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Thank you everyone for the sock patterns, I've decided to go with the purlbee one. A classmate of mine works for John Lewis (a huge, lovely department store in the UK) and as a bonus gets 25% off! I dragged him round the haberdashery department like a crazy person before deciding on Debbie Bliss Rialto DK- 100% Merino superwash- for the socks. Then I somehow tricked him into thinking he wanted me to make him a scarf and now I'm making the palindrome reversible cable scarf with 2 cables on 8mm needles in Rowan felted tweed chunky. That yarn is gorgeous to work with, grips needles well and grows super fast. He also bought his own yarn. Gosh I love my new university friends  That skeleton is amazing too!
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I'm in a similar position where I have about five people to knit for, but seeing as it's halfway through term I have very little time to knit. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gertrude-bookmark This and the other bookmark patterns by here are really nice quick knits. I've made the Gertrude one so far and plan to do a couple of the others for my female friends. I'd love to be able to have the time to do socks or lovely lace scarves but if I get any amount of time for knitting I want to be a little greedy and knit myself this: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dandy-neckerchief and this: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fable-fingerless-mitts I need to think of something really quick and easy to do for two guys I know. I don't think lacey bookmarks would be appropriate somehow. Does anyone have any good ideas? I've been scouting around on Knitty and Ravelry and I can't seem to come up with any good ideas. iPod and phone cases might be an idea but I'm pretty sure the two guys in question either already have cases or wouldn't use one. And madlilnerd you're so lucky. I'm living in London at the moment and I know there are just going to be so many yarn stores around here let alone the big places like John Lewis. On a student budget I dare not approach these places. Serenity Dove fucked around with this message at 03:10 on Nov 19, 2010 |
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Nov 19, 2010 02:58
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Does anyone know of a decent quality, not-expensive, fingering/sport weight yarn? I'm planning for making my mom's yearly sweater, and I want to use some sort of subtle handpainted or tweedy yarn, but everything I look at is either hellaciously expensive, or in ugly colors (and hellaciously expensive). Shipping to the US, I'd like either wool, or a wool blend. I need somewhere around 2000 yards, too. 
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Nov 19, 2010 06:24
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Amykinz posted:Does anyone know of a decent quality, not-expensive, fingering/sport weight yarn? Have you checked out KnitPicks? They're stuff is hellaciously cheap for natural fibers, and feels pretty good too. Obviously it's not as soft as a silk blend or something, but I like it just fine. They're tweed is in DK weight though, but I know they released a new line of sock yarn a bit ago that just fit your needs!
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Nov 21, 2010 05:07
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TauntTheOctopi posted:I usually really like her construction and appreciate how clever it can be, but I really don't see why the ears couldn't be knit in the round. I wonder that sometimes, too, but then I work smaller toy projects requiring lots of feet and think "jesus christ I never want to make anything in the round again." I've made the anglerfish and jellyfish from her book and really enjoyed both.
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Nov 21, 2010 06:20
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Does anyone have a variegated green yarn that would be good for doing some crepper themed stuff from Minecraft?
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Nov 21, 2010 06:37
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zamiel posted:I have to share some yarn porn! I bought two grab bags from a store closing sale at DBNY instead of checking out my LYS's Black Friday sale and I couldn't be happier with what I got. That'd be my fault, but now I'm more inspired to get a bag from them! I was always antsy about it because I'm poor and stuff but that looks REALLY fun.
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Nov 21, 2010 07:53
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I want to go roll in it like a dog does stinky things 
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Fooley posted:Does anyone have a variegated green yarn that would be good for doing some crepper themed stuff from Minecraft? I had this same idea but figured maybe patchwork would be more in keeping with the style of the game :P (hi5 fellow player!)
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Nov 21, 2010 16:45
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Phishi posted:Have you checked out KnitPicks? Oooh! Thanks!
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Nov 21, 2010 20:50
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My future sister-in-law wants mittens. So what measurements do I need, and does anyone have a good mitten pattern that uses chunky yarn?
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Nov 25, 2010 17:15
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Pains me to admit it since Twilight is...uh, dumb, but I do like the Bella's Mittens pattern: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?noseen=0&threadid=2734732&pagenumber=86#pti10 I don't think I would worry TOO much about fit, mittens aren't like a sweater or socks. Edit: I'm at Thanksgiving and I just taught my nine year old nephew to knit. "I'm really enjoying doing this with you!" 
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Nov 25, 2010 22:21
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My friend who liked the look of the Bella Mittens but didn't want to make anything Twilight inspired made these Antler Mittens. The pattern has them fairly long so she took out a cable repeat, but they were her first cabling project and came out great!
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Nov 25, 2010 23:49
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I've been knitting fingerless mittens and the pattern I'm using is perfect except that the bind-off is waaaay too tight for man hands. I want to make a pair for a dude with big hands, is there any alternate way to bind off that isn't so tight that he'll have no circulation?
