The sweater I made for Anja used 2.25 skeins of Cascade Quatro at an average of $8 skein. I have enough left over from the last skein to have made a felted hat and some knit food with plenty still left. So, really the sweater only cost maybe $24 including the $5 pattern. Considering that it is 100% wool, hand knit, and big enough to wear this year and next - with possibly the next year if she stays short in her torso... it is a great deal. Add to that the incredible satisfaction I get when I look at it knowing *I* made it - just for my little girl....
As the comericials say.... priceless.
(and yes, cheaper than therapy!
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