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ArtLady1981 · 03-27-2008, 11:34 PM

1) find the appropriate (gauge) yarn
2) knit a 4"x4" swatch
3) use stitch markers
4) use row markers
5) prepare to knit the pattern as set forth in the design directions

Comments on 1) through 5):
1) www.yarn.com carries the Tahki Donegal Tweed and the Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed that I used for both CPH's. Something you might like to know is that WEBS gives a 20% discount on purchases of $60...and 25% discounts on yarn orders reaching $120!
2) knitting a gauge swatch is one of the most important steps for a successful fit
3) stitch markers for cables within the row help a lot!
4) 10-row-repeat row markers help me keep track, with no mistakes... the cable twist is executed on row 3 of each 10-row repeat
5) if we set out to change the construction design of a sweater, we can create more headaches than we believe we are going to avoid! (more to follow on that issue!)

03-27-2008, 11:34 PM	#2
ArtLady1981 Moderator Mod Squad Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 10,025 Thanks: 5,017 Thanked 3,650 Times in 2,804 Posts	TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED 1) find the appropriate (gauge) yarn 2) knit a 4"x4" swatch 3) use stitch markers 4) use row markers 5) prepare to knit the pattern as set forth in the design directions Comments on 1) through 5): 1) www.yarn.com carries the Tahki Donegal Tweed and the Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed that I used for both CPH's. Something you might like to know is that WEBS gives a 20% discount on purchases of $60...and 25% discounts on yarn orders reaching $120! 2) knitting a gauge swatch is one of the most important steps for a successful fit 3) stitch markers for cables within the row help a lot! 4) 10-row-repeat row markers help me keep track, with no mistakes... the cable twist is executed on row 3 of each 10-row repeat 5) if we set out to change the construction design of a sweater, we can create more headaches than we believe we are going to avoid! (more to follow on that issue!) __________________ Knitting Help Video Index Artlady at Rav Last edited by ArtLady1981 : 03-29-2008 at 02:50 AM.