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Oh my, do I have a treat for you today. This 50p second hand bookshop find is just BURSTING with knitting inspiration... sort of. Are you ready for some eighties goodness? Brace yourself...
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These checks are described as "racy". Yep, pretty hot...
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Party time!
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This one is called 'Bandit'. I would LOVE to see a bandit holding up a bank sporting this little number...
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Eh...?
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And now, here is a vest with some pineapples on it...
Does anyone have Jacob's phone number?
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This one would actually be really nice if it were black and white, non? Very French Connection...
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Ditto for this one. Although when I said that out loud in front of my man, he looked frightened...
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Tired of following knitting patterns? Freestyle!
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Who doesn't love a Big Pocket? I could actually do with one of these - so practical!
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Fun with tassels...
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Well hello sexy...
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Some nature...
Okay, so are you ready for the pièce de résistance?
Seriously now, brace yourself...
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Aaaarrrrrggggghhhh! It's got my throat, I can't breathe!
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Once more in close up. Harrowing.
Well, I hope you enjoyed The Sweater Book as much as I did! Which one is your favourite, please?