I have got the latest vogue knitting magazine and just love the poncho pattern, it is knitted in Patons classic merino wool. I am wondering what equivalent is available here in Australia. I looked it up on the net and the tension given was 20sts = 10cm on 4.25mm needles. The pattern is knitted on 4.5mm with a tension of 28 sts = 10cm in cable pattern. If anybody knows anything about PCMW leave a message. Also if anyone has a US wool store they can recommend I would love to know of any. I have bought wool from overseas before but they charge $35 US postage which is way to expensive if you haven't got anyone to share the postage with. I have wondered if Bendigo Aran knits up similar, the tension for that is 19sts = 10cm on 4.5mm needles.
I have spent today on opal#7, and I am up to the foot. I will be watching the tennis tonight (go Lleyton) so hope to get it pretty well finished.
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Hey Sharon!
I'm not sure about US based stores but I know the Melbourne contingent of SNB'ers rave over Elann.com but I think they may be based in Canada.
They did mention a US based seller who has an ebay shop and she comes reccommended from a number of them.
http://stores.ebay.com/Jannettes-Rare-Yarns
I ahven't been to check her out yet, lead myself not into temptation but she apprently has some great specials and will sometimes waive postage.
Suzi.
Me again, I forgot to ask about the new Vogue. I saw and bought their new Knit 1 magazine but I haven't seen the latest issue of their normal knit mag. Is this the issue that has a flower basket bag everyone's on about?
Suzi.
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