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Soleil . . . take two


Soleil
Originally uploaded by karyn_settles
I have finally gotten back to the point where I was when I frogged Soleil awhile back. I have to say that I am very happy that I made the trip to the frog pond because I am going to have a very nice sweater to show for it . . . one that will fit. When I cast on again, I retook my measurements and realized that I was two, yes two sizes to small on the cast on. Glad I found out early and decided to go back.

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