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I'm thinking about knitting a skirt for myself. I am considering something like one of these three: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Patterns/Diminishing-Gore-Skirt.html?SessionThemeID=7 http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Althea_Skirt___D10459220.html http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTbellcurve.html Any suggestions? All I really want is something I've made with my own hands (and I really like knitting) and something that has a nice flare at the bottom. I like the third one best, but it doesn't flare quite as much as I would like. Also, this is going to be the first time I will make something big. The biggest thing I've made to date is leg warmers.
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Oct 17, 2011 19:48
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I've always liked Miryam.The lacy hem would make it nice and flicky, and it's done with fingering weight so it'll be warm but not heavy. Speaking of skirts by Sanguine Gryphon I tell myself one day I'll make Scavenger but this would probably end with a self-inflicted needle to the temple out of frustration.
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Oct 17, 2011 21:56
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That is nice, but I've never knitted lace, so that worries me. I suppose I'll have to watch some youtube videos now!
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Oct 17, 2011 22:02
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I just bought yarn today for this: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crossing-over I remember seeing it in the magazine when it came out and not really liking it, but the sample in the shop had a more tone on tone color scheme and it looked really nice. Also bonus, it's reversible although it looks different on the inside. Of course I've never knit brioche before so the first project I do it in should definitely have cables too, I always have such good ideas.
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Oct 17, 2011 23:51
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Haji posted:That is nice, but I've never knitted lace, so that worries me. I suppose I'll have to watch some youtube videos now! Lace is a bunch of yarn overs, and a lot of paying attention. You can do it! Just found this thread, so I'm super-excited to show off the stuff I've done. Unfortunately the last time I tried to take pictures, I could only find two of the six finished items I have, so here are those for now:  2011-10-15 16.04.48.jpg by pucklynn, on Flickr This one is a Jaeger Merino lace scarf I knit to replace the one I gave to my friend before I left for basic training. It was really easy to knit, actually, though I screwed up grafting the other end of the scarf on, so there's a row of stockinette stitch that should be garter stitch.  2011-10-15 16.04.15.jpg by pucklynn, on Flickr And this one started out as several different scarves-- I probably tried three or four patterns before I found one I actually liked. The colors pooled really oddly on all the others. I made a hat to go with it, but it seems to have wandered off so I'll post that one another day. I just finished one Nine to Five sock, and am working on the second right now. I didn't have any shoes that showed off my handknit socks, so I went out to Payless (<3) and bought these gorgeous babies, and now I'm dying to have a finished pair to prance around in.  Fake edit: Yes, that is a sidewalk you see in the background of my pictures. Finding decent lighting in this house is ridiculous.
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Oct 18, 2011 00:03
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Finished a thing for the upcoming baby (This is easier than reloading pictures to show up here, but if you can't see it, let me know and I'll load them here)
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Oct 18, 2011 00:58
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Amykinz posted:Finished a thing for the upcoming baby That's really cute! What is the bar-none easiest baby sweater pattern out there? I've only been knitting for a few weeks, but the only way to learn is to try it, right? My daughter is 18 months but wears 12 month size clothes, so something that has different sizes is probably a good idea. Though my niece can wear 0-3 so I could always make it for her...
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Oct 18, 2011 02:54
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Top-down raglan sweaters are pretty easy, plus there's no seaming involved. Tons of free patterns along these lines, but I loved this one because I have tons of leftover sock yarn from making socks, so it's great for using those bits up. The Baby Surprise Jacket is an old standby for lots of people though I can't speak from experience.
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Oct 18, 2011 04:20
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The one I posted was really easy, but "easy" depends on if you think picking up stitches is hard, or sewing seams is hard, or whatever. There are several baby sweaters with practically no seaming, or a yolk-style cardigan like I did, where you just have to sew the sleeves, I'd suggest something like that. Elizabeth Zimmerman's February Baby Sweater is a good one that has some lace to it. The Ribbed Baby Jacket is super cute, but you have to sew seams and pick up stitches for the collar.
