tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757461742706465076.post15254930280013316..comments2023-09-06T02:19:59.905-07:00Comments on Knitting in Chicago: New YarnAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681199114096985256noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757461742706465076.post-80631204159934043432007-07-12T12:21:00.000-07:002007-07-12T12:21:00.000-07:00Hi Amanda. I order yarn online all the time. I ju...Hi Amanda. I order yarn online all the time. I just search around to see what other people have said about the yarn I'm looking at. After that, it's cross your fingers! Same with the colorways.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting and commenting on Law & Garter! Did you know... not only did we start knitting around the same time, but that I'm actually a Chicago gal, like you! I lived there all my life until 5 years ago, when I came to NY and, later, NJ.<BR/><BR/>When I started knitting, I went wild with the scarf/hat thing, too. Then I decided to try socks. That turned out okay. And I figured that was about it for me. I loved knitting, but I never had any desire to knit a sweater. Until, that is, I discovered Wendy at Knit and Tonic (whom, I see by your sidebar, you visit already). What an inspiration she is! My first garment was "Sizzle." But I wasn't happy with my work and my sizing. My second garment, which I highly recommend for a first sweater, was "Green Gable" at Zephyr Style. Use the suggested yarn (Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece). And don't skip doing a gauge swatch. (Not important with the scarves, but important with the sweaters, as I eventually learned the hard way.) The "Green Gable" is knit from the top down, which is brilliant because you can try it on as you knit along. Which means that it will totally fit you, because you can put in decreases and increases where your body needs them. And, best yet, no seaming! You'll get addicted!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see what you'll be up to next! I especially can't wait to hear what you think about O-Wool Balance.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907074777510338864noreply@blogger.com