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FO Friday: Sweater & Owl Hats + Craftsy Flash Sale

It's done, it's done, it's DONE! On Monday night, my yarn order arrived and I set to work finishing up the final bits of my Rocky Coast Cardigan. By the end of Tuesday night, all of the ends were woven in (and there were many!) and it was time to block in some lavender Eucalan! All in all, it was totally worth reknitting the sleeves and purchasing one more skein of yarn at the 11th hour. It's the perfect cardigan and I'm so excited that I finished it with plenty of time to enjoy it before warm weather arrives, though I think I will add some sort of closure at the top.
I also finished a few more owl hats, which were made in the interim before Malabrigo March began. From R-L: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in Douglas Fir & Growth; The Fibre Company Organik in Algae and Claystone, and Malabrigo Worsted in Pigeon and Knit Picks Andean Silk (which is apparently discontinued) in Imperial.


Deal alert! 

I'm excited to offer you an exclusive deal on Craftsy Classes that you won't find anywhere else: right now, select classes are marked down to $14.99 during the Craftsy Flash Sale! You'll only be able to access the sale via this special link. Donna Druchanas' Knit Sock Workshop and Stacey Trock's Amigurumi: Woodland Animals are both included in the sale, so don't miss out on the fun!

The fine print: sale ends tonight at midnight.

Celebrate FO Friday by checking out more posts over on the Tami's Amis blog!

Have a crafty weekend!
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  1. PatriciaMarch 8, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    That sweater knit up SO fast! It is beautiful and the color is fantabulous on you.

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  2. MichelleMarch 8, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    WOW! You work quickly! The cardigan looks amazing. It seems to fit you beautifully!

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  3. LaurenSMarch 9, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    your sweater is stunning! can't wait to see it in action :)

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  4. Handmade by StefanieMarch 10, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Thanks, everyone! That is the fastest I have ever knit a sweater!

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