Old Meets New

I’m spending part of my Sunday afternoon winding about 12 hanks of yarn. The modern technology is my yarn swift, purchased on ebay years ago, and my ball winder purchased at a goodyarnsarasota.com. these two items have made it so easy to wind, rewind and clean up odds and ends of yarn. The old way was husband or chair back to hold yarn while I wound into a round ball.

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My First Garment circa 2002?

Do you remember the first garment you crocheted, and it fit perfectly?? this cardigan was my first garment, it’s Ida’s Sprintime Cardigan by Melissa Leapman in Crochet with Style book.  I was so nervous making this, was so careful with following the instructions and trying it on as I went.  I love the little pockets.  I used Knit Picks Pallette yarn with the pearl buttons.  Finishing this gave me a tremendous confidence boost. What was your first garment???

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