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Knitter's Review October 28, 2004 Dough doesn't reach its full potential until it's been baked. Likewise, many yarns don't show you their full beauty until after they've been washed. This week I review a seemingly mild-mannered merino-angora blend from Norway that comes of age the minute it hits warm soapy water.        In the Boutique: Knit with Friends Gather your friends, put on the tea kettle, and throw a knitting party with the help of our Come Knit with Me invitations! In the Forums: Rate Your Knowledge What's the best course of action when you know more about knitting than your local yarn shop owner? Forgot your forum username or password? The Retreat Approaches Next week's newsletter will come to you a day early as I head down to Virginia for the third-annual Knitter's Review Retreat. I promise a full report when I get back. October Drawing Congratulations to Marcia R., winner of this month's prize: a gorgeous handmade knitting gadget case from The Organized Knitter. We'll have another prize next month, so stay subscribed and you could be picked. As always, I thank you for your readership and your support. Happy knitting, and I'll see you in the forums. P.S. Do you have friends who would enjoy Knitter's Review? If so, use our simple Tell a Friend form and let them know about us. Knitter's Review Poll Do you knit and wash test swatches before you begin a project?  Participate in our Knitter's Review Poll and you'll see an instant tally of all the votes. Subscriber Services If you no longer wish to receive our weekly email update, click here to be immediately unsubscribed. If your email address has changed or you'd like to make any changes, visit your My Subscription area. © Copyright 2000-2004 by Clara H. Parkes. All rights reserved. Feel free to share this, in its entirety, with others.

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