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Here's the reason that I wanted to design a raglan cardie. It's all because I wanted a cable up the sleeve that went all the way to the neck edge. Sheesh! What a lot of work for a little detail. Did I mention that this is the first sweater I have ever knit. And here I am designing it myself. I hope it actually fits when I'm all done!

And now Theresa and I are off to the north for the weekend. How exciting! We are going to visit Ruhama's and any other knitting stores we can find on the way there or back. I'm sure I will have some lovely pictures of huge piles of yarn when I return!

My Rowan Newsletter came today and there was an article on cushion kits from Debbie Abrahams. So, I checked out her website and she also has some really cute bag kits. I already have her book, 100 Afghan Squares to Knit, so I think I might try to convert some of the squares into bags and pillows!

Well, I did get quite a bit done on the cardie this weekend. I finished one half of the front and I have a good portion of one arm completed. It's more fun to knit when you are designing it yourself!

What is it about eBay? I mean, this is over $100 worth of yarn and I got it for $25 -- pretty good deal, right? But what am I going to do with it?!? I'm thinking washcloths. I'll make some handmade soaps and pair each one with a washcloth -- cute gift, no? I just hope this stuff washes well. It says dry clean only -- ugh. (Oh -- it's Berroco Flax btw.)