blahI thought I'd share my latest knitting finished object, it's a capelet that can be worn as a capelet or a cowl. It's more of a hot pink than in the photo, looks a bit red in the photos, made from mohair.
( Pics behind cut )
Knit on a 24" circular, US #10/6mm . Made from hot pink mohair in stash, looks more red in the photos but it's a mid-dark hot pink.
Pattern is here (and yes it's also on Ravelry):
http://www.rainydaygoods.com/lace-capel
( Pics behind cut )
Knit on a 24" circular, US #10/6mm . Made from hot pink mohair in stash, looks more red in the photos but it's a mid-dark hot pink.
Pattern is here (and yes it's also on Ravelry):
http://www.rainydaygoods.com/lace-capel
In a nutshell, my biology teacher is having a baby boy soon and as a gift, I wanted to knit the baby a DNA model toy.
The pattern calls for DPN's but I'm pretty unfamiliar with them for now, so I was wondering if it would be possible to knit with circular needles instead.
I'm still pretty new to knitting, but I've seen some patterns that allow for the use of either type of needles. I looked around for an answer but wasn't able to get a clear yes or no.
As a side note, I also wanted to knit a Binary Scarf. but this also calls for DPNS, but because it is a scarf, could you not just use flat needles?
Just wondering.
...and yes, yes I am a dork.
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curious
So I'm starting Knitty's Jaden, and I'm a little confused by:
Scallop Lace Pattern
(Worked over a multiple of 9 sts + 2):
Row 1 [RS]: K1, [k1, yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo] to last st, k1.
Even-Numbered Rows 2-6 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: K1, [yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo, k1] to last st, k1.
Row 5 [RS]: K1, p to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for pattern.
Shaping Note:
Within the lace pattern, each [yo] is paired with a decrease. When increasing or decreasing at edge of work (ie. when shaping waist, sleeves, etc.), be sure to keep lace pattern correct. Do not work a [yo] if there are not enough sts to work its accompanying decrease.
I kind of get what the shaping note means, but I'm not totally sure about how best to execute it. Any tips?
Thanks!
Scallop Lace Pattern
(Worked over a multiple of 9 sts + 2):
Row 1 [RS]: K1, [k1, yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo] to last st, k1.
Even-Numbered Rows 2-6 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: K1, [yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo, k1] to last st, k1.
Row 5 [RS]: K1, p to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for pattern.
Shaping Note:
Within the lace pattern, each [yo] is paired with a decrease. When increasing or decreasing at edge of work (ie. when shaping waist, sleeves, etc.), be sure to keep lace pattern correct. Do not work a [yo] if there are not enough sts to work its accompanying decrease.
I kind of get what the shaping note means, but I'm not totally sure about how best to execute it. Any tips?
Thanks!
Sock Wars was meant to start on friday. I signed up, paid my admin fee, and heard nothing. I have been unable to log on to the site, also.
I received a bunch of emails earlier this morning replying to an email which I did not get, which seemed to imply that I (and a bunch of other people) have been refused access to the site, due to personal problems of the woman organising it. Again, I've had nothing from the site.
I tried to email the paypal address, and got a bounce.
I guess I'm not doing sock wars.
Anyone else have more idea what's going on?
I received a bunch of emails earlier this morning replying to an email which I did not get, which seemed to imply that I (and a bunch of other people) have been refused access to the site, due to personal problems of the woman organising it. Again, I've had nothing from the site.
I tried to email the paypal address, and got a bounce.
I guess I'm not doing sock wars.
Anyone else have more idea what's going on?
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disappointed
Has anyone seen a pattern near something like this? I'm almost willing to pay the twenty four dollars, or search e-bay and wear a name brand I like it so much.
( Here's the larger picture in case the direct link doesn't work for some reason. )
Edit: Damn, it's not on e-bay.
( Here's the larger picture in case the direct link doesn't work for some reason. )
Edit: Damn, it's not on e-bay.
Thank you to those of you who offered your translating services for the Kellokukka Shawl.
