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A new sweater, and discussion about trends

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Dear readers, I've been busy knitting away. . . I'm in the middle of the Funky Grandpa Sweater -- and it's very very exciting -- my first sweater: All my projects can be found on my Ravelry page, linked  HERE .  I'm busy customizing the fit as I sew.    I've also finished my first stranding project that needs to be blocked - -the Wave-O-Saurus hat: I'll post more pictures as soon as the blocking is finished - it needs a bit of shaping.  And, I had some more yoga socks (that I gave to my Pilates instructor -- I think she was bit aghast:)). Knitting projects as gifts can be iffy! As far as sewing, I am finishing up the lined green wool cape, I cut out a tweed vest for J. when he plays with his band (I'm stuck and need more bemberg from Mood) and finally, I do need to make some repairs.  I've learned a little bit about a new trend in denim and jeans -- the selvedge pair.  Which is to say for jeans -- they are made out of selvedge or "japanese denim&quo