Knitting Daily

new person!

cortina61 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:16:58 GMT

Hi I'm Linda

I love to make more unusual things..... my daughter is involved in trying to save a 1930's lido, and they recently had an open day to raise awareness of the project and I knitted a 1930's swimsuit for the exhibition, which caused a lot of hilarity! Cant believe people wore those.

Last ear I made a Mr Bean bear for my daughter ( shes 22!). This year my 18 year old son wants a Harry Hill knitted character, but I cant find a pattern anywhere. So frustrating!

I'm looking forward to enjoying this site, and have already spotted some nice glove patterns....

THE OFFICIAL FRESCO FAIR ISLE MITTS KAL POST (the puppy post!)

Kathleen Cubley — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:48:45 GMT

Hello KALers!

More than 4000 of you voted, and the winning pattern for our next KAL is Fresco Fair Isle Mitts. I'll be using Classic Elite Fresco, in the colors shown in the pattern.

As for the schedule for this KAL, since it's a shorter project than the Central Park Hoodie (I'm almost done with both sleeves!), how about we give ourselves until December 18? Perfect timing for gift-giving, whether to a loved one or to ourselves!

This is the official post for all KAL comments, so please post your comments/questions as a reply to this post or to someone else's post in this thread. I'm calling it the "puppy post," because of the puppy icon!

Questions? Let me know!

Knit on,

Kathleen

Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles

beachwatts — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:44 GMT

I was a huge fan of Addi turbo knitting needles but always struggled with gauge. I have been knitting for 23 years and never had issues with gauge. I went to lys to buy the size 10 of the Addi turbo. My wonderful knitting expert said that the Addi turbo are slightly larger than the us standard knitting needles. She suggested I try the Denise. I tried them and absolutely love them. No issues with gauge at all.

Has anyone had any experiences with the Denise knitting needles? Want some advise before I buy the kit.

Thanks so much. Happy Knitting!!

Yarn substitutions

Betty Anne — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:50 GMT

I found A white Buffalo (Cowichan) pattern at a second hand shop, but since white buffalo wool is no longer available I need a substition. Any ideas.

Betty Anne

Question on a scarf pattern direction

TMJL — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:48:35 GMT

I'm knitting a Two For The Road scarf and I am very new to knitting. Directions say to seed stitch first three rows...I got that....Row 1 is a specific combination of knit and purl stitches...BUT it says Rows 2 (and all even rows), to knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches. Are they meaning to basically repeat Row 1 for Row 2...Row 4 is then a repeat of Row 3, etc etc?

Finishing Raglan Sweater "Arms"

jamiefinne — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:25 GMT

Hello Everyone, I just finished knitting my first sweater and have started peiceing it together. I used the mattress stich along to seam up the sides of the sweater however now I am up to adding the sleaves and am unsure how to properly attach them. If anyone has advice or a good link for reference I would greatly appreciate it. I want to finish the sweater soon.

Thank you,
Jamie in NJ

Moebius or twisted scarf

kathy warren — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:10 GMT

I have never done this before. I watched the video and I did not hear her mention how many of the stitches were supposed to be twisted. Can you help me with that?

Thank you

Kathy Warren

THE OFFICIAL CENTRAL PARK HOODIE KAL POST!

Kathleen Cubley — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:47:47 GMT

Hello KALers! Welcome to the new project, the Central Park Hoodie (now called the CPH). If you don't have your pattern, buy it here, and let's get started.

One housekeeping item--from now on, please reply to this post only so we can look at one string and see everyone's progress, and thoughts about the project.

I'm going to start swatching this weekend!

Kathleen

New here!

TuttleDB — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:41:22 GMT

My name is Donna and I am currently living in Sofia, Bulgaria.

I like to knit, crochet, and have just decided to try hand spinning.

Just wanted to say hello.

help a new knitter out!

knitting is awsome — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:18:32 GMT

i'm completly new to the wonder, and the excitment of knitting. lately I haven't been doing much knitting and spending more time on the computer. I need every tip, advice, and experience all of you have with knitting. also, i have no clue how to do the purl stitch. and i haven't done any big projects. so help! ASAP!

looking for pattern in episode 308

crochetcathy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:46:56 GMT

I have been searching for the pattern for the vest show on the mannequin in episode 308. If anyone knows where I can find this, I would greatly appreciate it!!!

Glossary Term

lagram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:40:56 GMT

I am working on a new pattern and have come to a term I am not familiar with. It is "PL" does anyone have a clue what that is. The instructions read: k2, PL, ............

