Knitting Chat

Sow's Ear Coin Purse

Sylwonone — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:32:28 GMT

Did anyone ever meet success with this little puppy? I finished knitting it but can't figure out where the opening is or how to get it to look like the picture.

Feeling oh!, so blue,

AuntieAuntie

Fabulous Projects completed lately?

ZassZ — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:45:50 GMT

Has anyone recently experienced that particularly excellent feeling one gets when a project is finished?
What project have you been doing recently, and how long did it take to complete?
If not, how close are you to finishing?
What project do you anticipate putting the finishing touches to this summer?
Would you like to let us all hear about them!

!RACER BACK TOP (proposed non-official kal) Lisa Hoffman

ZassZ — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:51:31 GMT

From VOGUEknitting INTERNATIONAL Spring/Summer 2012 issue

LISA HOFFMAN’s Racerback Top Pattern No.17 Pattern Yarn: KOIGU MORI (wool/silk)

See A Midsummer KNIT’S DREAM page 66 or on VK360 for front and back view here:

http://www.vogueknitting.com/magazine/vk360/vk360_spring_summer_2012.aspx

Pattern Yarn: KOIGU MORI (wool/silk)

Substitute any yarn you feel is appropriate

1. Tell us which yarn you're using.

2. Please share your tips, ask questions, or share an interesting story or a joke.

3. Post a pic of your finished project.

4. No race to finish the RacerBack Top. Just enjoy, feel no pressure for a completion date. We’ll all be here

hopefully for a long while.

If anyone cares to read the story of how it began; here it is. If not, just skip to next page.

Well, sometime ago I asked Yogama if she would be interested in doing a kal on the Ruffle and Pleat Skirt Pattern offered here on KD by interweave. For various reasons the idea was put on hold. Recently, I saw a pattern Merlich shared with us that she was thinking of doing from an issue of Vogue. While I viewed her possible project on the VK360 I saw this Racerback Top and suggested it to Merlich. She loved it and decided to switch, bought her yarn and started working up her swatch gauges. I say ,she was really on the ball! So when Merlich mentioned the idea of doing a kal on this top, I immediately thought of our (Yogama & myself) past attempts at a skirt kal , put out the invitation again to Yogama, and this time it looked like it will be a “go”. We also invited Mary, Wendy and invited all kd’s knitters who might like to do this top.

Hopefully more will join. It's a Racer Back Top but there is no race to finish it! So no pressure to finish by a certain date. I have noticed on some of the kals that a knitter has decided to do the project long after the kal is completed. So since there not a completion date, anyone can feel free to hop in without pressure to finish "on time". It's just going to be a fun thing to do. Hopefully learning from one another will be the thing, and the reward is having a Racer Back Top to wear or give as a gift! I hope that Lisa Hoffman will be happy that we wanted to knit her beautiful top. Thank you KD for this site. Merlich, Yogama & I don't know when we have enjoyed a knitting website more than this one!

Sincerely, ZassZ.

knitting books in spanish

seniorknitt — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:33:09 GMT

hi i have been looking for knitting books and crochet books in spanish for my patients mother. i have found that it is very difficult to find them.she is a begginer knitter and crochet.she picks up fast as i and the teacher of my patient has taught her some things. it is difficult though to teach her things in english since her english is a little poor.i would love it if you could give me some names of books that you would think is great for her.

thank you claudia

an old knitting pattern

Ailsa marien — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:21:48 GMT

Hi everyone I am looking for a pattern of a sweater that I knitted many years ago all I can remember about it is

You knit the rib as normal and than the rest of the sweater is knitted on 15 stitches at a time and I think 15 rows which forms a lovely shell pattern you then picked up 15 stitches from the shell pattern knit these 15 stitches and 15 rows and continue in this maner for rest of Sweater.

The sweater was round neck ,long sleaves I think it was on a leaflet and the colour was yellow

That is about all the information I can remember except it was gorgeous when finished

Would really appreciate it if someone has this pattern

Cheers Ailsa

is this pattern ok???

ikeuchiaya — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:12:25 GMT

hi everyone..im a beginner n wanna make a scarf for my frend(girl)..im using bulky alpaca,6.5mm needle n i made this scarf..bt then i dun think this pattern is suitable for this scarf coz its x really visible due to its color..

ANY NEW SUGGESTION FOR OTHER PATTERN?(i mixed fisherman rib and bee stitch)..plz help me

how much yarns require

Mollyjack — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:30:40 GMT

Can any one help me figure out how much yarns are required to knit a poncho - with bulky weight yarns (Alpaca & mix blend) in seed stich.