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Oct 18, 2011 04:28
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So, stitch markers! I whip up my own fancy stitch markers for personal use because I don't really like the lovely plastic rings and the fancy ones at the yarn store are way too expensive, but it occurred recently that it might be a useful get-rich-slow scheme.  Here are a couple examples of the ones I've done that I use and/or like. The marker on the left is some typical semi-precious stuff, I think sodalite and opalite. And the coloured metal on both of them is anodized aluminum, which I have on hand in all the colours of the rainbow (and black, and brown). They're hanging on rubber rings, and fit comfortably on needles up to and including a US 10.5. The fact that they're rubber too means that if something terrible happens for whatever reason and you need to get them off in a hurry, a quick snip is all it needs. So, a) do you think people would buy them if I whipped up some extra batches and put them on Etsy, b) do you think anyone would be interested if I did that and tossed some up on SA-Mart, c) if yes, how many do you think makes a good set of stitch markers? I see them sold in threes, but that never seems like enough to me, I feel like five is a better number, and d) how much do you think is a fair price for them? I feel like ten or twelve bucks for a set of five, before shipping, is relatively reasonable. I really don't know either how saturated the market is, how much the demand is, or if these things are appealing to people who aren't me, so... hey what do you all think? neongrey fucked around with this message at 19:23 on Oct 19, 2011 |
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Oct 19, 2011 18:25
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neongrey posted:So, stitch markers! I tried selling handmade stitch markers on Etsy with no luck. It seems like there are a good amount for sale on Etsy. Your example on the right might sell better though, as it seems different than what I've seen up for sale. Etsy listings are cheap though, so I'd say try it. If you have no luck, you're out just a few dollars.
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Oct 19, 2011 20:33
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Amykinz posted:Finished a thing for the upcoming baby Those buttons are adorable!
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Oct 20, 2011 07:52
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RubySprinkles posted:I tried selling handmade stitch markers on Etsy with no luck. It seems like there are a good amount for sale on Etsy. Your example on the right might sell better though, as it seems different than what I've seen up for sale. Etsy listings are cheap though, so I'd say try it. If you have no luck, you're out just a few dollars. Hmm, fair enough. I'll maybe do up a few more in my spare time and stick up a listing or two, but probably just keep doing them for personal use. Thanks!
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Oct 20, 2011 18:20
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Buying yarn turned into a pain in the rear end. Went to Michael's since Caron 1 pound was on sale for $7, so I ended up buying a bunch and an interchangeable circular needle set. The woman at the checkout wouldn't believe that it was all for me. I then had to hit up Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann's since the local yarn store closes at 6 and is like 30 minutes away. Do you think anyone had bright orange yarn? Bastards are making it hard for me to knit a rainbow scarf.
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Oct 20, 2011 22:57
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I have a bunch of orange yarn, but it's terrible 70s acrylic.
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Oct 21, 2011 00:29
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Mizufusion posted:I have a bunch of orange yarn, but it's terrible 70s acrylic. I eventually found some. It may be Super Saver but it will do.
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Oct 21, 2011 01:13
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I got this stuff from Joann's a few weeks ago, they have a bunch of neon-type colors.
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Oct 21, 2011 02:50
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Roflex posted:I got this stuff from Joann's a few weeks ago, they have a bunch of neon-type colors. It's way too early but I just got a ball of that in candycane colour. Guess whose secret santees are all getting dischloths this year!
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Oct 21, 2011 02:55
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Hello knitting thread! I personally am incapable of knitting, but I found something you guys might be interested in: Penguins caught in an oil spill need sweaters to keep them warm 
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Oct 21, 2011 05:11
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So I knit myself a Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation for a contest thread in TVIV: (With bonus tiny eggs from Teeny Tiny Mini Mochi and some improvised tiny bacon) Also working on a fair isle sweater for my dog, who in no way deserves such a thing because literally the only things he ever does are sleeping and farting:  The reason he looks insane in the picture is the only way you can get him to look at the camera is say "TREAT?!" while taking the picture.
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Oct 24, 2011 23:11
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Bob Shadycharacter posted:So I knit myself a Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation for a contest thread in TVIV: Oh. My. God. I must knit myself a Ron Swanson! And I must knit him all the bacon and eggs I have.
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Oct 25, 2011 07:03
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What weight yarn doubled would equal chunky/bulky? Knitpicks is out of bare and light brown in the wool of the Andes bulky until after Christmas, so hoping I can double up something instead of looking elsewhere, cuz I really want to add a few balls of the rainbow sock yarn to the order as a present for myself heh.
