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Knitting

Honeybunsmom — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:06:24 GMT

Am an avid knitter, what's on your knitting needles now?

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151949 — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:13:25 GMT

I belong to a club that meets every wednesday AM - many of the ladies knit and crochet - I have tried to learn but I just can't get the knack of it - I can't seem to keep things all the same tightness on the needles, so it goes all crooked. I do cross stitch instead.Or if I happen to have an item that needs hand hemmed etc I may take that.

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Pook — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:21:11 GMT

I love knitting and crocheting and learned when I was very young. It does take a long time to get the tension right. I last made a baby afghan last year.

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Biftu — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:22:10 GMT

I've become a lazy knitter. Lately I seem to only want to knit small projects that involve simple patterns that don't require me to pay close attention to what I am knitting. I have been making simple scarfs that I can knit while watching TV. But how many scarfs can I knit! I only like to use nice yarns and the prices are so high.

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rac71 — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:37:05 GMT

Comfort shawl for a friend battling stage 4 melanoma. I'm making it out of Shalimar Yarns Equius in the Alsomar colorway.

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Kathlen — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:45:15 GMT

I'm working on some light knit and crochet layering pieces for Spring and Summer. They are all colorful (variegated yarns) lacy stitches, lightweight yarns - to wear over solid color tops and dresses.

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Still Raining — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:52:34 GMT

I have not knit for a long time, but used to do sweaters. This year I have been thinking about doing a shawl for myself. Maybe I should, hummm.

I do more crochet and have taught a couple of daughters of friends, but overall both skills seem to be dying out. It is such a pity.

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Texasmouse — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:58:07 GMT

On 1/21/2015 MFitz said: I've become a lazy knitter. Lately I seem to only want to knit small projects that involve simple patterns that don't require me to pay close attention to what I am knitting. I have been making simple scarfs that I can knit while watching TV. But how many scarfs can I knit! I only like to use nice yarns and the prices are so high.

Same here. I've been knitting those little square dishcloths out of cotton yarn, while sitting in front of the T.V. I made some and gave them to the girls at the office for Christmas and everybody loves them, saying what a good job they do! Before my granddaughter was born in October, I made a baby afghan for her. I used to knit all kinds of things for my boys when they were little - mittens, scarves, sweaters, etc. but now I just knit simple things that don't require much concentration, just to keep from falling asleep in front of the T.V. after working all day!

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Twoaces — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:14:37 GMT

I love to knit and always have a few works in progress, including simple no brainier ones and a challenging one. My local yarn store has wonderful yarns, offers excellent help, has great classes and is always a source of inspiration. The yarns are irresistible, too, so I have accumulated quite a stash. When I need a new project, I can often shop in my own collection. i have found that the website Ravelry is a fantastic resource as well as a source of inspiration, too. If you haven't joined Ravelry, you are in for a treat!

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HandJive — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:50:58 GMT

On 1/21/2015 honeybuns mom said: Am an avid knitter, what's on your knitting needles now?

Easy Drop Stitch Scarf

I wanted some mindless knitting while recovering from an illness. I'm using two skeins of Noro and it's turning out just like the pattern photo above. I'm happy to find knitters here, but we're everywhere, right!

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HandJive — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:53:57 GMT

On 1/21/2015 Texasmouse said:
On 1/21/2015 MFitz said: I've become a lazy knitter. Lately I seem to only want to knit small projects that involve simple patterns that don't require me to pay close attention to what I am knitting. I have been making simple scarfs that I can knit while watching TV. But how many scarfs can I knit! I only like to use nice yarns and the prices are so high.

Same here. I've been knitting those little square dishcloths out of cotton yarn, while sitting in front of the T.V. I made some and gave them to the girls at the office for Christmas and everybody loves them, saying what a good job they do! Before my granddaughter was born in October, I made a baby afghan for her. I used to knit all kinds of things for my boys when they were little - mittens, scarves, sweaters, etc. but now I just knit simple things that don't require much concentration, just to keep from falling asleep in front of the T.V. after working all day!

Knit Picks dot com recently released several new free dishcloth patterns.