For those of you who want an English translation of the shawl for yourself:
I emailed Elina (the designer) for permission to ask for a translation and also to see if she had any plans to offer a translation on her website. She alerted me that does have a friend working on the translation, which she plans to make available on her website as a pdf during the next week. She sent me the "raw translation" to edit through for her, but asked me not to send it on to anyone else since it is a raw translation. So keep an eye on her site and on Ravelry for the English version!!
For those of you who want an English translation of the shawl for yourself:
I emailed Elina (the designer) for permission to ask for a translation and also to see if she had any plans to offer a translation on her website. She alerted me that does have a friend working on the translation, which she plans to make available on her website as a pdf during the next week. She sent me the "raw translation" to edit through for her, but asked me not to send it on to anyone else since it is a raw translation. So keep an eye on her site and on Ravelry for the English version!!
i haven't posted on here in a while because i've been super busy writing and dancing, but i've still been knitting! i've been buying undyed sugar and cream in cones and experimenting with all kinds of dyes. it took me a while to get the hang of it, but i've taught myself a lot. incidentally, of everything i've tried, RIT liquid dyes are far and away my favorite. everybody loves procion but i've found that the colors often come out different from the swatches.
anyway, here are pics of the hats i've been making. yarn is doubled and knitted on 10.5 needles. i knitted 20 of them in two months!
( Read more... )
anyway, here are pics of the hats i've been making. yarn is doubled and knitted on 10.5 needles. i knitted 20 of them in two months!
( Read more... )
I'm getting ready to start a fairly big project and I'm not certain what length circular needles I'll need.
I'm knitting a skirt, in the round, on size 2 (American) needles, out of a 4-ply worsted (Caron Simply soft) at 6 stitches per inch. To start off with I'm going to have 360 stitches. I've got a set of size 2, 29 inch circular needles. Will I need a longer set of needles or is that enough? I've never worked on a project with that many stitches before, so I don't know if the needles I already have are big enough.
Thanks a bunch!
I'm knitting a skirt, in the round, on size 2 (American) needles, out of a 4-ply worsted (Caron Simply soft) at 6 stitches per inch. To start off with I'm going to have 360 stitches. I've got a set of size 2, 29 inch circular needles. Will I need a longer set of needles or is that enough? I've never worked on a project with that many stitches before, so I don't know if the needles I already have are big enough.
Thanks a bunch!
These are the first socks I have actually made for myself, which was a different type of learning lesson, since I actually had the feet they were intended for near. Everyone else I have made socks for lives on the other side of the US, so it is quite different.
This yarn was actually part of a Louet sock dye kit. I used their dye in the kit to dye the yarn, but didn't actually care for the sock pattern that was in the kit . . . partially because it was written for feet that are smaller than my feet. Definitely not a size 7, oh well. I love this yarn and the colors much better knitted up. I will admit, I didn't really care for the colors when I had dyed the yarn, but I really do love it all knitted up.
( Onto the socks! )
This yarn was actually part of a Louet sock dye kit. I used their dye in the kit to dye the yarn, but didn't actually care for the sock pattern that was in the kit . . . partially because it was written for feet that are smaller than my feet. Definitely not a size 7, oh well. I love this yarn and the colors much better knitted up. I will admit, I didn't really care for the colors when I had dyed the yarn, but I really do love it all knitted up.
( Onto the socks! )
So this is rediculous, I'm making a webpage to track and advertise my knitting company.
Does anyone have the link to make the little icons that have the outline of the eventual FO and the percentage that it's completed? Did I describe that clearly at all? Bah.
Lots of love to all!
Does anyone have the link to make the little icons that have the outline of the eventual FO and the percentage that it's completed? Did I describe that clearly at all? Bah.
Lots of love to all!
- Mood:busy
- Music:Fake Problems
i've been watching this community for a while and i love reading the posts!
as most of you are aware this sunday is mother's day and i got the idea that i would like to knit my mother a small bunch of flowers. i'm low on cash and she always loves handmade gifts from me...i also thought it would be a good way to use up some different yarns i have laying around.
does anyone have any suggestions for some free patterns on-line for flowers? i did a quick look and i mostly found flat flowers meant as decorations for hats and the like. i would like to make flowers with a stem...maybe something i could put in a little vase for her.
thanks in advance for any help!
