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Gathered Up:  knitting group - POSTED pattern for knit along!  |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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MI
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 Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 04:02:33 AM
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Is there a MJF knitting group online? I did a search in the forum a year back and couldn't find anything. If anyone knows where to go please let me know! Thanks!
--I am grateful. I have enough.-- |
Edited by - StarMeadow on Jul 21 2008 07:57:06 AM |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 05:55:51 AM
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I've only seen some postings in the crafting & stitching forum, but would sure love to have a knitting forum here!
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 06:26:44 AM
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I'm a knitting addict. Would love even to do a swap with other knitters. Maybe may a one skien creation and swap with others. I spend so much time knitting for others that I never really knit for myself...your thoughts?
www.sundariyoga.com
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
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MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 2:25:04 PM
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Lately I've been stuck on round washcloths. I've got the pattern down pat in my pea brain and they go together so quick! I have so much yarn now! I'd love to swap some out. Got back into knitting (from my childhood) and went a little wild in getting ready to learn socks. Everyone is scarved-out and I'm not sure socks would be as appreciated for the amount of work that goes into them (except for my family). Not to mention that I regularly get second-sock-syndrome!  A friend knitted up a "bazillion" bags one Christmas that needed felting. She said it was a "crazy mess" for her.... I've done a few hats and what-not. I seem to get bogged down in the process and never through the product! That's why I thought belonging to a forum might keep me on-task and away from UFO's!!!! I guess I didn't think to check over in crafts. Regardless, I'm up for a group if everyone else is.
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 4:49:36 PM
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Count me in I would love to join. I would like the pattern for round washcloths! I have been making square ones, I have started on socks too, those darn needles are soooo small!!
Kelly
Farmgirl #238 |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 5:35:47 PM
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Are any of you on Ravelry? It's a neat site for knitters and there's all kinds of free patterns available. I'd be interested in a KAL.
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 6:28:50 PM
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Knit a long would be great. I do have a washcloth pattern I have to look for it. Give me a day or two.
I love ravelry
www.sundariyoga.com
"Breathe in the Sunshine" |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 8:39:51 PM
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Would this be open for beginners such as myself? I am self taught and can do the knit and purl pretty well. I wouldn't want to hold you ladies up that are more advanced than I am though. I could really use the comraderie from other knitters as well as the helpful advice when I get stuck on something.
"Love one another." |
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KnitSteph
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Stephanie
Longview
TX
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2008 : 8:48:59 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by dkelewae
Are any of you on Ravelry? It's a neat site for knitters and there's all kinds of free patterns available. I'd be interested in a KAL.
I'm KnitSteph on Ravelry also.
http://www.knitsteph.com |
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 06:55:05 AM
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A knit a long sounds fun. I'm going to check out that Ravelry site, never heard of it.
Kelly
Farmgirl #238 |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 07:27:52 AM
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OK. Let me haul out my pattern for the round washcloth and I'll post it! Jenn you post yours too and then we'll have two!
--I am grateful. I have enough.-- |
Edited by - StarMeadow on Jul 21 2008 08:02:34 AM |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 07:54:46 AM
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ROUND DISHCLOTH
Finished size: 10-12 inches across dependent upon guage
Materials: 4-ply cotton (such as Peaches & Cream)
Needles: sz 8 (or to match yarn)Cast on 15 stitches
Row 1: knit
Row 2: k3, YO, k until one st remains on left needle. DO NOT KNIT LAST ST, turn.
Row 3 (and all odd rows): knit
Row 4: k3, YO, k until 2 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 5: knit
Row 6: k3, YO, k until 3 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 7: knit
Row 8: Bind off 3 sts, k2, YO, k until 4 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 9: knit
Row 10: k3, YO, k until 5 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 11: knit
Row12: k3, YO, k until 6 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 13: knit
Row 14: Bind off 3 sts, k2, YO, k until 7 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 15: knit
Row 16: k3, YO, k until 8 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 17: knit
Row 18: k3, YO, k until 9 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.
