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Mitts, Swatches, or Both?
Happy #FairIsleFriday As I have worked over the last few months to get Ron Schweitzer’s patterns into the Ravelry database, my fingers...
norahowley
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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It's Press Release Time!
I am beyond excited to be able to share with you the press release that formally announces the partnership between Knitting Tales and Ron...
norahowley
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Swatching Tilghman Island
Thank you to everyone who gave me feedback on Instagram on the chart. I ended up deciding to try and knit from the chart as written to...
norahowley
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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Is the Chart Knit Ready?
My first color work knit many years ago was a Lopi sweater. You know the one, bulky, cozy, and oh so warm, even in the cold Massachusetts...
norahowley
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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Authentic? Classic? Does it Matter?
I recognize that the question of authenticity in knitting patterns is a complicated and potentially loaded questions. It is one that this...
norahowley
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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The SheepSaver Project: Part Four, I Start to Knit
The Chesapeake Collection (1999) was the second collection of patterns by Ron Schweitzer brought out by Yarns International. In keeping...
norahowley
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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The SheepSaver Project: Part Three, Patterns and Place
Patterns As an experienced businessperson, Betty Lindsay knew that this lovely new yarn would not sell itself. Betty believed that it was...
norahowley
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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The SheepSaver Project: Part Two
In Part 1 of the SheepSaver Project, I offered an introduction. Today’s post offers some background on Yarns International as well as...
norahowley
Oct 27, 20213 min read
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