customer and figured someone else may wish to make this sweater. It is a quick knit on US Size 10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sandes Garn (yarn) Booklet 1513 No 15 Oversize Sweater Available in Norwegian on Ravelry - FREE.  Search 1513-15.   I’ve tried to translate this pattern as close as possible - cm doesn’t always match 100% to inches, but it is very close - give or take a row or round.   Sizes: (S) M (L) XL (XXL)   Measurements Chest/Bust: (38”) 40” (42...

I finally got around to working up our Multi Cables Ear Warmer for our SW Merino - BULKY yarns. It is 5" wide and works perfectly as a nice cozy Cowl too. I used US 11 (8 mm) and only 1 skein. But if you prefer a firmer version and use US 10 (6mm) you would need 2 skeins. Instructions for approx. 4" width are included in the instructions. It seems crazy working these bulky yarns at this time of the year. Swarms of mosquitoes were trying to eat me alive while taking the photos. It was snap and run. On the other...

I worked this ear warmer back in 2005 - or before. I decided to make some more, except I couldn't find my notes. 3 days later after multiple attempts I finally figured out what I did. This pattern is easy. You only work cables on 2 of the 8 rows. You can easily adjust the pattern to other weight yarns. Just adjust the needles and either add or delete 8 stitches.  Remember patterns are guides - you are the ULTIMATE boss. Happy Knitting! Lis

Been meaning to update some of my Cable Hat patterns. Yesterday I posted the Cables - Bulky Pattern, which is a great hat for someone just learning cables. It is in Bulky yarn on large needles and quick to work up. When I was a kid my dad gave me a wooden box from Russia it had colorful Onion Domes burned onto the top of the lid. Years ago I used that as inspiration for a hat in Aran weight. I was looking at the box the other day and thought the pattern would be perfect for Bulky weight yarn....