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A blog for the Knit Along for Russian Prime designed by Meg Swansen
The Russian Prime Sweater
The Russian Prime was designed by Meg Swansen and is found in her book, Meg Swansen's Knitting (page 36).
Quoting from the description (page 37):
"This circular garment is constructed along the lines of a classic Norwegian dropped-shoulder sweater, with a few added details. "
You can find the instructions in several places: (1) The original Wool Gathering was #49 (Sept '93) (Out of Print); (2) A VHS video was made with insert-instructions and charts. (Out of stock?); (3) The book, Meg Swansen's Knitting, published by Interweave Press. Schoolhouse Press may have the only remaining copies as this has been discontinued by IP. (4) A new DVD version of the video (with insert instructions and charts) (ETA by early March)
Join Us
Join this knit along if you would like to knit the gorgeous RUSSIAN PRIME sweater.
Contact Elizabeth to join; your email address is necessary in order to send you an invitation. ;-)
There is no time limit to this KAL. Although some folks would like to set completion for CAMP 07 sessions; however, its your knitting timetable!
1 comment:
Hi Colleen,
I think the general rule-of-thumb is 2 inches of ease for a close fit, 4 for regular fit, and 6 for "oversized" fit. I always go for 5 to 6, myself, but I have a tall, skinny guy-friend who wears his sweaters 10 inches bigger, and they look great.
I think that thin people can get away with that potato sack look whereas larger people, like me, need to pay a little more attention so we don't look so sloppy.
Hope this helps!
BTW, Colleen, I never thanked you for turning me on to Feibing's Leather Dye and Feibing's Suede dye.... Changed my life!
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