If you don't shave your armpits, there's no problem. And welcome to the wool weenies!!!Originally Posted by jessmarimba
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10-27-2010, 11:07 AM #1
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10-27-2010, 12:31 PM #2
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My generous and thoughtful brother gave me a gift certificate to the Ibex website for my birthday. So I'm entering the world of Ibex.
Back in the 80s I had several (4 or 5) wool long-sleeve cycling jerseys. They were beautiful, but for some reason I got rid of them at some point. Dumb youth!
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10-27-2010, 01:35 PM #3
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Oooh, lucky you (and nice brother!!). Happy Birthday, too. Originally Posted by tulip
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10-27-2010, 06:33 PM #4
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the kitties stole my shawl
My geriatric kitties have been enjoying themselves laying on my mohair shawl. Wore it a couple of weeks ago, tossed it on the couch, and they claimed it. So I guess that makes the kitties part of the Wool Weenies club too.
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10-28-2010, 06:13 AM #5
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Hand-knit merino wool hat? Check.
Hand-knit merino-alpaca wool scarf? Check.
Merino wool sweater? Check.
Lambs-wool camisole? Check.
Wool coat? Check.
Cashmere socks? Check.
The only way to stay nice and toasty when it's -13 degrees and windy!
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10-28-2010, 07:11 AM #6
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.... totally coveting an Ibex Europa jacket ...
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10-28-2010, 08:35 AM #7
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That's NICE! I think it would be too warm for me here...but it's really sharp looking - particularly in that redish color! Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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10-28-2010, 09:18 AM #8
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Very nice! However, my brother isn't THAT generous! Originally Posted by OakLeaf
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11-05-2010, 08:19 AM #9
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Got one for my birthday! >happy dance< Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Unfortunately I'm going to have to exchange it for a larger size - one size up from what I wear in Ibex baselayers.
And it's not super heavy. Definitely lighter than my full-length dressy wool coat. It would be perfect for you PNW'ers.
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10-28-2010, 07:26 AM #10
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One bought or one you made? I'm trying to find an easy hat pattern that actually reduces the stitching to the top. I had a pattern last year that I thought would work but the resulting hat was wayyyy too small! Originally Posted by inkspot
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10-28-2010, 07:48 AM #11
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I made the hat myself. I have a small head, so too small usually isn't a problem! The pattern I used is really flexible - I found it easy to make the hat larger with bigger needles, doubling the wool, or simply adding stitches. It does reduce stitching near the top, so it's not bulky or lumpy at the top. I'm used to cables, so I found it pretty easy
So cozy in ultra-soft merino!
http://www.strickmasche.de/caramel-cable-hat/Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.
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