The poncho is two sqyare if 42", seam one both edge, leaving an opening for the neck. The cowl neck is of 11" height and 22" width.

Teen Knitting Inspiration

Lexalex — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:17:05 GMT

Hello! I'm a teen knitter and I would love to meet more teens out there who knit!

I blog about what I knit here: http://lexalex-lexa.blogspot.com

I also have an Etsy store where I sell what I knit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LexaLex

I want to help show other teens that knitting is cool! :) Let me know what you think.

Alexa

Eunny Jang Rocks!!! Entrelac Basics and Beyond

marywoods — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:25:26 GMT

I recently purchased a DVD from Knitting Daily, Entrelac Basics and Beyond. I was very pleased with what I received. I've been doing entrelac in the back and forth mode for quite a while and was stumped when it came to doing it in the round, so I decided to purchase the DVD offered here. It was well worth the cost and I am looking forward to making the Cochin Shrug for my youngest daughter for her birthday next month. Once I tackle that project, my next one will be the Annetrelac Socks featured in Interweave Knits Holiday Edition, I think either 2009 or 2010.

Keep up the good work, Knitting Daily.

Mary Woods

Ravenwood Designs.

Baby shawl on Downton Abbey

LauraS@5 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:16:02 GMT

Did anyone else notice baby Sybil's shawl on last Sunday's episode of Downton Abbey? It was beautiful, and I'd love to have the pattern!

new tutorial and youtube video on how to do 2x2 tubular bind off with a tapestry needle

qwer246 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:44:59 GMT

a new youtube video tutorial has been produced by knitca.com on how to do tubular bind off for 2x2 rib with a tapestry needle.
It is quite a short one and only lasts for roughly over 5 minutes.Hope this is useful for those who are interested in this type of finishing technique for any knitted garment please see details below for this tutorial.

http://knitca.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/calculating-length-of-yarn-tail-in-long.html

pattern suggestion

ikeuchiaya — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:38:06 GMT

hi eveyone..idk whether this is the rite place to talk about this,,i wanna knit a winter scarf 4 one of my frenz..she is a gurl..n the yarn is ICE yarn..bulky alpaca..colour is between light blue and dark blue..it is slightly darker than turqouise color..so ive tried the rickraft pattern(im x sure about the name), bt i dont think tis pattern is suitable..for those who wanna help me,thanx in advance

Can't figure out parentheses in explanation of stitches for this chart

susieq29 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:18:41 GMT

see chart below with explanation of stitches. The M in the pattern has a ( ) in the explanation. Can you please explain what this means.

Prayer shawls

Maxsmokey — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:53:17 GMT

Hello, I have started knitting the Comfort Shawl from the three Prayer shawls ebook, so thank you for that. I have found, however, that I find myself wondering what I may have done wrong, after knitting the neckband, picking up the selvedge stitches and then coming to the first yo increase row, I cannot make more than 65 stitches. I think I may be misreading the pattern but I am suppose to have 67 stitches and cannot see a way to get them, I would be grateful for any help someone could give me, I am on a limited time frame for this, it must be finished early April.

Thank you

Maxine

Need help i'm confused

jessica_squeak — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:43:56 GMT

Hello everyone,

okay so my problem is; My new project is a blanket and as im new to knitting i'm doing very well but i was wondering how to knit in two colours, my blanket is green but i want to do an orange design within the green stitches. How would i go about this?

Thankyou in advance

~ Jessica

selling a blanket

Stephanie226 — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:19:45 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have a question. I have made several baby blankets for friends and family using the same pattern that I found for free on another website. My husband suggested that I start selling these blankets. My question is: can I sell this blanket even though it is a pattern from someone else? Any help you could give me would help immensely.

Short Row Capelet

Charlotte25 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:10:22 GMT

Season 800 episode 812 of Knitting Daily featured a short row capelet developed by Laura Bryant but I cannot find this patter anywhere. Can anyone help? I can see for a large person that the neck might be 18-20 inches and the hem as much as 60 inches and from there it's just math but I am a little nervous about doing all that knitting just to find out that my math was wrong or that it would drape better with different proportions.

Knitting pattern

Caron Pfyeld — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:36:11 GMT

I am desperately looking for a doll Bob The Builder knitting pattern or a jumper for a 2 year old.

Hope you can helpppp!!

Norah gaughan pattern 'Apropos'

DianneV — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:41:29 GMT

Has anyone knit this pattern? I was wondering if anyone has tried knitting this in just the alpaca for the entire garment.

