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Note from Kitty Bartholomew on Knitting:
I am very excited about the warm reception of my new book, Designer
Knitting with Kitty Bartholomew. My hope is that you will be inspired
to mix and match your own yarns and customize the projects in the book
to suit your own taste and style.
When choosing yarns for your project, let your personal preferences,
passion for color, and texture be your guide. Because you are likely
to be choosing different yarns than I did, there are countless variations
when determining required amounts. You will have to take into account
the weight and texture of the yarn, the needle size, and how many strands
are worked together.
 If I were
going to make a long-sleeve pullover, I would need about six (3 1/2-oz./223
yard) balls of medium-weight knitting worsted using No. 8 needles—a
total of 1,338 yards. To work the same style pullover with three strands
of yarn held together, and worked on bulky needles, I'd probably buy
about 1,000 yards of each of the three yarns and expect to have leftovers,
but not to run short. In other words, buy about 3/4 of the amount needed
for a single-strand sweater for each of the three stands being used
for the sweater. Leftovers can always by blended with new yarns for
future projects or used for stripes.
 When I have
a question, I consult my local knitting store, where there is always
someone to help. I always overbuy yarn. That way I have enough when
I decide to make the sleeves a little longer or add a different collar
along the way. I love an overflowing yarn basket, but if you find you
have too much, most stores will take returns on full skeins.
Enjoy experimenting, and remember: If you enjoy mixing yarns, being
your own sweater designer is fun, fun, fun.
Happy knitting!
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