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| BloominGA |
Posted - Jun 30 2006 : 06:54:46 AM
I started knitting about 4 years ago, and it has been a great stress reliever for me. I'm just curious to see who else is out there, and what you guys are working on. Right now, I have the straps to finish for a felted purse and the back just about completed for a summer sweater. |
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| Daisy |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 06:33:55 AM
I love to knit! And expensive as it is it's still way cheaper then therepy sessions! I learned to knit because I wanted to knit socks. So I knit socks and a few other basic things but socks are my love! I love the patterned yarns. I learned to knit from the cuff down on double points but just took a class learning from the toe up on 2 circulars. Right now I'm not sure which way I like better. Each has it's advantages! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 5:00:06 PM
You will LOVE GRace's yarn Kate!! I have two projects worth of her stuff (alpaca) waiting. I plan to knit a simple pair of socks for me with some (vintage hollyhocks colorway) and then another pair also for me (spring meadow) too. The first pair I will take on vacation so I think I will be likely to get them done and still wear them this spring. Her yarn is soft and lovely and so so pretty!! When you get moved down here Kate, we will have to plan a regular knitting time each week so we get things done. I have been in dishcloth mode for the past couple months too...lots of those and nothing else has been knitted at my house!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| katiedid |
Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 1:18:41 PM
Cindi, dishcloths are the perfect place to start...I am doing alot of those righ now..we are in the process of moving, so I don't have alot of time or patience and dish rags are great!
I can't believe you got the yarn for 50 cents....that is awesome!
Grace, I need to check out your yarn..is your etsy the best place??
I am going to try some socks too!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| cindi |
Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 12:38:45 PM
i'm new to knitting. In fact i just learned in December 2006. Right now i am working on dish rags. Newyears day Michals had balls of "sugar and cream' on sale for 50 cents each. I got a dozen balls. |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 09:55:10 AM
Hey Jana if you will email me off line I would love to send you some yarn. I am not sure if you know this but my passion is fiber and helping people live their creative life. I always have extra yarn running around my shop and studio - maybe they need to come and live with you. No pressure just want to get those fingers busy is you wish.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com |
| Beach Girl |
Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 05:00:12 AM
I love to knit, but I'm not very good at it nor do I have the time that I'd like to improve. But that's OK; I'm enjoying my 3 boys and all that go with them. I'm just about finished with a red and white striped scarf for my youngest called "the Little Blue" scarf. Yes, red and white yarn, but called little blue. When he was little he loved the Little Red books written by Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York). Lit'l Red (now imagine me saying that with a British accent, LOL) has a friend called Lit'l Blue. And Lit'l Blue wears a very long red and white striped scarf. All he wanted back then was a Lit'l Blue scarf. He mentioned to me that even at age 12, he'd still like for me to knit him a "Lit'l Blue scaaarf" (again, use the accent, LOL). So I did and I'm almost finished. I'll be in the 19th century all next week (see my blog-Yahweh's Retreat~for more on that) and hope to have it complete when I return. He won't have it this winter, but, Lit'l Blue will be waiting for next year!
Vanessa 
Farmgirl-by-the-Sea
Please come visit me:
http://yahwehsretreat.blogspot.com/
http://beachgirlspics.blogspot.com/
http://beachgirlsfamily.blogspot.com/ |
| windypines |
Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 04:26:34 AM
I have been knitting alot this winter. My favorite has been a felted hat. Ohhh it turned out nice. Of course I was so excited that I forgot to take before pictures. It was ugly then. My mom taught me to knit, crochet, tat, sew and everything else. I did felt it in my front load. Put it in a pillow case, and crossed my fingers. Of course I could not figure out how to open the dang thing up to check on it. Rats. But everything was fine. One cycle was all it took. It is really warm too.
Also have been knitting socks on one circular needle. I love doing 2 at once, cause they are exactly the same size, and when your done, you don't have to make another one! I did do a couple pair on two circular needles. I think the pettern was on the knitpics site. Toe up. Got to switch to bigger needles though to finish the top, or you can't get your foot in them, no matter how loose you knit. (my experience).
