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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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 Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 7:46:57 PM
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Tanya, I'm a self-taught knitter, too! But I can only do regular knitting and purling. I do hope to learn more, though!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 11:18:37 AM
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i am making my first sock(the whole reason i wanted to knit) i am getting ready to do the heel i've heard it's hard anyone have some good suggestions to make it thru this? i am a little nervous because i heard it's the hardest part. i am using 4 double point needles if that is important to know. thanks in advance
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2010 : 1:19:13 PM
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I'm getting ready to start an afgan, however the directions tell me to use 5mm circular needle that is 36in long. I have the 29 inches and can't seem to find the 36" in the store. My question to you knitters, can I use the 29" instead of the 36" I have to cast on 200 stiches!
Am I asking for trouble?
Thanks for any help |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2010 : 2:38:53 PM
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you would be surprised how much that 7" will make-if i were you i would try to find the size it calls for. ask a friend if they have one you could borrow or go to a yarn shop alot of times they have items like that
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2010 : 6:02:34 PM
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After thinking about it,you're proberly right Mary Jo. That extra 7" most likely would make a difference.
I found the 36" needles on line, my next question do I want plastic, bamboo or aluminum? |
Edited by - chick-chick on Aug 14 2010 6:08:49 PM |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2010 : 2:53:32 PM
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whatever is more comfortable in your hand-i like bamboo but it is up to you and sometimes what you can afford. hope your blanket turns out like you want it to
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2010 : 2:58:59 PM
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Mary Jo, I like bamboo, too! It feels so much better on your hands than metal!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 05:45:33 AM
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hooray for me-just finished my first sock last nite!!!!! it fit and everything started the second one before i forget how to do it-hee hee
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2010 : 8:03:22 PM
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Yeah, I'm so glad that I found you gals!!!!!! I too am a knitter and this month I decided I am going to knit me a sweater. I used to knit all the time but I decided I wanted to go to college and get a degree.....what was I thinking! So during my 4 years doing the school thing I totally stopped creating. But now I'm back to knitting and loving it.
Mary Jo yippie for you! I love hand knit socks and making the first one isn't bad but just when you think you're done you have to make another.....You go girl!
Karen O.
walkin in the woods! |
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any other knitters out there?