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karenann55 — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:05:26 GMT

Happily knitting sweaters for charity-Knit for Kids!Wonderful way to use yarn I have accumulated over the last few years.

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docsgirl — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:08:47 GMT

I, too, love to knit and find it very relaxing. I'm currently working on a baby blanket for my friend who will become a grandmother in May. It's so simple to knit but works up beautifully. I get a lot of free patterns from Ravelry...a website I highly recommend as did Golfing Nancy.

kathoderay: would you be kind enough to share where you found the pattern for the Drop Stitch Scarf? It's very lovely. I have some drop stitch patterns but don't care for them but yours is delightful. Thanks so much and happy knitting. When I was teaching we had an after school knitting club and called ourselves the Knit Wits. We made a lot for kids in need.

docsgirl

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Kathlen — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:10:45 GMT

On 1/21/2015 Still Raining said:
I have not knit for a long time, but used to do sweaters. This year I have been thinking about doing a shawl for myself. Maybe I should, hummm.

I do more crochet and have taught a couple of daughters of friends, but overall both skills seem to be dying out. It is such a pity.

The "place" to be for knitters and crocheters is Ravelry.com. Not dying out there. I think there are over 2 million members.

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65and fabulous — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:16:48 GMT

I love knitting.....and everything that goes with it! I really adore beautiful yarn, and have quite a huge stash. I love going to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival every year, seeing vendors from all over the country, and buying the most gorgeous yarn.

Right now I am making lots of scarves and mittens and hats! Fun, not too demanding, and really necessary.

I have designed my own version of Isaac's cashmere eternity scarf. I saw him one day as he explained that the perfect measurement is 12x56, so I used two strands of mohair and one of Brown Sheep's "Lamb's Pride"........used huge needles, and finished in two evenings!

Wow, is it warm! I wrap it twice around, so its snug around my neck. I am always cold, so the mohair and wool combination is delicious.

Getting ready to start a big sweater, with seed stitch and lots of cables!

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jackthebear — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:19:29 GMT

how many are on Ravelry?

I have been very lazy with knitting recently too

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Honeybunsmom — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:28:35 GMT

To Kathoderay: like the scarf u made, I've done some lace knitting but find that u really have to concentrate, I love Raverly too, I've done quite a few KALs , I did two with Stephen West. There're a great shawl I did from Raverly called Color Affection , came out so pretty, and I learned how to do short rows too! It was very popular. u made! I've made some lace knitted shawls, they look beautiful when done , but take a lot of concentration while knitting. I too love Raverly and go to the site often, like to see what everyone's made, I've also joined quite a few KALS , done two Stephen West shawls!

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Honeybunsmom — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:31:28 GMT

Sorry for the repeats in my last entry , had trouble with my computer !

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HandJive — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:39:50 GMT

On 1/21/2015 docsgirl said:
I, too, love to knit and find it very relaxing. I'm currently working on a baby blanket for my friend who will become a grandmother in May. It's so simple to knit but works up beautifully. I get a lot of free patterns from Ravelry...a website I highly recommend as did Golfing Nancy.

kathoderay: would you be kind enough to share where you found the pattern for the Drop Stitch Scarf? It's very lovely. I have some drop stitch patterns but don't care for them but yours is delightful. Thanks so much and happy knitting. When I was teaching we had an after school knitting club and called ourselves the Knit Wits. We made a lot for kids in need.

docsgirl

Here it is in PDF format ready to print out.
Easy Drop Stitch Scarf Pattern

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HandJive — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:43:39 GMT

On 1/21/2015 honeybuns mom said: To Kathoderay: like the scarf u made, I've done some lace knitting but find that u really have to concentrate, I love Raverly too, I've done quite a few KALs , I did two with Stephen West. There're a great shawl I did from Raverly called Color Affection , came out so pretty, and I learned how to do short rows too! It was very popular. u made! I've made some lace knitted shawls, they look beautiful when done , but take a lot of concentration while knitting. I too love Raverly and go to the site often, like to see what everyone's made, I've also joined quite a few KALS , done two Stephen West shawls!

What I love about this lace pattern, there's only two rows in the pattern repeat where you have to concentrate. Since there's only 26 stitches in the row, so it's really easy to remember, and fix if you mess up!