I have gone to using natural fibers. I hope to get my own sheep shorn soon, and then make my own yarn. I also have a dish cloth needing to be finished. And a doily I had started a year ago to finish.
My first felted project was crocheted dish clothes, that I made for Christmas. They were fun. Happy Knitting Michele |
| Mikki |
Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 10:05:27 PM
Hi all you knitters! Right now I'm working on a shawl to wear in my cabin on cool nights. But my favorite is socks, I loveeee knitting socks! And I love to use the Opal yarn, although it is quite pricy. I knit 3 or 4 pair the past few months and my favorite is an ivory color that was knit with, grrr, can't remember the name of the yarn right now. Oh well, knitting is a great stress reliever for me also. I usually have 2-3 knitting projects going at once so I don't get too bored with one. My mom has lots of beautiful yarns that she spun herself. She taught me to knit, and crochet, and many other things. She is so creative!!!
~~Blessings, Mikki
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/ |
| shelby31028 |
Posted - Mar 09 2007 : 11:00:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by BloominGA
I started knitting about 4 years ago, and it has been a great stress reliever for me. I'm just curious to see who else is out there, and what you guys are working on. Right now, I have the straps to finish for a felted purse and the back just about completed for a summer sweater.
I am in Centerville. Do you know of any knitting groups here? I have been knitting shrugs and socks on circular needle. Lots of fun. |
| Jana |
Posted - Jul 16 2006 : 10:43:56 AM
Catherine,
I also love Depth of Field. It was the first yarn shop I ever visited in the Cities. I also stop at the Joann's in Woodbury.
I'm almost done with my bias knit scarf and was actually asked, after 25 years, by my hubby to knit him a navy blue hat and scarf set. I'm thinking of Lion Brand WoolEase.
Jana |
| katiedid |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 2:33:28 PM
Jenny~
I just starting writing out the "recipe" for the booties, as soon as I am done I will post the pics and instructions, probably later this week
Kate |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 11:30:21 AM
please do!! I need to get to knitting some booties with special yarn...lots of friends and neices having babies coming up!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| katiedid |
Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 08:42:12 AM
I am so glad this thread is here! I needed some new ideas, and I would much rather try something that a farmgirl has had success with!
You guys are great...
I have the prettiest pattern for a newborn size baby bootie. It is done with size 1 needles, using 5 double points, it is more difficult, because of the small needles, but they turn out so precious. I will post a picture.
Love to all
kate |
| BlueApple |
Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 07:51:54 AM
I want to thank everyone for the links of knitting socks on circulars. I actually took a class and still can't seem to figure it out! UGH I'm definitely challenged when it comes to making socks!
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
| cmandle |
Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 07:49:34 AM
Lana - that pattern for the Incredible, Custom-Fit Raglan Sweater looks great! That's an immediate PDF to save for future projects. Thanks for sharing!
Catherine |
| lcelmer |
Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 07:22:29 AM
I knit when I'm not sewing or quilting. My favorite pattern is the Incredible, custom fit raglan sweater. It is knit in the round using circular needles. http://www.woolworks.org/patterns/raglan.html
Yarn is pretty expensive, but I do most of my stuff for my kids, and they are just fine in cheapo yarn. www.Knitpicks.com seems to be a good (and inexpensive) site for wool.
I did the raglan for my 2 year old daughter this christmas with about 2 skeins of redheart varigated. (total cost under $8) It was so fun to work on! There is not much shaping, so a great pattern for working on while doing other stuff. Walking, radio, etc.
I am currently doing more hand piecing for a dolly quilt that knitting, (It's too hot to knit) but I have a pair of socks that I am in the middle of. I really like Cat Bordi's book on knitting socks on 2 circulars instead of DPNs. (the stitches dont fall off as easily, and it seems to go faster for me) These is another site out there http://knitpicks.com/kpimages/pdf/50417220.pdf that has a two at once on cicular needles pattern that I am dying to try. Pretty much the same method as Bordi's but each sock is knit side by side on its own ball of yarn.
Have a lovely Sunday!
Lana C. :-)
Let everthing that has breath praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 |
| cmandle |
Posted - Jul 04 2006 : 2:56:02 PM
Jenny and Marcia: Thanks for the tips on men's sock patterns. I can't wait to check them out! I have just the yarn for Dan and would love to start in a pair for him for fall.
