| Author | Content |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
February 20, 2009
04:01 PM Post #6166059
| Hey Everyone:
Just checking in to see what everyone has on their hooks and needles? I am working on creating a ton of new skirt patterns for both knit and crochet.
What are you guys working on in the colder parts of the country?
kanita |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
February 20, 2009
09:16 PM Post #6167405
| I am making a pink hooded sweater for a baby gift. Not a very big project, but a fun one. |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
February 21, 2009
09:31 PM Post #6171531
| Cute! I just bought some baby yarn to make baby blankets to donate for charity. I was going to use my own line of yarn, but they request that you use acrylic yarns for ease of washing for the recipients. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
February 23, 2009
01:54 PM Post #6178727
| I have a sweater going. Not sure if I have enough yarn though. I'm hand knitting with some machine yarn, don't hae the knitting machine anymore and can't bear to trow the yarn away. |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
February 24, 2009
06:31 PM Post #6185104
| I'll keep my fingers crossed that you have enough yarn, if you don't, maybe you can make it a sleeveless vest. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
February 25, 2009
12:35 PM Post #6188434
| That was my thought too. I hope it works out. |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 07, 2009
06:37 PM Post #6234998
| I joined the raging grannies and need a shawl. The only one I have is too warm and prickly with mohair. So, I've found a crochet pattern that's nice an loopy and I'm working on using up some white and silver sparkly yarn that's been around for awhile.
Ann |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 07, 2009
09:04 PM Post #6235595
| Ann, that yarn sounds nice. |
tamberlin
Framingham, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 09, 2009
10:56 AM Post #6242142
| Trying to finish all of the UFOs (UnFinished Objects). I've finished 3 pairs of socks and started a new one (yup, unending) and have to finish an Elspeth Lavold sweater in handpainted wool (just the sleeves) and a summer sweater(3/4 of the front and sleeves). I saw a pattern in the newest Debbie Bliss magazine and want to make it. I think I have enough Suri Merino in pine green to do it. But I have to finish what I've started first.
or at least, I have to try!
|
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 09, 2009
11:56 AM Post #6242407
| Ooooh I love pine green! I'm a color junkie though, I love all colors, but I am on a green streak right now. |
tamberlin
Framingham, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 09, 2009
12:54 PM Post #6242671
| The yarn is Plymouth Suri Merino color #687. Its a little greener than in this photo.http://www.plymouthyarn.com/index.php?nav=cYarn.yarnDetail&yarnid=000183&searchcollection=000012 I have 11 skeins, enough to hopefully do this sweater (see picture). right now I have a huge hole in my left index finger which is making knitting impossible (lunch making accident a few days ago). When that heals though - needles on fire!!! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 09, 2009
12:58 PM Post #6242691
| That's a really nice pattern tamberlin. I'm working an afghan and I'm tatting a doily. Really wanted to finish some UFO's too. |
tamberlin
Framingham, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 09, 2009
01:43 PM Post #6242918
| I always wanted to learn to tat. My friends mom tatted all the lace for her wedding dress and all 5 of our bridesmaid's dresses, hats, gloves, little purses. She could do it in the dark in the movie theatre and not drop a stitch!
I can't find anyone to teach it around here, but I;ve got so many things to do that I'd probably never get a chance to do it anyway... |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 09, 2009
02:41 PM Post #6243163
| Tatting lace, now that is definitely an undertaking. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 09, 2009
03:27 PM Post #6243381
| Something I always wanted to try, I'm retired now, still busy, but a friend asked me to join her in a class at the Adult Activity Center (can't call them senior centers anymore, hehehe) two years ago and I'm still at it. 2 hrs twice a month, I can handle that. |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 09, 2009
03:54 PM Post #6243506
| Good for you Sally! |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 26, 2009
08:56 PM Post #6324673
| This just came off of my needles. My granddaughter Zoe is wearing it. I think that she'll get a lot of really good use out of it. It goes with everything!