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Nov 26, 2010 00:17
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Look Under The Rock posted:I've been knitting fingerless mittens and the pattern I'm using is perfect except that the bind-off is waaaay too tight for man hands. I want to make a pair for a dude with big hands, is there any alternate way to bind off that isn't so tight that he'll have no circulation? Google "sewn bind off", it's extremely stretchy. Lot of work though! But it's worth it.
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Nov 26, 2010 00:47
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I tend to bind off too tight, and found that the sewn bind off was not too tight and slightly elastic. I only tried it once though so I've forgotten how to do it, but I think this was it: http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/howto/archive/2008/05/15/sewn-bind-off.aspx
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Nov 26, 2010 00:47
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Look Under The Rock posted:I've been knitting fingerless mittens and the pattern I'm using is perfect except that the bind-off is waaaay too tight for man hands. I want to make a pair for a dude with big hands, is there any alternate way to bind off that isn't so tight that he'll have no circulation? i-cord bind off?
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Nov 26, 2010 01:02
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Bob Shadycharacter posted:Pains me to admit it since Twilight is...uh, dumb, but I do like the Bella's Mittens pattern: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?noseen=0&threadid=2734732&pagenumber=86#pti10 Oh God. She loving loves Twilight. Also your link just goes to your post.
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Nov 26, 2010 01:24
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Wandering Knitter posted:Oh God. She loving loves Twilight. PFfft, stupid. Sorry! I'm in a turkey coma.  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bellas-mittens At least it's not like an intarsia Edward face or something like that.
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Nov 26, 2010 01:26
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I always use this bind off when I do anything at all that needs a stretchy bind off. Has never failed me. http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATjssbo.php e: easier than a sewn bind off, and might be stretchier
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Nov 26, 2010 01:29
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On a related note, does anyone have any tips for a stretchy cast-on? I've been making some fingerless mitts and they always end up too tight on the cast-on edge. Also, hi knitting thread! I mostly make things without patterns, but I love to see all the intricate things you guys make that I don't have the patience to do.
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Nov 26, 2010 04:54
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I've started Leaving for my mom, hopefully done by January 21, her birthday. A whole cardigan in less than two months, on SIZE 4'S. While doing a major house remodeling project. Why do I do this to myself? 
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Nov 26, 2010 05:40
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Hypothetical Mcgee posted:On a related note, does anyone have any tips for a stretchy cast-on? I've been making some fingerless mitts and they always end up too tight on the cast-on edge. What cast-on method are you using? In my years of knitting I've never had a cast on that wasn't stretchy enough.
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Nov 26, 2010 06:35
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Yeah, my cast-on side is always pretty loose. I always have more trouble with binding off, because I knit really tight anyway. Amykinz, that is pretty! I don't feel confident enough to attempt a sweater just yet, but I know all about having to meet tight deadlines. We're broke this Christmas season so I'm making all the gifts, and I've got one done, one almost done, and many more to go. I'm going to have carpal tunnel by Christmas Eve.
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Ma_NiC posted:Yeah, my cast-on side is always pretty loose. I always have more trouble with binding off, because I knit really tight anyway. Oh god, I'm too broke to buy presents this year and I have tons of yarn, so I figured I'll knit for everyone! In the last month, I've started and completed 6 soap sacks, 6 washcloths, 2 men's hats, one baby hat, 3 scallop-edged beaded necklaces, a sport-weight cardigan (with lace motifs, yay!) for my grandmother and a worsted weight cardigan with cabled sleeves for my grandfather. I still have 3 more men's hats, a Christmas stocking, a baby sweater, at least 1 or two other baby clothing items, and a stuffed toy to do. And I think another necklace. And I have yet to decide what I'm making for my brother and his girlfriend...I suspect by the time I get to that it's going to be small, whatever it is. I may be copping out on them and giving her a cowl I made for myself last winter but never wore, and he may just be getting a survival bracelet made from 550 parachute cord (yay! new obsession with decorative knotwork!). He'd probably love a sweater, but he's not getting one this year, that's for sure. My loving fingers are going to fall off. All I do is knit, like ALL the time. I guess it gives me something to do while I sit at home on my jobless rear end.
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Oh, I know that feeling. I have a HUGE stash, plus I bought a whole bunch of skeins of Loops and Threads Charisma (bulky weight) at Michael's when they were $2 each. I've noticed my projects are getting less and less ambitious. I'm making a Wavy Gravy scarf for my mother-in-law (from Stitch N Bitch Nation), a lacy kerchief thing for my mom (I've never done lace before, so it's going to take me some time), and then some helmet liner things for my brother and dad. Everyone else is probably going to get a hat or a scarf or something, and everything I'm making is either worsted or bulky/super bulky weight. If I can't make 2 things a week, I won't finish on time. I might also just make some bath sets (wash rags, soap savers, etc.) and make some bath salts to go with using the recipe from the homemade gifts thread. Oh well, I guess it beats agonizing over what to get everyone, and ending up just getting gift cards and other generic presents for everyone.
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Hypothetical Mcgee posted:On a related note, does anyone have any tips for a stretchy cast-on? I've been making some fingerless mitts and they always end up too tight on the cast-on edge. Try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8E3I6Cg2k. From the same woman in teknicolor's link.
