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Sommar

“MIDSUMMER IS one of the most popular celebrations in Sweden - celebrating the solstice brings hope of light and warmth to all after the long, dark winter,” says Kristin Blom. “Celebrations centre around flowers and leaves – we decorate a pole with flowers, we wear garlands in our hair, and we pick seven different flowers to keep under our pillow so we can dream about our husband/wife to be.”

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NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40 (60:60:60:60:60:60:60) cm long for neck and upper yoke

2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 80 (80:80:100:100:100:120:120) cm long for hem edging

2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles,

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