Invitation for KAL of the Egeblad & Other Circular Lace Beauties [Archive] - Page 2

DudeWithSticks

07-11-2008, 07:40 PM

We'd love to see how you are doing Lynn.
Okay people! I took a break from knitting blankets, needed one really bad. LOL
So, Rebecca sent me a dishcloth pattern knitted in cotton yarn. (Thanks R) SO, I went to Michaels yesterday and bought some sugar and cream. Bought about 5 little skeins and besides doing Rebecca's recommendation, it was really hard to work the cotton yarn! OMG, was able to do one fairly easily, because it was mainly yo's and knit. But after that one I tried to do another pattern that had a lot of k2tog and s2kp's and k2tbl. Talk about TIGHT!!! I thought that I passed knitting too tight, but any tips on knitting with cotton yarn? And is thread the same way? I was trying out another pattern and I had to p2tbl and I barely could do it! I am not knitting on bamboo, because if I was, I wouldn't have been able to do any of the stitches. I am knitting on KP Options in Wood. Maybe metal is good for cotton thread? I'll post a few pics when I get a chance. I know it's not the place for it, but it is lace and it's sort of a beauty. ;)
Any help/tips going forward would be greatly appreciated!
Have a great weekend all!
--Gino

mwhite

07-11-2008, 07:56 PM

Yep, Gino, ya gotta loosen up for cotton and then it'll slide easier.

Great, Lynn, anxious to see your progress!

lynn893

07-11-2008, 08:37 PM

Ok, just finished row 21, and just to be safe, I inserted a 'lifeline'. :aww: (I'm not expecting to muck up, but I'd rather have a lifeline and not need it, than not have one and need it.)

Here's my progress...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/justme893/knit%20stuff/egeblad002.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/justme893/knit%20stuff/egeblad011.jpg

:woot: now to go and work row 22 and some new sts. :woot:

gargoylelib

07-12-2008, 02:19 AM

Karina

07-12-2008, 05:20 AM

Lynn great job, looks so pretty

Gino - I find the harmonies better than normal wooden needles but they still grip a little, I would recommend working with the options instead. i have both and I definitely prefer the metal. the harmonies just looked to pretty for me to resist buying them.

Minou

07-12-2008, 11:02 AM

Gino,

Cotton and wool are very different from each other. Cotton has no stretch, which means if you normally knit tight, it stays tight. Wool springs back a bit and relaxes when it's blocked so knitting tightly isn't as much of a problem. However, cotton is great for dishcloths so it's worth it. :)

I always use metal needles with cotton. Trying to knit Sugar 'n Cream with bamboo would make me loopy.

Minou

07-12-2008, 11:04 AM

Lynn,

Your doily is so pretty! I love that green. I knit my Egeblad blanket in a soft green wool so I'm biased. Keep up the progress photos. :)

lynn893

07-12-2008, 11:58 AM

Thank you so much, Minou. I actually checked out your blog via the link you posted and your's is spectacular as well! I love that you were so detailed in your images and your descriptions of how you blocked yours. It will help me out tremendously when I get there!

I have a quick question for anyone who can answer....
I'm about to start row 34.
-> 5

(does it mean k5, then put your stitch marker on the 5th st so that becomes the end of the previous row? then start the pattern?)

huh?? can anyone explain this. I know I saw this earlier in this thread, but I don't want to look through a million pages to find it...

Thanks in advance for any help!:muah:

Found it!
Merryknitter,
Thanks and to answer your questions:

Also, I don't understand what ->5 means in row 34...could you explain that to me? You will have a marker at the beginning. When you get to a round that has this, you'll remove the marker, knit the number of stitches it shows, replace the marker, then knit the round. I actually "jogs" the pattern over so that it centers properly as you progress.

I don't mind the questions at all! Get to knittin and enjoy! It's not really a difficult pattern... just has alot of YOs.

lynn893

07-12-2008, 01:19 PM

Another option is to [k1, YO, k1, Yo, k1] into the single yo - this gives a nice smooth edge to the hole.

Can you advise if this worked for the finished product, and what rows was it on?

Thanks!

(PS> I'm going through the entire thread again trying to find an answer to my previous post)

DudeWithSticks

07-12-2008, 05:22 PM

Oh pretty color Lynn! Can't wait to see the finished product :)

Gino, as Mary said, gotta loosen up with cotton and I've never
tried the Harmonies so I don't know how smooth they are but I
have found metal to be the best for cotton in my experience.
I tend to knit a bit tight as well so I often go up a needle size
when working with cotton.

Libbie :)

Thanks Mary, Libbie, and Karina.
Yeah, I do like the woodens ones better than bamboo now, and I still have a few Addi's (metal) I just like the grip, and I do need to loosen up a little. I knit on the tighter side as well and I think that metal will be a good option!
Thanks for your help and knitting the dishclothes are fun, and you are done in no time. LOL and tinking back 30 stitches? Can do that with my eyes closed. LOLOLOL (not that I made a mistake or anything)
:grphug:

Gino

Minou

07-13-2008, 12:16 AM

Lynn,

I'm glad my blocking experience will be useful to you! Keep us posted on your progress. My current two blankets are total blobs and look like nothing, so I'll have to wait to take photos. Alas, I have to fly out of town for work tomorrow and they're both too big to take on the plane. I'll have to wait until Wednesday to start knitting them again!

lynn893

07-13-2008, 10:04 PM

Well, since this piece is working up so quickly, I went out and bought my first addi turbos today - in 40" & 60"!

