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Friday, August 25th, 2006
acrylic
I never block garments made of acrylic yarn. Acrylics are plastics. Plastic has no memory-unless you apply too much heat, in which case acrylic yarn will melt. Follow the manufacturer’s directions, i.e., throw it in the wash and then dry it on low for a few minutes.( Whenever I wash a garment in the machine, no matter the fiber, I turn it inside out which decreases pilling)
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Thursday, August 24th, 2006
because
As a rule, just because the gauge matches doesn’t mean you can play fast and loose with the fiber. If it is a specialty (read fashion) yarn, I don’t substitute. If it is a generic worsted, I will. I have substituted acrylic for wool in a classic cable pattern with no problems. (more…)
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
difficult
The good thing is that my most difficult projects have made me start keeping a knitting diary.
I write down EXACTLY what I did, what I used, what’s wrong with it, & what I think I should do to make it better next time…& I also make notes on washing & wear, & sometimes tape a scrap of yarn to the page…We all, as knitters, should be doing this especially for items such as socks and mittens…and because I also like to substitute different fibers, but to follow a pattern you must match the gauge. (I find I tend to knit a lot looser with yarns that don’t have a lotof elasticity like cotton & cotton blends, than I do with yarns like wool or acrylic. So if I change yarn I make sure to do a very good guage swatch if size is going to matter at all & write everything down in my notes. Just keep in mind that different fibers will give different looks & different feels to the finished product, but isn’t this part of why we knit? To use our creativity & our ideas & create something wonderful, or learn a very important lesson if it doesn’t come out so wonderful! )
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Saturday, August 19th, 2006
I am rarely thrilled with my seams & have tried various methods. Actually I HATE to do the sewing together! This is my weak spot!I hate to assemble and usually try to find ways to fudge it if I can possibly do it. Sometimes I pick up stitches at the shoulder and knit sleeves down to the cuff…knit the front and back of a sweater in the round, you name it. I’ll do ANYTHING to get out of the assembly stage! My second worst thing is tucking in those ends!Grrrrrr….. I heard that many people take classes in finishing, so I’ll give it a thought soon since in order to become a skilled knitter, you must, must, must
troubleshoot and plan every project you want to make…
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
Everyday I check the stats for this blog, so I knot how surfers reach my page. Today someone has been looking for: “knifty knitter loom shawl pattern” and I am able to come up with the following resources:
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Monday, August 14th, 2006
I can crochet but my first love will ALWAYS be knitting!
I love to do cables and I think it is pretty
intimidating to a beginner, but once you catch on, you can impress all your
friends! I’ve never done a pillow, but might like to try. Might be a great way to use
up all those odds and ends I have collected along the way… When I’m working on socks, I use double pointed needles, but I knit
EVERYTHING else on circular needles. It seemed to eliminate one of my
biggest headaches, dropping stitches from the ends of the straight needles
when I set my project down. Now I just zip all those stitches to the middle
of the needle!
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Ohhh, and here it is, this wonderful, MUST HAVE magazine:
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Each issue features more than forty fashion-forward projects by both the premier Seventh Avenue designers and the leading talents in the international fiber arts design industry. Complete, detailed instructions for creating the sweaters are included with exclusive articles, tips and techniques
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Sunday, August 13th, 2006
What yarn could be used that would keep a person comfortable in hot andhumid weather? I do agree cotton is the best, but I haven’t gotten any in my stash for now, so I guess I will be knitting a few nice cable shawls and maybe a sweater in the next coming months. While working on my swatches I also took some time to browse the Net and found this article written for Kellie, who owns an online store where she sells beautifully handmade knitted purses (see the link at the bottom):
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So You Want to Learn to Knit?
By: Sawyer Theron
So have you caught the knitting bug? Have you learned the basic stitches and are now wondering what to do? With a little practice and tips from experienced knitters, you can be creating awesome creations in no time.Once you learn three basic techniques you will find that there are numerous projects you can learn to knit. The three basic foundations of knitting are casting on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Once you master these three techniques you can begin to add more advanced knitting skills.You can learn the basic stitches from other knitters,
online or from a book. You can truly only become a functional knitter from practicing as much as possible.
Starting out you will want to use medium gauge wool yarn which is the easiest yarn to start out with. It may not be the prettiest, flashiest novelty yarn, but it’s the easiest yarn to learn how to knit with. You do not want to use cotton since it has no give in it. Wool has just a bit of stretch so it is much easier to learn with.
Your local yarn shop is a great place for both beginners and veteran knitters. It is an excellent place to have your questions answered when you begin to choose your yarns and patterns.
Knitting has always been a social hobby. Similar to scrap booking where women meet to work on their scrap booking in gatherings called “crops”, knitters have sessions called “stitch and bitch”. Women bring their projects, knit together and chat.
These knitting groups are a great place to learn to knit from experienced knitters. They can give you advice and show you hands on skills. Advanced knitters are also able to improve their skills by watching the talents of others who can share various techniques.
Lessons are a great way to learn basic knitting skills. It is usually worth the money to have someone teach the knit and purl stitches. The local shop usually offers individual or group beginning knitter classes. It will take you just one or two classes before you feel confident enough to attempt an easy project. Of course, outside of class you will want to practice as much as possible.
When you start to knit you will not really begin with a project. Most likely you will learn by knitting a swatch about 2 feet long just for practice. Once you can complete that you will rip it all out, roll it up and start all over again. It is not necessarily fun but you will begin to feel comfortable with the knit and purl stitches. You should not start a real project until you can successfully knit the swatch with no dropped stitches or gaping holes.
The easiest first project is a scarf. It is simple and you really do not have to worry too much about gauge. It is the best project to begin with to practice your skill. If it is summer and a scarf does not sound too appealing, try a decorative scarf in a lightweight cotton yarn that can be used in place of a necklace, or used as a belt.
Knitting is a really fun hobby. You will find it relaxing and enjoyable. You will love all the colors and textures of fibers available. You will love to make things and give them as gifts. Knitting is a great hobby for all seasons and all ages.
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Kelli is the owner of Monetina Creations, an online store showcasing her hand-made knitted creations. You can see her unique knitted purses at monetinacreations.com.
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