I've started on a sleeveless tunic in a red and white marled yarn. It's got cables and double ribbing up the front. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 26, 2009
08:57 PM Post #6324676
| Doss, that is beautiful! |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 26, 2009
09:05 PM Post #6324716
| Thanks kinita - it took me a good 3 months to finish. It has 16 panels and you were supposed to pick up all of the side stitches and do a double needle bind off and then finish the edges around the bottom and the sleeves with icord but I don't think that all of that will be missed. |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 26, 2009
09:51 PM Post #6324900
| I agree. It won't be missed, it look stunning as it is. |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 26, 2009
11:25 PM Post #6325341
| Doss, that's stunning. I agree - goes with everything. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 27, 2009
12:26 AM Post #6325560
| Doss, that's beautiful!!! and pretty model too. |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 27, 2009
02:29 PM Post #6327922
| Thanks, it was a fun project but weaving in all of those ends, whew! |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 27, 2009
05:13 PM Post #6328516
| Lol!!! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 27, 2009
06:39 PM Post #6328826
| I use my small latch hook from the knitting machine. All those ends are pulled through easily!!! |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 27, 2009
11:42 PM Post #6329953
| Latch hook makes it easier, but there must have been a ton of them. But the end result made it worth while!! |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 30, 2009
01:45 PM Post #6340755
| Here's one of my latest projects. Started it in my tatting class. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 30, 2009
01:46 PM Post #6340760
| This was our last small project. Doesn't show in the pic, but he's green.
This message was edited Mar 30, 2009 10:47 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 30, 2009
01:47 PM Post #6340765
| Very pretty. I have DH's DGM's bobbin and should try to learn to use it. I think you are lucky to have found a class. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 30, 2009
01:52 PM Post #6340779
| Thank you. A friend of mine told me about it, they have it at the local senior center. There's a book called "Learn To Tat" by Janette Baker, it has a DVD that is very good. It has all the basics, plus there's tons of places on line that give intructions. I was amazed how much is available. Thread is almost impossible to find here, so I buy everything on line. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
March 30, 2009
02:11 PM Post #6340856
| I love the dragon. My DS would love him.(anything with dragons) |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 30, 2009
05:06 PM Post #6341537
| What beautiful work Sally. You must be so pleased with them. |
kanita
Los Angeles, CA
(Zone 10a)
March 30, 2009
06:15 PM Post #6341859
| Beautiful Sally!!!! |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
March 30, 2009
10:45 PM Post #6343085
| Thank you everyone. It's fun to make the critters, we've done a giraffe, sea horse, cat and a snail. Our instructor picks a project to teach a new technique or stitch. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
August 30, 2009
10:11 PM Post #7006687
| I've got a sweater on mine. I did the pattern years ago and decided to do it again. Used heather yarn last time, using a solid color now. I think I like it better this way. Pics when done. |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
August 31, 2009
03:04 PM Post #7009183
| Looking forward to them jumper.
I missed the pretty lace earlier Sally. What fun! |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
September 01, 2009
04:44 AM Post #7011873
| thank you. The doily has gotten bigger. I'll have to update. |
CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
September 07, 2009
08:58 PM Post #7038389
| This is my first sock, ever. Before this, the only thing I have knitted is a rectangle, about 6" by 4", all in knit stitch. I learned how to purl from a book, in order to progress with the ribbing. I am scared silly about the heel, but I have a ways to go yet... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 07, 2009
09:11 PM Post #7038452
| Looks like a great start. Congratulations. Let's see the finished pair. |
tamberlin
Framingham, MA
(Zone 6a)
September 08, 2009
06:13 AM Post #7039477
| once you start on socks, you will be hooked! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
September 08, 2009
09:18 PM Post #7042219
| I've done sweaters in the round, but not socks,yet. Looks like they'll be great! |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
September 09, 2009
12:37 AM Post #7043057
| The heel isn't as bad as you think. Ever thought of doing them on circular needles? Once I tried it I don't do them any other way now. |
CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
September 09, 2009
08:29 AM Post #7043481
| Since this was my first sock ever (and my second knitted item, ever) I thought that the circulars might be a bit overwhelming, so I decided to try the dpn method first. If this goes OK, I'll probably try circulars next. Baby steps... |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
September 09, 2009
02:09 PM Post #7044680
| I think you'll find the circulars easier, but I did my first on dpns too. Still like dpns for doing hand warmers, starting on those now for Christmas. |
drivenbonkers
Perth,, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 10, 2009
09:42 AM Post #7047188
| it's been such a cool rainy summer, I got started on my fall knitting projects early this year.
Cool enough this morning to wear my shrug! The pattern is one of the free Berroco shrug patterns (Radha) found on their website. I knit my shrug in a navy blue tweed, wool/acrylic blend
Just have the upper fronts left to finish on my long sleeved pullover sweater,
will post pics of both when the sweater is done.
