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KAL with Natural Suburbia

Finally I've found 5 seconds to pick up the sticks and string again. Happily I'm participating in Linda's knit a long. This time it's the Shalom Cardi. I've wanted to knit this for years and now I've found the perfect occasion. 

Here's how far I've gotten. So far so good. No big hic-ups yet. My yarn is from "the stash". I have 20 balls of this yarn and am determined to make it work no matter what. The first thing I'm noticing is that it doesn't show the pattern very well, but this yarn is easy to handle and I think it will make a very cozy sweater. 

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While you're reading this I'm in NYC at Book Expo America. I'll be back at the end of the week with fun news from New York City.

Until then please don't forget about the 5 book Percy Jackson Giveaway over at Jump Into A Book.  Ends May 28th !!!

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13 responses to “KAL with Natural Suburbia”

  1. Ren Lady Of The Arts Avatar
    Ren Lady Of The Arts

    Have fun in NY

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  2. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    Can’t wait to see it finished – I still love wearing mine! 20 balls of that yarn, what was it meant to be? That is a serious stash!!! xx

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  3. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    I am doing this KAL, and I am LOVING this sweater. Your yarn choice looks gorgeous, and I can’t wait to see the finished piece.
    Have a wonderful time in NY.

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  4. The Barefoot Crofter Avatar
    The Barefoot Crofter

    Oh no – I wish I hadn’t seen this. I’ve wanted to do the shalom for ages too – and I have the yarn, but not the time. Too many other things on needles right now that are needing to be finished soon. ooh – ooh.
    xx

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  5. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    What a lovely colourway Valarie, welcome to the KAL:)
    xo
    Linda

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  6. AG Ambroult Avatar
    AG Ambroult

    that yarn DOES look cozy! I love that sweater. let me know how it goes for you and maybe I’ll give it a go sometime. Hopefully it won’t end up fitting my seven year old this time.

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  7. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    I did. I had so much fun but now I’m so behind. I hope I can get caught up soon.

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  8. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Yours is so cute. The 20 balls of yarn happened like this. First they were having a sale and second I decided to knit myself and two girfriends matching sweaters. Really what was I thinking? So as you’ve probably guessed no sweaters have been knit with that yarn until now and I promise I won’t make any knitted uniforms for me and my friends unless of course they live faraway like Wales or something.

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  9. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Hi Heather,
    I had a great time in NY. Now if I can just get caught up. I’m loving this yarn for this project. It’s so soft and I think it will be very cozy. Look forward to seeing yours.

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  10. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Soon Jacqui soon. If you need any sizes to be modified let me know or go to my ravelry.

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  11. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Thanks Linda, and thanks for hosting this KAL. It’s a great occasion to finally knit a shalom sweater.

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  12. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Well at least you have a 7 year who can wear it. It would be totally different if you didn’t but what the heck, let’s go for the adult version. 😉

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  13. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    I love that story! Perfect! You brought a big smile to this poorly girls face – Thank you xxx

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