Jana: I'm a big fan of "Depth of Field" yarn store in the Cedar-Riverside area in Minneapolis. In fact, I should probably say that that's "my" yarn shop since I rarely go anywhere else. BUT, with baby on board and the budget getting tighter lately, my yarn shop has turned into my closet! I mean, I have to STOP before I run out to BUY yarn because I probably already HAVE what I'm looking for in my CLOSET! :) I do frequent Jo-Ann's of late too, as I mentioned with that "Bundle of Love" acrylic yarn. I agree about the yarn just having to "feel" good in your hands. And boy, that layette set for my sister's babe was adorable, $5 yarn and all!
Can't wait to hear how turning heels goes for everyone! My good friend (and soon to be farmgirl!) Laura also hates doing socks on double-points (I love it!) and I was about to offer her up for suggestions on doing it with two circs. Sounds like you've all got it covered.
Happy knitting!
Catherine |
| BloominGA |
Posted - Jul 03 2006 : 12:42:49 PM
Yes, you must try knitting socks. The previously mentioned website of royea.net has the easiest pattern ever for making socks! I could never get them started because the yarn and the needles were so small, but her sock pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and size 5 needles. It made it soooo much easier. |
| Kathigene |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 6:58:06 PM
Joann,
Here are a couple of web sites that take you step by step through turning the heel. I didn't have a clue until I found these. I really don't think it looks that hard once you see how it's done.
The sites are: http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/SockClass_Beginning.htm
and http://www.royea.net/sockdemo1.html
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 6:24:22 PM
Hi I hate turning the heels. I love the ribbing, love the stockinette stitch part but hate to do heels. I only finished the one pair because the teacher was sitting next to me when I was doing it and guided me through every step. I find it very stressful sooooo since I want wool socks, I'm going to try a tube sock made with wool. Has everything I like to do but not the stress! Let ya know how they turn out. JoAnn
I've always been called a dreamer, but I never listened. I did what others dare not do--lived my dream while they watched. Unknown |
| Kathigene |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 5:44:10 PM
Thank you Joann. That is what is so wonderful about this forum, you ask a question and someone has an answer that you never thought of and usually it's less expensive then the one you thought of. And less hard on mother earth then the normal ones.
I'm anxious to try socks. I have read the patterns and I have to admit that every time they said to turn the heel, I thought you turned the knitting around and went in the other direction or something. I have finally found a couple of web sites that show you knitting socks step by step. Finally I know what turning the heel means. 
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
| Jana |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 11:54:54 AM
Oh Catherine!
I'm definitely not above knitting with acrylic. I have tried to work with some wools that were as terrible to handle as the cheapest synthetic, so its all about how yarn 'feels' to me.
I rummaged around and found 2 skeins of Lion Brand homespun in the color 'nouveau' and started a bias knit scarf. I found several patterns on the web and once I got the idea of what others were doing, I worked out my own pattern. So far I love it!
Jana
p.s. what is your fav yarn shop in the cities??? |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 11:37:49 AM
That is something I would love to learn. I have always used either 4 or 5 double points.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 10:46:00 AM
Hi, I'm not an experienced knitter but I did take a class on knitting socks on two circular needles. I had never knit socks before. Our teacher told us to use this method http://www.az.com/~andrade/knit/twocirculars.html This is a great site with pictures. JoAnn
I've always been called a dreamer, but I never listened. I did what others dare not do--lived my dream while they watched. Unknown |
| Kathigene |
Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 07:58:09 AM
I am a knitter with no projects right now mainly because I am moving. But I agree that knitting can be so relaxing. Last year I knitted enough dishclothes to take care of the entire county. I could zone out and relax while I knitted them.
I'd also like to try making socks but I'm not fond of double pointed needles. Has any one seen or tried Socks Soar on two Circular Needles. I can't find this locally and i really hate buying a book without looking at it.
Also if I decide not to buy this book can any one give me a tip on how not to get a little gap at the end - beginning of every round. No matter what I try there always seems to be one.
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
