http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspxI&rsquo;m tired of snow. I&rsquo;m tired of Christmas-card perfect white landscapes, and fleece-lined boots, and enough layers to make everyone look like a herd of Sta-Puft Marshmallow Men. I want Spring, and I want it NOW. Unfortunately, my weather karmaenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25406Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:24:43 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25406Dr.MThank you for this pattern. It is a lovely sweater. drMolly<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25406" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25320Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:17:24 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25320PennyTWhy must I go on-line and waste ink and paper for a sweater pattern that should be in the magazine that i've paid for with my subscription? I also find the cumbersome process of having to log in and then hit download at least four times before I actually get to the pdf annoying. Why is the log in necessary if I'm coming from the link in the e-mail that I've subscribed to? Please, can we have a less clunky process? Thanks for opportunity to vent. Penny<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25320" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25319Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:07:42 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25319Gwen in LAPlease---can we have written instructions, not only a charted pattern? This is so pretty but a chart for the math challenged such as I means it won't be knited :( <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25319" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25318Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:07:32 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25318MayleneCLove the bubble wrap and I am really delighted that you design most ladies garments to fit the larger sizes too. Hard to imagine snow when its around 50Celsius and we are surrounded by smoke from bushfires in Australia. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25318" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25293Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:10:09 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25293joanmarycpJ.M. re: Let's hear it for the first free pattern of spring! It's gorgeous!! Would love to be at the Knit-Out and Crochet 2009 Event! When are you coming toAustralia????<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25293" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25287Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:05:29 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25287Deanna@2I was looking at the pictures from the Spring Knits...where the heck is my issue!!! What beautiful patterns. Oooooo, those shawls. My knitting needles are waiting impatiently. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25287" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25285Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:49:38 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25285Joann@4This is one of the cutest, most versatile pattern yet ........would still like the instructions for thrums on a printed format...to have by my recliner while I watch TV with my '''honey''' and keep my hands busy.....an instructional video just doesn't work in that setting.....but love the idea of ''lined'' mittens, hats, vests....western Kansas can be windy and cold...and they would sure be cozy.....and yes, loved the soap bubble detail...that could be used in a variety of ways.......love the knitting daily dose...keep up the great newsletter Sandi.....Joann<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25285" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25284Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:43:01 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25284Elaine cJDownloaded the Soap Bubble Wrap sweater and will knit it in some yellow bamboo yarn I bought over a year ago. It's been waiting for the perfect pattern. Right now I'm working on a Rowan Aran Tweed coat, an Aran-type pullover in Paton's yarn, a tank top in Trendsetter's Monet (no longer available), an acrylic baby kimono and cap, a Kaffe Fassett shawl, and a Tonalita self-striping yarn cap for my husband. Then on to a silk jacket and an Ann Norling vest. Can't wait for Stitches 20009!<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25284" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25283Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:38:45 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25283ampecht@verizon.netAm I the only one who's disappointed that the yarn is no longer available for this beautiful pattern? One thing I've learned from Ravelry is that the choice of yarn is key to a garment's success and subtle differences in the yarn chosen can lead to major differences in the finished product, I'm especially reluctant to substitute here, where I'm not accustomed to the brand or to knitting with a linen yarn and the pattern is really complex and clearly dependent on a the right choice of yarn. Eunny's recommendation to substitute a different weight yarn seems pretty risky. Now if Eunny could provide a specific substitute or even a description of what the original yarn is like and what we should look for in a substitute ...<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25283" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25280Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:02:54 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25280Robing34Note to April P, if you're going to be in California in September, odds are very good you will not need a sweater or wrap. Especially here in the L.A. area, September is often our hottest month, even at night. Which brings me to my request - more patterns for other fibers than wool or other animal fibers. They're just too warm for us down here, and make me itch! Linen yarn - way cool! Or maybe even a post on swapping fibers. I can think of several lovely sweaters I'd like to make which would be just warm enough for those of us in balmier climes if they were a nice cotton. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25280" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25275Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:07:19 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25275cindy50I had never heard the word "fulsome"......I like it! Much better than the usual descriptions, I am currently trying to knit an afghan. I'm a crocheter and fairly new to knitting, I've made a few small items, so it's going slowly. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25275" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25272Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:43:19 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25272Ruth@5I am currently knitting the lovely sweater on the cover of the last issue of Interweave, but as soon as it's finished this wrap is next. It's beautiful! Your designers are the best , unlike some other knitting mags that feature some really weird designs<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25272" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25271Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:32:12 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25271AmyS@10Living in northern KY, we had a "touch" of Spring the last couple of days, including thunderstorm and Temp up to 60! I just wanted to say this sweater is my favorite from your Spring issue and I thought it should have been on the front. I had shoulder surgery, so will have to be patient about trying this gorgeous design! I can't wait! <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25271" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25267Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:11:27 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25267BiancaJHi Sandi, I feel with you. Today in the morning it snowed here, and not in the nice way, but with a very wet snow, perfect to become ugly fast. But to be fair, in the afternoon the sun came out, that was really nice. I'm looking forward to spring and the warmer days. And the pattern is absolutly beautiful! Best regards and have a nice weekend Bianca<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25267" width="1" height="1">http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/02/13/ke090213.aspx#25263Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:39:41 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:25263AprilPHI Sandi-- I love this pattern But I am looking for something a little shorter and maybe somewhat lacier to make to wear to my daughters wedding in california in September..Any suggestions or patterns like that ( not a shawl). Thanks April<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.knittingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=25263" width="1" height="1">