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Dear Page,

True to my word, I have cast on for your original pattern of the "Step Lively" beret. I have to say that the tubular cast-on is phenomenal! Really, really like it. Before I had read through your directions, I had already gone to Knitty.com to check out the tutorial on it. Then reading your directions, it was easy to accomplish. Here's the morning's progress:

Please note how much you mean to me... I'm using dpns because I don't have a 16" circular #4!

Here's what I found in my stash to use:

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Love,
Mom

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ETA - 2/14/2010

Well, I've finished knitting through the directions you sent and can only assume that I'm ready for the directions to decrease the beret and finish up. Here's where I am now having finished seven pattern repeats (if you include the set-up rows and the first cable row):

Look forward to the next installment of instructions.

Love,
Mom

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ETA 2/15/2010

I have finished the knitting of the beret. Still have to wash and block it. It took under 150 yards (40 grams) of DK weight yarn. Here's a picture of the top:

Can't wait to see it blocked!

Love,
Mom

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ETA 2/15/2010

As requested, here are the blocking photos:

It's drying now.

Love,
Mom

Dear Page,

I have started the OpArt baby blanket for your expected little boy. It is an interesting knit and I really like the Knit Picks Swish DK yarn. It is soft and easy to knit with. Here is a picture of the start:

More pictures to come of the project. I hope you and our grandson will like the finished blanket.

Love,
Mom