- Mood:
rushed
... so I've heard others here swear by the Boyfriend Sweater Curse, but what have you knitted for a (Significant Other) SO without detriment to the relationship?
What HAS broken up your very healthy and in-no-other-way-was-it-your-fault relationships? (ha. I mean, I know YOU didn't do anything wrong.)
He mentioned a wanting a "woolie"...
Never heard of it? Here's some research to get you started:
Wiki's Sweater Curse Entry
DailyKnitter's Entry
Knitter's Review Forumn Entry
You Knit What?? Entry
and my favorite:
Knitty's Entry
What HAS broken up your very healthy and in-no-other-way-was-it-your-fault relationships? (ha. I mean, I know YOU didn't do anything wrong.)
He mentioned a wanting a "woolie"...
Never heard of it? Here's some research to get you started:
Wiki's Sweater Curse Entry
DailyKnitter's Entry
Knitter's Review Forumn Entry
You Knit What?? Entry
and my favorite:
Knitty's Entry
Searching through Ravelry (it's the devil!!), I found this shawl.... the Kellokukka. It's a very simple triangular shawl that would look absolutely stunning with a very special yarn I have in my stash.
However, the pattern is only available in Finnish. I do very well at reading charts, but am concerned that I might misunderstand the chart key or miss some important instruction because I'm not able to read the pattern in the written language.
I am from Germany, but am living in the United States. Is there anyone who can help me translate this pattern (or at least the key points) into either German or English?
Thank you!!
However, the pattern is only available in Finnish. I do very well at reading charts, but am concerned that I might misunderstand the chart key or miss some important instruction because I'm not able to read the pattern in the written language.
I am from Germany, but am living in the United States. Is there anyone who can help me translate this pattern (or at least the key points) into either German or English?
Thank you!!
I'm moving into an apartment with a few friends for the first time ever in September, and I'd like to knit myself a simple afghan over the summer in time for me moving in. I've looked everywhere that I could think of online and couldn't fine any easy fast patterns...
I'm looking for something that would have me knitting small squares of different colors or whatever and then stitching them together at the end...if I took on something bigger than that I'd lose interest...
So cookies in advance for anyone that has any patterns for me! :)
I'd also love if whatever sites I'm given had a pic of the finished project, but it's not essential...
I'm looking for something that would have me knitting small squares of different colors or whatever and then stitching them together at the end...if I took on something bigger than that I'd lose interest...
So cookies in advance for anyone that has any patterns for me! :)
I'd also love if whatever sites I'm given had a pic of the finished project, but it's not essential...
If you are my swap partner on craftster, run away now.
I'm in need of some knitting related Photoshop skills. I'm making a Star Trek: Enterprise themed knitting bag and I would LOVE to have a picture of Trip Tucker knitting. I know it can be done, I've seen Spock knitting. Me, I have ZILCH in the photoshop skills department. Can anyone help? I send cookies. And more details if needed. THANKS!!!
I'm in need of some knitting related Photoshop skills. I'm making a Star Trek: Enterprise themed knitting bag and I would LOVE to have a picture of Trip Tucker knitting. I know it can be done, I've seen Spock knitting. Me, I have ZILCH in the photoshop skills department. Can anyone help? I send cookies. And more details if needed. THANKS!!!
has anyone felted colinette number 5
if so, what was the result
if so, what was the result
I've finished all the animal squares in my animal baby blanket, and a technique that was suggested to me by my LYS lady was to knit over the existing work in other colours for little bits?
What is that technique called, and where can I find a tutorial?
Or am I just crazy prego and not listening?
btw, for anybody interested in seeing the work so far, it's on my ravelry page.
What is that technique called, and where can I find a tutorial?
Or am I just crazy prego and not listening?
btw, for anybody interested in seeing the work so far, it's on my ravelry page.
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- walden121 : The first socks I knitted for myself [+10]
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- ickapiga : mudder's day [+13]
- dleighr : New Boyfriend mentioned he wants something [+31]
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