Wednesday, 13 March 2013 09:31

Hooray for Yarn Along Day, where crafters from all over share what they're reading and knitting with Ginny from Small Things. You can join too -meet other crafts bloggers and introduce them to your blog.

This week not much has changed since yesterday. I've only gotten a few rows done on the Shakespeare Cardi since yesterday and that's not much to photograph... but I have started canning again.

That's right it's canning season and I'm starting 2013 with spicy orange marmalade.

I'm using the Ball Canning Handbook

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Here are the peppers. So glad to finally put those to good use. I'll show you how it turns out tomorrow!

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What are you knitting and doing???

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Year of Projects Week 2

Monday, 11 March 2013 00:00

I missed it last week, but I'm back this week for Year of Projects.

After starting the Dahlia Cardigan I felt a little bit guilty about ignoring the Shakespeare Cardigan so I went back to it and have been knitting like a crazy fool ever since. I've finished the left front and I'm almost done with the back. I'm still worried whether I'll have enough yarn to finish. I have about 5 skeins of yarn left and that's got to cover the right front and two sleeves -plus the collar and button band. Please pardon the following panic:

***If anybody has some spare Jo Sharp Aran Tweed in Jewel, please let me know I'll pay top dollar for it!*****

I'm nearly done with the back. I just have to bind off for the shoulders and then bind the whole thing off, though I'm considering just putting them all on a stitch holder so that I can three-needle-bind-off everything. I'd rather do that than kitchener stitch with this yarn.

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I did another two rounds of the Dahlia Cardigan today. I need a longer cable...

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Christmas Socks #1 (5% done)
Christmas Socks #2
Christmas Socks #3
Christmas Socks #4
Multnomah Shawl (5% done)
Older Boy Cardigan
Younger Boy Cardigan
That Knitted Cuff Thing
Pepperberry Knits Hat
Mitered Block Blanket (80% done)
Shakespeare Cardigan (55% done)
Dahlia Cardigan (3% done)

What are you knitting these days?

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Interchangeable Knitting Needle Comparison Chart

Sunday, 10 March 2013 11:17

If you're still having a difficult time figuring out with Interchangeable Knitting Needle set is right for you, it may help to check out our Comparison Chart. This chart shows you many different needle sets, how much they cost and what comes with each set. It is actually surprising to see how all of these sets fare when you view them according to price and features. Read the chart and scroll to the bottom to see our recommendations:

Please note we have not yet added the Knit Picks needles. We will add them later this week.

Brand	Materials	Cables	Needle Tips	Needle Sizes	Join	Tip	Case	Price
Addi Click Lace	Metal	(24", 32", and 40")	8	US 4-11	Twist and Click	Sharp	Pink	$149.95
Addi Click Natura	Bamboo	(24", 32", and 40")	10	US 4 - 15	Twist and Click	Medium	Green	$179.95
Addi Click Turbo	Metal	(24", 32", and 40")	10	US 4 - 15	Twist and Click	Medium	Black	$169.95
Boye Needlemaster	Aluminum	(20", 24", 29", and 36")	8	US 2-15	Twist and Release	Medium	Black	$42.45
Boye Artisan Nickel	Metal	(8", 16", 24")	4	US 4-11	Twist and Release	Medium	Blue	$70.80
Clover Interchangeable Bamboo	Bamboo	(16", 24", 29", 36", 48")	12	US 3-15	Machine Screwed	Medium	Black	$143.00
Denise Interchangeables	Plastic	(24", 32", 40")	6	US 5-10	Plastic Click	Medium	Blue	$57.00
Hiya Hiya Sharps Sm	Metal	(18", 26", 34", 42")	7	US 2-8	Machined Screw	Sharp	Varies	$80.00
Hiya Hiya Sharp Tips Lg	Metal	(18", 26", 34", 42")	7	US 9-15	Machined Screw	Sharp	Varies	$76.00
Hiya Hiya Metal Regular Tip Lg	Metal	18", 26", 34", 42")	7	US 9-15	Machined Screw	Medium	Varies	$76.00
Hiya Hiya Metal Regular Tip Sm	Metal	(18", 26", 34", 42")	7	US 2-8	Machined Screw	Medium	Varies	$80.00
Hiya Hiya Bamboo Large	Bamboo	(18", 26", 34", 42")	6	US 9-15	Machined Screw	Medium	Varies	$76.00
Hiya Hiya Bamboo Small	Bamboo	(18", 26", 34", 42")	7	US 2-8	Machined Screw	Medium	Varies	$79.00
Knitter's Pride Dreamz	Wood	(24", 32", 40", 48")	9	US 4-11	Screw w/ key	Sharp	Black	$80.00
Knitter's Pride Nova	Metal	(24", 32", 40", 48")	9	US 4-11	Screw w/ key	Medium	Black	$64.00
Knitter's Pride Rosewood	Wood	(24", 2x 32", 40")	8	US 4-11	Screw w/ key	Sharp	Box	$99.00
Knitter's Pride Cubix	Wood	(24", 32", 40", 48")	5	US 6-10	Screw w/ key	Sharp	Black	$55.00
Knitter's Pride Trendz	Acrylic	(24", 32", 40", 48")	8	US 4-11	Screw w/ key	Sharp	Clear	$39.99
Knitter's Pride Karbonz	Carbon
Lantern Moon Ebony	Ebony	(17", 26", 32", 40")	10	US 4-13	Screw w/ Key	Medium	Silk, blue	$299.00
Lantern Moon Rosewood	Rosewood	(17", 26", 32", 40")	10	US 4-13	Screw w/ Key	Medium	Silk, blue	$279.99

Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set Recommendations:

Best Entry Level Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set:

Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set

You can't go wrong with a classic and it's at such a great price point that you can't go wrong.

Best Interchangeable Knitting Needles Set for Lace Knitters:

Addi Click Lace Long Tips

These are the sharpest knitting needles with the smoothest join and the most cable options, plus the most generous customer service policy.

Most Set for Your Money:

The Takumi Clover Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set

You get the most needle sizes -12, with the most cables for this bamboo set, making it the best value by far.

Best Luxury Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set

Lantern Moon Ebony Set

It is the most unique set, with a gorgeous silk case. If you're looking to make your knitting extra special this is the set for you. The quality backs up the big price and the needles work beautifully.

Best Mid Range Set

Any of the Knitter's Pride Interchangeable Knitting Needle Sets

The Knitter's Pride are all made very well and come in so many different materials. It's a whole range for every knitter.

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Yarn Along March 6

Wednesday, 06 March 2013 11:44

I finally did turn my attention to the Shakespeare Cardigan and finished the left front. It's pretty simple now that I've actually figured out how all the decreases work. I did have to rip out a few rows because I was doing the decreases on the wrong side. Overall I'm happy with the progress and if I knuckle down this sweater could be done by the end of the month.

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As for reading I participated in the redditgifts book exchange and made out like a bandit with two Fables Cinderella Trades and Howl's Moving Castle, which I've always wanted to read, so that's what's going on on the book front.

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How's your knitting and reading going?

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Dahlia

Monday, 04 March 2013 21:36

I'm knitting lace. What the hell am I thinking?

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Actually the lace bit on the Dahlia cardigan isn't too terrible. In fact I've eschewed knitting just about anything else since casting on. The poor Shakespeare Cardigan has been long neglected. Maybe I'll pull that out tonight to give it a little love.

Mood: Happy that the rainy weather is coming back.

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