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Oct 26, 2011 05:45
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Generally the formula for the gauge a yarn held doubled is single gauge x .7. So going in reverse, the WotA Bulky gauge of 14/.7 = 20, so a light worsted yarn should do the trick. 
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Oct 26, 2011 07:29
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Ordered in some yarn for Christmas presents today. A couple of the Recycled Resolution from http://www.darngoodyarn.com/ Should make some nice skinny scarves, I can't wait to get them.
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Oct 28, 2011 06:14
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I have a coworker who went to a garage sale and bought a whole bag of scratchy death-in-a-skein Red Heart yarn in some rather egregious colors (bright orange, dark green, steel grey, and a few others). Is there anything at all I can use this for? I started trying to teach my friends using them, but gave up halfway through and broke out some real wool.
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Oct 28, 2011 21:29
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Pucklynn posted:I have a coworker who went to a garage sale and bought a whole bag of scratchy death-in-a-skein Red Heart yarn in some rather egregious colors (bright orange, dark green, steel grey, and a few others). Is there anything at all I can use this for? I started trying to teach my friends using them, but gave up halfway through and broke out some real wool. You wouldn't be planning to go through any labyrinths, would you?
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Oct 28, 2011 21:46
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Unfortunately they just tore the last one in this area down, so that's right out.  Does this kind of yarn make for decent toys, at least?
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Oct 29, 2011 02:08
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Pucklynn posted:Unfortunately they just tore the last one in this area down, so that's right out. I was going to suggest toys if you can stand to knit with it at a nice tight gauge. It's perfect for that because crazy colors, washable, etc. And you're not going to be wearing them.
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Oct 29, 2011 03:04
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 Made a thing. I think I love madeline tosh now...
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Oct 29, 2011 05:06
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Fooley posted:
That's really nice! I love it.
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Oct 29, 2011 22:33
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Fooley posted:
Ooh, very pretty! What pattern is that? I made a hate out of Madelinetosh a while ago and it gets so many compliments from total strangers. Not even fellow yarn store shopper strangers either. That poo poo glows, I swear.
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Oct 29, 2011 23:24
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Because it's so saturated with dye that it also bleeds it everywhere How do you make it stop? Also, philosophical question time: why am I willing to spend so much on yarn for a sweater when I wouldn't spend a quarter of that amount to buy a sweater?
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Oct 30, 2011 00:37
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Put a bit of vinegar or lemon juice in the water with it. That will help it stop bleeding a little.
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Oct 30, 2011 01:52
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Anne Whateley posted:Because it's so saturated with dye that it also bleeds it everywhere oh noes! I hope it's not too bad... I'm in the middle of knitting Catkin (which uses Madelinetosh light) in a very dark, woodsy green and a light creamy color. I don't want to spend that much time on something and then the green bleeds into everything.
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Oct 30, 2011 05:09
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I would take a break and experiment with washing some green-and-cream swatches. I've been knitting a cowl in a deep-blue tosh sock, and my bamboo needles are totally blue. My hands also get kinda blueish (and they're not sweaty or anything). That's not a huge deal to me; I just want to prevent my neck or coat from turning blue, so I'll experiment when I'm done. The colors are stunning, but more than the yarn can really absorb, I think. Saturated indeed!
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Oct 30, 2011 07:17
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Come to think of it I guess a little color did come out in the blocking water but not a ton. It definitely didn't dye my hands or needles. Weird! Mine was tosh sock, maybe that makes a difference?
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Oct 30, 2011 14:19
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Anne Whateley posted:I would take a break and experiment with washing some green-and-cream swatches. Well that's one good thing about having actually swatches for this project, eh? But god, I hope it's ok. I'm halfway through and it's a big-rear end shawl.
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Oct 30, 2011 22:02
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Yeah, I haven't knitted with any tosh myself but my friend who has says that her hands came away all dyed too, just from knitting. Not sure which weight she was using though.
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Oct 30, 2011 23:26
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I almost died laughing at this I think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4_XNKOuODU&feature=player_embedded It's a guy teaching you how to "knit".
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I'm knitting a shawl with Tosh Merino Light and I haven't noticed any dye on my hands or needles, although when I blocked some gloves that were also made with it there was dye in the water. So maybe it does just depend on the yarn?
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