Hello from Manchester England

bizzydigits09 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:35:49 GMT

Evening knitters I have just joined your forum, so bear with me whilst I find my way round I am an avid crafter, doing allsorts my butterfly brain will let me concentrate on long enough to complete a project lol Right now I am knitting and crocheting things for a baby unit at a nearby hospital

new to the site

highkype — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:13:46 GMT

hi my name is Mary i come from Scotland i am 63 years old i have got 5 grown up kids 10 gran kids and 2 great grand kids so you will see i am ceapt on my feet with them all

and do the knitting for them

new knitter

trishaknits — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:19:50 GMT

Hi everybody, I'm new to knitting but I love it. I have knitted some baby blankets and throws just using the basic knit stitch. This week I knitted some dishcloths. It's ridiculous how accomplished I feel by just having learned to also purl, YO, and knit2! Imagine how I will feel if I ever learn to really knit something. I'm doing a hat now...hope it comes out ok. This new hobby really helps me relax...after a long day at the hospital (i'm a nurse), I really needed it! I look forward to keeping up with things with "knitting daily". Nice to meetcha! Trisha

Hello from Minnesota

madeline george — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:46:07 GMT

Hello!!

My name is Madeline and I love to kint. I also do knitting for charity. I just started a knitting blog. I am a computer newbie

http://madelineknits.wordpress.com/

Looking for the STRONGEST yarn. HELP?

dgk9999 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:58 GMT

Hi!

I'm looking for a really strong yarn. Would prefer 100% wool, or at least some blend

with wool. I'm not knitting with this wool. Instead, just imagine a ball of yarn running

around on concrete. So far, I have problems with the yarn fraying/shredding. I have tried

100% wool, and 80/20 acrylic/wool.

Any suggestions? Sorry to be so vague about it's use, but it's harder to describe than

just simply saying what it is!

Also, would quite possibly be looking to contract someone to make yarn for my

company in the future if that's what it takes to get a strong yarn.

Thanks!

Holiday Issue

Sand@4 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:29 GMT

Has anyone else had problems finding the Holiday Issue of Interweaves Knits. I live in Canada and I've looked everywhere in my community that sells magazines to find it. Now I hear that the winter issue will be out soon and I'm afraid I won't find it as well.

knitted rose pattern

Angie@23 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:19:06 GMT

A long while back Knitting Daily had an episode where one of their guests made a rose out of a "chain" of knitted or crochted petals. I had DVRed the episode but that got deleted a while back and I've yet to find that pattern again. Any help would be appreciated!

Hello from Georgia - New Knitter

vbbusch51 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:21:28 GMT

Good evening, All. My name is Virginia. I've been obsessed with knitting for one year this month. I fell breaking four ribs and puncturing a lung. My dear niece suggested I try knitting. I'm crazy for it. Right now, I'm working on wristlets for my daughters for Christmas. Other interests include photographing my daughters, our four dogs, two cats, and architecture. I love to read historical fiction, mysteries, and of course, chick knit lit! I would love to hear from folks. Write when you take a break from knitting! Vee

pattern for new cowl type scarves

Vivian petrea — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:55 GMT

I need instructions for the new longer cowl type scarves that are the latest fashion thing. Don't have much time for experimentation before Christmas--have grown granddaughters!!

Teaching 10 year old to knit - HELP!

EllenF@4 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:38:46 GMT

Hi! I have been "volunteered" to teach a very bright 10 year old to knit. I have been knitting since I was 5 (50 years ago - Yikes!) and I started out with Barbie clothes. I have no kids of my own and have only taught adults so I need HELP!

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can have this lovely child start on? The best part of this is that I live in NJ and she lives in VA so this will be a long distance tutoring; I will be there one week to get her started.

If you know of any books or projects where she would see progress quickly I would appreciate it. OR if anyone knows of any really good yarn stores in the Alexandria VA area who are patient enough to work with kids I would appreciate the names so after I start she would have somewhere to go for help.

I need this info before 11/5/09, if possible. TX!

Ellen

knits accessories magazine

LiisaT@2 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:26:21 GMT

I won't be wasting my money on buying this magazine because its packed with patterns that are rehashed from your older magazines and old "used to be freebies". I have practically all these patterns. I guess its good for a new collector.Also, I think the price is terrible. $15??? What for ? A thick glossy cover and 1/2 a magazine filled with ads. Your holiday issue is a better buy. But I found a few patterns in there that I have made before, like the Majolica sweater that I just made for my granddaughter, aged 2, but in much nicer colours and a different yarn, Naturally merino and silk. I used the older magazine during the summer.

Searching for Yarn on-line

sammieshoequeen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:15:24 GMT

Hi (or Bonjour) from Montreal,

I'd like to buy yarns on-line instead of in town, as I've not found any shops locally that meet my needs (my French is not that good, and I'm not comfortable explaining what yarns, or project I'm working on). Any tips on good sites to check out?

Thanks!

Samantha

Hey from the great Northwest Canada

offgridgirl — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:19:58 GMT

Hello to all I have been a knitter for most of my life and was taught by my grandmother. I love looking at wool and knitting patterns. I live off the grid and have two dogs and three horses. I spend my summers working in the garden and riding my horses. Winter time is for TV and knitting. I hope to find some great patterns as I just got lots of wool for my b-day.