I was looking at Knitter’s Review whilst surfing, and came across a listing for various festivals/shows involving knitting. I saw one that is definitely tempting, and knowing there are a few of us that live somewhat close enough or would be willing to venture in this direction, I wanted to put it out there. This […]
Posted on February 28th, 2006 by Dani
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I just massively upped my knitting needle-age by bidding on a lot of knitting needles. 20 bucks bought me four dozen needles, some straights and some dpns. I’m going to have to do my own inventory because I have a surfeit of long 4s, and 6s in general, and want to see just what I […]
Posted on February 28th, 2006 by Helen
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Well, I’ve discovered new things that are difficult:
1. purling in the round. No wonder people think they don’t like learning how to purl. I felt like I had to do so all over again.
2. Picking up stitches from a provisional cast on. I finally got them on the needles and found that half of them […]
Posted on February 24th, 2006 by Helen
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after belonging to several different knitting groups, i have decided to pout a list of simple, and i do mean simple, truths about knitting.
1) stockinette curls. sometimes even if you put an edging on it. no amount of blocking will fix it.
2) only animal fibers felt. they have scales that get closer and […]
Posted on February 23rd, 2006 by Pickleboot
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My First Sock!, originally uploaded by windsornot.
That’s right! I completed my first sock today (2/22/06). It has its flaws, to be sure, but that’s the way you learn, right? This was made with […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2006 by Dani
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Lynn’s Scarf, originally uploaded by windsornot.
It’s photo time! Here’s the scarf that I made and finally finished last month for my friend Lynn. It’s actually more of an eggplant color, but it’s done […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2006 by Dani
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well, i have part one of the second hot lava done. i JUST bound off. now to do the edge? collar? i promise i will post pics as soon as it is finished, as i have a ton that i need to show off!
Posted on February 22nd, 2006 by Pickleboot
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You are interchangeable.
Fun, free, and into everything, you’ve got every eventuality covered and every opportunity just has to be taken. Every fiber is wonderful, and every day is a new beginning.
You are good at so many things, it’s amazing, but you can easily lose your place and forget to show up. They have row […]
Posted on February 21st, 2006 by Dani
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Blanket is still on hold because Tubey has totally caught my fancy. I’ve done the back and should finish the first sleeve tomorrow. Main color is dark grey and stripes in the sleeves are navy, taupe, maroon, and light blue. It looks okay, though there’s less contrast between the light blue and the dark grey […]
Posted on February 19th, 2006 by Helen
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OK, I’m working with Cat Bordhi’s “Socks Soar on Circular Needles” book, trying to make my first sock ever, and working on the Simple Sock pattern.
Done so far:
Leg: CHECK
Heel Flap : CHECK
Turning Heel: CHECK
Picking up Gusset Stitches: Um, I think?
This is where I’m getting stuck. If I read this correctly, after I finished […]
Posted on February 18th, 2006 by Dani
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