HATS CRAZY

ZassZ — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:09:57 GMT

My mind is on my HAT collection again. I know cool weather is a long way off and I really AM enjoying my summer. At the same time, I do feel a yearning for my lovely, crazy hats. They are so much fun to wear and fun to do, whether knit in the round or sideways. Even in summer here, you can get wear out any time of year near the water, once the suns sets and the winds come up. It can be quite cool up the coastline, even in California.

I say you can never have too many hats. They can say alot, without a whole lot of effort, compared to some larger projects.

!RUFFLE & PLEAT SKIRT [proposed non-official kal] Cecily Glowik MacDonald

ZassZ — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:05:19 GMT

HI SHARON,

SO HERE IS A POSSIBLE STARTING PLACE IF WE DO DECIDE TO DO . I thought it would be good to put up the link to pattern for reference so if anyone else wants to see !

ZassZ:

Hi Sharon,

I was looking for skirt patterns. I found this http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/28940.aspx. Really fell in love with this one.

Am trying my lys guy to see if he can get me the /Algarve - yeah more 100% cotton and it's done on circulars, my favs. Called interweave for info on Summer 2009 issue for this pattern instead of just buying the one pattern for 5.99, the one issue is 9.99 but only in downoad. They offer all 4 issues for the year on cd which I prefer. I don't want to download an issue. This way I can just run on computer without having to download and get all 4 for $19.99. What do you think - a good deal?

I like the color it's shown in but also considering a pretty powder blue maybe. You know I have to run this by you to see what you think. haha Let me know.

I put this up in case we choose it. If not, can just delete. My color card for the Algarve should be in mail tomorrow. If I like the yarn I'll pick color, if not I may go with the Tahki Cotton.

yogama:

hi zass,

i am so excited for you! all these wonderful colors to choose from!

i think we should have our own kal! what a great idea. let's start tossing out suggestions? like maybe your pleated skirt? fun! fun! must dash now. list of things to do before h starts bugging me to get in the car! have a fun weekend! xox

ok so here we go? SUGGESTION GO HERE $ ä

I want to open my own yarn store! Help!

TrishS — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:46:42 GMT

Does anyone have suggestions on how to find wholesale yarns, specialty yarns, or other suggestions? maybe recommendations of some wonderful yarn I HAVE to stock? I have been given the opportunity to open my own shop (my dream!!) and I have no idea how to go about it. I have years (ages, really) of experience with knitting, crocheting, felting, and anything needleworky (that's a word), but I've never started a shop before. Where does one start? Thanks to ANYone who is willing to offer suggestions.

live/love knitting!

trish s.

Lopi yarn

ElizabethT@13 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:36:43 GMT

I just bought some lopi yarn, and when I tried to cast on with it, it broke three times before I got to 30 stitches. The woman at my yarn store took it back but seemed to think I was doing something wrong. I have been knitting for over 20 years, and have knit with various fibers, including alpaca and qiviut, and have never had this happen before. I really liked the wool, so I would be grateful for any insight into what I may have done wrong, the lady at the wool shop just said I must have pulled too hard.

thanks

Help on Knitting Yoke and Neckline of Sweater

knittingbeginner123 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:33:50 GMT

Please help- I am a beginner at knitting a sweater. I have knitted my sweater bottom up- i've knitted the torso, and sleeves together which is called the yoke? ( I knitted this on circular needles ) And I am having trouble understanding how to work my yoke and shaping my neckline at the same time. I learned these steps by watching knitpick's lessons on How to Knit a Sweater and looking at the pdf file. On the pdf file it says that I have to knit flat on the yoke/neckline but how would I transfer my stitches from circular needle to straight needle since i'm assuming knitting flat means knitting on straight needles. Also in the pdf file ( since I am working a crewneck neckline ) it says that I have to BO (bindoff) the center on a plain round with no yoke shaping- on each subsequent RS row, decrease 1 stitch on either sind of the BO, but at the same time it says to work the yoke and neckline at the same time. How would I BO the center on a plain round with NO YOKE SHAPING and work the yoke? And what does it mean by on each subsequent RS row, decrease 1 stitch? What is a subsequent RS row? I am doing this with circular needles. Please help, I am very confused. And i've asked knitpicks but this tutorial was about 2 years ago so they could not reply. So if you could, I would very apprectiate it. Thank you so much.

Here is the link to the pdf file: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfBlog/assets/content//Nina/Sweater%20Class/lessons%205%20and%206%20yoke.pdf

and the tutorials are on this site: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfBlog/post.cfm/design-a-sweater-lesson-6-working-the-yoke

Knitting needles

Susan Cohen — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:46:45 GMT

Has anyone here purchased needles from eknittingneedles.com? The prices seem to good to be true, so I'd like to get some feedback before I make a purchase.

Thanks.