Row 19: knit
Row 20: Bind off 3 sts, knit across (15sts total).
Repeat rows 1-20 seven more times. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing the seam. Sew cast on edge to bind off edge, and sew around center and pull to close hole.
It's amazing what you can find in your "stash" of stuff when you look for it. I found this wonderful pattern at:
http://www.mielkesfiberarts.com/dishclth.htm
So if you'd rather go to their site and copy from there....
ENJOY
Don't forget to post photos of your own dishcloths when you are done!!
--I am grateful. I have enough.-- |
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MissDana
True Blue Farmgirl
348 Posts
Dana
Carrollton
Georgia
USA
348 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 08:02:37 AM
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I'll jump in as well! I am an obsessive knitter and now needle tatting from MJF is my new drug of choice!
So a little peer pressure to put down the tatting is in order!
Miss Dana
Ya'll come visit my blog
Snarty Pity
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 11:29:40 AM
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Thanks for posting the pattern! I'm dkelewae on Ravelry also.
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2008 : 7:28:30 PM
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Let me know if the KIL gets going, I'd love to join.
Farmgirl Sister #204 |
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 05:52:17 AM
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I'm Yoginijenn on ravelry
Still looking for pattern, argh!!
www.sundariyoga.com
"Breathe in the Sunshine" |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 05:59:25 AM
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Jennifer, you're more than welcome to join us! The more the merrier I always say. So, when would everyone like to begin on the pattern that StarMeadow was kind enough to post here?
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 08:13:40 AM
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I'm ready to start another one! The one on my needles is just about finished and I'll have more yarn left for a second! They whip up pretty quickly...I've never joined in a knit-along, so I'm not quite sure of the "rules"...Diana, you want to take the lead on this one?
--I am grateful. I have enough.-- |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 2:18:32 PM
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Don't know that I'm qualified,since I've never done a KAL before! How about we do this if everyone agrees. We'll pick a date to begin, and then post what yarn we chose, post updates on how far along we are (with pics if you'd like) and then of course post when you've completed the project and also post a photo. Maybe we could take turns choosing projects for each KAL?
Let me know if this is agreeable to everyone, or if you have any other ideas. Of course if anyone here is an experienced KALer, feel free to take charge!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 2:45:12 PM
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I would love to be included but have never participated in an 'along' anything! Do we sort of all start at the same time and then post along the way? Is there a deadline to finish?
Angie.
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 4:21:25 PM
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That sounds great to me Diana! The yarn I've been using is Sugar and Cream (or maybe that's Peaches and Cream?). I know it's on sale right now at JoAnn's for 5/2.00$ (which I think is too expensive) but I usually get mine at Wal-mart for much less. I scored some at Michael's for 1$ a ball a while back (original price $1.69) I can usually do two of these with a itty-bitty ball left. Jenn, does your pattern look like the one I posted???
--I am grateful. I have enough.-- |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 5:23:46 PM
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I'm in for a knit-along, when do we start?
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 7:05:34 PM
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Angie, yes that's the basic premise. Do we want an ending date or shall we fly by the seat of our pants? I know sometimes life gets in the way of things, and I'd hate for anyone to feel pressured to get it done by a certain date. Why don't we set the start date for this Friday the 25th. That will give folks the chance to purchase the supplies needed. I've never done a round washcloth so this should be fun!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 9:59:21 PM
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I want to do the knit along too.
There's a great website for knitted dishcloths of all kinds:
http://www.jimsyldesign.com/dishbout
I'm a sock knitting addict but like to take a break from time to time.
Marcia
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 03:14:18 AM
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Oh, okay that sounds fun and not too much pressure!
I'm in! (I work at a newspaper so am very familiar with deadlines. It would really really nice not to have a deddline too soon! )
This will be fun!
Thanks Marcia for the link, I have saved it in my ever expanding fav's list!
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
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Gathered Up: knitting group - POSTED pattern for knit along! |
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knitting group - POSTED pattern for knit along!
