I have the Cal scarf, 3 lace WIPs, and I want to start a sweater for myself. I just can't seem to make up my mind. So I'm swatching.
Currently, I'm thinking of making the Tilted Duster from the current issue of Interweave Knits. I even found the recommended yarn at a LYS (pictured; US9 seems closer to gauge than US10 - only bigger by 1/4 inch per 4 inches). But I also am going to try Cascade Pastaza - a very similar yarn, very similar price, but 50/50 llama and wool - maybe a bit softer. Then there's always Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride - my first yarn, and for a coatlike sweater it's plenty soft. I think.
And so, there might be a parade of swatches coming up.
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I am not excited over the neckline treatment but I love the rest of the duster.
swatch, swatch, swatch, swatch
swatch, swatch, swatch, swatch
SWATCH :o)
I like that duster and have it on my long list, lol.
i hope we see you on Monday!!
You're the second person I've read today who is contemplating that sweater. I, too, have it on my list, but it's pretty far down. I am impressed that you are considering swatching. That's almost like comittment.
Pretty color of the Peruvian. The tilted duster is a cool looking pattern, but I think you are smart to swatch. With it's unusual construction, I think being off gauge might cause difficulties.
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