This message was edited Sep 10, 2009 2:19 PM |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
September 10, 2009
02:59 PM Post #7048267
| Would love to see both... |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 10, 2009
06:03 PM Post #7048894
| Me too. I'm presently working on this year's batch (5 pairs) of Santa Claus mittens for the church bazaar. Actually the knitting is all done. I'm now sewing on the noses and eyes before sewing up the side seam. There's another thread with pics of those I did last year at: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/785361/
Ann |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
September 11, 2009
04:16 PM Post #7052260
| Those are cute! Thanks for sharing. |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2009
09:26 AM Post #7091366
| I'm now starting an afghan for the third grandchild. I did two for my grand-twins a few years back. The one I'm working on now will be most like the pic on the left. Animals include bears, pigs (but I'm having trouble finding a skein of Red Heart Kids Pixie Pink yarn), lions, turtles, dogs, frogs and birds.
Ann
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
drivenbonkers
Perth,, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2009
11:43 AM Post #7091824
| those afghans are the CUTEST ones I've seen.
Nice job! |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
September 22, 2009
03:21 PM Post #7092609
| Those are darling! Here's your pink yarn:
http://www.createforless.com/Coats _and_ Clark Red Heart Kid... |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2009
03:42 PM Post #7092674
| That's exactly what I want, but I'm in Canada. Have not yet found a Canadian source for it. A couple of stores sell SOME of the "kids" line, but I have yet to find that colour in "kids" or in anything else unless I go to a sport weight yarn. Needs to be worsted weight. Anyway, I reckon I've got lots to work on w/o that pink while I track it down. I emailed Red Heart last week. No response yet ... |
doss
Stanford, CA
(Zone 9b)
September 22, 2009
03:51 PM Post #7092692
| Oh, I always forget that you are in Canada.
This Ebay guy ships to Canada:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kids-Mill-Grade-250-Yarn-PIXIE-PINK-4-Pl... |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2009
03:56 PM Post #7092701
| Thanks. That's a lot of yarn at a great price and I may resort to that, but I'll be making pixie pink mittens for years to come as I likely need only a quarter of a skein. LOL I'll see first of all if I can somehow find a local source.
Ann |
CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
September 22, 2009
09:11 PM Post #7093873
| ViolaAnn, as a Canadian living in the US, I feel your pain. ANYTIME you want some yarn that you can't get there, you just let me know and I will order it for you and send it to you. All I will ask is that you send me the yarn cost. Seriously. Do not even think twice about it - just let me know. I would be more than happy to help out my fellow countrywoman! Maybe in exchange you could send me a packet of Hickory Sticks . I am addicted to them and can't get them here. Yeah, crazy.
Anytime!
Claire |
drivenbonkers
Perth,, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 23, 2009
08:39 AM Post #7095163
| I had a fabulous Monday! attended workshops by Sally Melville 'How to knit to fit and flatter' and 'Creativity'
The workshop was held in Perth, organized by Janie H. Knits (the shop is just around the corner from my house)
SO MANY ideas, so many yarns... so many very nice knitted garments...
Am definately looking forward to attending more workshops. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
September 23, 2009
01:35 PM Post #7096185
| Sounds like a wonderful day! Any tips? |
drivenbonkers
Perth,, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 24, 2009
08:54 AM Post #7098991
| any tips? oh, where to start, lol.
You should proudly wear what you have knitted. We all have finished those garments, where, while lovely and beautifully done, look like carp on us when we put them on. Where have we gone wrong? Perhaps the size is wrong, the fabric is wrong, the length, drape or shape is wrong. Or what we are wearing them with is not quite right.
We looked at shapes and proportions as they related to our bodies. Using a trace of a full front photo of ourselves and following a few simple 'rules' we cut different sweater shapes from coloured paper to dress our paper doll. Mixing and matching sweater shape (unshaped, shaped, long, short) with different pant/skirt shapes (wide, narrow, tapered, a-line)
Definately gave me a different eye to use when looking in MY closet, lol.
I learned to love my hips, lol.
Sally's books are on my xmas list now!
happy knitting! |
ViolaAnn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 24, 2009
09:31 AM Post #7099085
| Sounds like a great workshop. Hips! LOL I hear you. |
Sally_OR
Eugene, OR
September 25, 2009
12:34 AM Post #7102061
| That's why I knit for everyone else! LOL |