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Nov 26, 2010 16:31
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Usually the "Christmas Gift" is having people tell me what they want and then starting it after Christmas...Like ordering a cake or something. I've never gotten a gift done on time, though.
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Ma_NiC posted:homemade gifts thread. Where is this? For some reason I can't find it to save my life. On a related note, I just went in to my LYS to buy about 2 skeins of something to make a hat. Somehow I ended up walking out with 5 skeins of malabrigo superwash to make a sweater. And DIDN'T get anything for my hat  I really need to stop doing this. My bank account can't handle it!
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teknicolor posted:What cast-on method are you using? In my years of knitting I've never had a cast on that wasn't stretchy enough. I have always done long tail cast on. Is it possible I'm just doing it too tightly? Sodium Chloride posted:Try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8E3I6Cg2k. From the same woman in teknicolor's link. I will give it a try, thanks!
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rear end Crackers! posted:Where is this? For some reason I can't find it to save my life. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3361437 This is why I usually limit my yarn shopping to JoAnn's and Michael's, since their selections are much more limited and not quite as eye-catching. I've been to a couple local yarn shops that had prettier yarn and better selection, and I was like a kid in a candy store. Luckily I was able to keep myself from buying the places out, but it was hard. I'm hoping to get some Christmas money so I can buy some nice stuff
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Ma_NiC posted:http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3361437 Usually when I buy yarns to make items for other people I buy cheap but soft yarns from these two places. Last week I bought three skeins of some loops & threads yarn(really hate working with the stuff but it's soft) for 50% off, plus I had a coupon for 20% off the total purchase. Now I realize I should have gotten a few more skeins of sale yarns for additional gifts, but that's ok. More money for my "fancy yarn" fund.
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So I have a sizing related question. For my first real clothing project I'm going to be knitting the Anisette Cardi. If my bust measures just shy of 40 inches would the Medium be okay or should I knit it in a Large just to make sure it will fit me properly? I'd really hate to go through all the trouble of making the sweater and then when it's all finished find out I should have gone up a size.
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If a medium is for a 40" bust and your bust is under 40", I don't see why you wouldn't do a medium. You certainly wouldn't want over 4" of ease in that! Just make sure your gauge is on (or a little big). You can also do the button band wider than the original if you're getting near the end and things seem a little tight. If you're checking because your proportions are unusual, look it up on Ravelry and see if you can find anyone who looks like you wearing it, and what they did.
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Anne Whateley posted:If a medium is for a 40" bust and your bust is under 40", I don't see why you wouldn't do a medium. You certainly wouldn't want over 4" of ease in that! Just make sure your gauge is on (or a little big). You can also do the button band wider than the original if you're getting near the end and things seem a little tight. If you're checking because your proportions are unusual, look it up on Ravelry and see if you can find anyone who looks like you wearing it, and what they did. If I'm not mistaken, there's actually a group on Ravelry for people to find measurements buddies. And yeah, I'd do the medium too. I think most patterns include a bit of ease, and therefore you're meant to pick the size closest to your actual measurements unless you WANT negative ease or an extra big sweater or something.
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Thanks! I figured I should probably be doing the Medium, but I just wanted to make sure because before now I've only made scarves and stuff like that, so I didn't want to dedicate myself to hours of knitting and end up with something too small.
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What can I do to make the bottom of my heel more durable? The heel flap is great but then I wear down the short row heel turn If I do not use additional thread/yarn to reinforce the heel turn, do I do the slip-knit pattern also in the short row of the heel? I tried it and it seems to be a little weird, but then it's been a while since I last knitted.
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jomiel posted:What can I do to make the bottom of my heel more durable? The heel flap is great but then I wear down the short row heel turn The usual advice is to do the carrying a thread or elastic or something with the yarn on the heel. The slip/knit pattern does make it more durable, so if you don't mind the look/feel of it being on the heel turn also, go for it! You could also maybe do an afterthought heel, which I think you could reknit if/when it gets worn down. At least, I don't see any reason why you couldn't reknit it.
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You can reknit it, and it's a good way to keep your heel going back in. You could also get a darning egg and learn to darn that spot. I usually go with the second route, and also carry a bit of nylon thread with it (which leaves a nice web of where the yarn should go while darning).
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FelicityGS posted:You can reknit it, and it's a good way to keep your heel going back in. You could also get a darning egg and learn to darn that spot. I usually go with the second route, and also carry a bit of nylon thread with it (which leaves a nice web of where the yarn should go while darning). I have never darned! Is there a good tutorial online? So far my personal strategy is "knit so many socks you never wear one pair often enough to wear a hole in them" and also I never wear handknit socks to work because my work is a filthy place and I always end up dripping wax on my shoes/feet/clothes/etc. So they don't get much wear in the first place.
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Bob Shadycharacter posted:I have never darned! Is there a good tutorial online? The knitty one from Summer 08 is pretty alright; I'm sure there are some others out there. Reinforcing and Darning Socks The first half is about another way to reinforce the heel, which I had totally forgotten about.
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