Ladylike Knits

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arwilliams — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:07:45 GMT

thank you ladies!

Barbara-- cross the first and last stitches only at the beginning of the first round. Unfortunately, I can't recall where I learned this tip to send you a photo. you could try the magic loop method for knitting in the round. Here's a tutorial: www.knittingdaily.com/.../the-magical-magic-loop.aspx. good luck!

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bmcclel54 — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:47:14 GMT

Greetings Amanda! I love your first blog and wish you great success. Can you direct me to a place on the Interweave site where I could find a visual of your description of the flawless join? And do you do this with every change from needle to needle, or just on the first join after you cast on? I am trying to find a way to avoid that telltale line when switching from needle to needle that goes up the side of the sock.

Thanks for your help in advance and the best of luck in your internship!

Barbara

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TerriLynnC — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:32:52 GMT

Welcome, Amanda! I enjoyed reading your post very much--it sounds like we have similar tastes.

I really like the Dockside Cardigan--even that color would work for me. I have not been knitting for awhile (long story), but this is so pretty, it makes me want to get back into the swing of things.

Best wishes on your internship!

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MaddyP — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:43:13 GMT

Amanda,

I love your blog and though not usually a blog follower, I think I shall add yours to my meager list. Your enthusiam is terrific!

I have been crocheting and knitting since I was a small child. My grandmother did many hand crafts and started me off with a medium crochet hook, a ball of stash yarn, and taughrt me how to make a chain stitich. I got VERY long!! And from there I was off and runing. Later learned how knit but found that a bit more challenging so I put down for quite a while.

My grandmother went to be with the Lord on New Year's Eve of 1999. A few years ago, my mom came across a huge box filled with my grandmom's knitting and crochet supplies along with many vintage knit patterns, all of which I now cherish and USE!! I got back into knitting and learned how to do socks. What fun! I recently opened a shop on Etsy and I'd love for you to take a look and let me knnow what you think -- http://www.design89.etsy.com -- that is, if you have the time. I can imagine that an intern's life can be very full.

I look forward to your next blog.

Knit on!

Maddy Poe

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Croney — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:27:23 GMT

I am happy to know there is a lover of embellishment on staff. The above cardigan is lovely too. I gave up my Knits mag when it seemed everything was aimed at one audience and it was not me. I like well crafted, exquisite and embellished. I do not like tight and tiny.I will revisit. Thank you.

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arwilliams — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:18:38 GMT

How exciting! Good luck, mandyangela.

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mandyangela — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:31:18 GMT

I've knitted most types of garments, but never socks! You have inspired me to give it a go - I'm going to use one of the patterns from Knits Winter 2010.