GOD, they're expensive!!!

I'm used to buying my needles at walmart ($5.97), but couldn't find anything over 29" there, so had to hit the neighbourhood 'knit' shops..... please don't tell my husband! So far, this egeblad has cost me over $80! and I'm sure I'll need to go and buy more cotton fleece for it too! :oo:

But, I'm not really complaining, because those needles will come in handy when I start on all those other beautiful patterns at the kunststrik site! cloud9

gargoylelib

07-14-2008, 03:00 AM

Hi Lynn,

Just out of curiosity how expensive are the Addi's in the States?
I have heard a lot of people talk about them being expensive and
I'm curious if they are cheaper over here in Europe :) I was
checking my LYS for something longer than 80 cm for my Egeblad
and noticed at least here in Finland they are between $9-$13
depending on what size you are buying.

Libbie :)

mwhite

07-14-2008, 09:05 AM

lynn893

07-14-2008, 05:15 PM

I actually live in Canada, and they were $18 per circular needle (and I bought 2!) plus tax for a total of $40.68
:roll: :thud:

Karina

07-14-2008, 05:35 PM

in the uk for 40inch circulars up to a 5.5mm addis cost £3.75. I don't know what the exchange rate is but $40 sounds crazy to me. After paying that much you probably have no money left to pay Mary hush money.LOL

I have never tried Addis, I am so hoping you will love them.

lynn893

07-14-2008, 09:07 PM

hehehe, yeah, I'm broke now. I'm really in trouble if I run out of yarn and have to buy more (the yarn cost me $11.99 plus tax per 215 yards!)

BTW, speaking of that.... this question is for those who have finished this project.... how much yarn (in either yards or metres) did you end up using to complete this [please state whether you did the extension or not]

Thanks! :muah:

Edit:

So, about an hour ago, I started row 46. My husband came downstairs to get himself a cold beer, and on his way back upstairs, decided to start telling me something. I pointedly looked at my knitting and then gave him 'the look'. He smirked at me and went on his way.

So, 10 minutes later, I finish row 46..... well not quite. Row 46 ends with a k2, and I only have 1 st on my left needle! arrrgggg!!!

So, I go to the start of the row, and start investigating each st (following the pattern to see where I messed up).... I missed a yo after the 4th repeat at the beginning..... arrrggggg..... husbands! arrrggggg.....

So, I have to unknit the entire row practically (less 4 repeats)....

How come unknitting takes sooooo much longer than knitting? :(

Anyway, I fixed it, and knitted the next row. Now I think I deserve a cold one after that! hehehe.

gargoylelib

07-15-2008, 03:25 AM

Lynn, that does sound pretty expensive for the needles! I want
to get some to try as everyone goes on about how great they
are. And sorry about the mess up and have to tink back! I know
how it is though...I have the "I'm knitting and I will kill you if I
mess up" look that DH has finally learned... I'm not sure if it's the
stitch markers hanging from my mouth, the extra needles stuck in
my hair or just the crazed look in my eyes but he did finally catch on!
:rofl:

Libbie

DudeWithSticks

07-15-2008, 03:38 AM

I actually live in Canada, and they were $18 per circular needle (and I bought 2!) plus tax for a total of $40.68
:roll: :thud:

In the US they are about the same... about 16-18. I think that I got the 40" cables in bamboo in the Addi's and they cost me about 16 or 17 US.

lynn893

07-15-2008, 10:44 AM

And sorry about the mess up and have to tink back! I know how it is though...I have the "I'm knitting and I will kill you if I mess up" look that DH has finally learned... I'm not sure if it's the stitch markers hanging from my mouth, the extra needles stuck in my hair or just the crazed look in my eyes but he did finally catch on!
:rofl:

Libbie

OMG! That's me to a tee! :hair: :frog: :evil:
Especially with patterns that have such detail (as this one does)
At least the kids (9&11) know the 'knitting rule' - if mommy is counting and looking all crazy, do NOT ask any stupid questions.
Important ones, yes.... but NO stupid ones allowed!
;)

Karina

07-15-2008, 01:05 PM

Lynn you are funny, my kids 2, 7, 13 have yet to learn that rule. maybe I have to practice my crazed look.

mwhite

07-15-2008, 01:12 PM

LOL! We call them "Family Looks"!!! And after 25+ years of practice, they know what that is!!!

mwhite

07-15-2008, 05:44 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2671731399_b9eae15bf6.jpg

Taken from Marianne Kinzel's First Book of Modern Lace Knitting, this was extended to measure 32". Made from a 3/2 Mercerized cotton on size 4 needles. :woot: :woot: :knitting:

DudeWithSticks

07-15-2008, 06:53 PM

OH Mary, that is beautiful!!! It's so "Heartie" LOL How can you do these so fast? GEEEZ. I am taking a break from mine as we speak and starting a scarf for a scarf exchange.
I am trying to find the right pattern to fit the yarn and I have probably done about 10 swatches and frogged them all. I think that I found the right one now, but we'll see.
So, my goal.. is to start the scarf, then once I find the pattern that I like for the exchange, I am doing four rounds on my lace. (two pattern and two knit rounds) But it's taking so long to get around to at least one. (doing my first Niebling and it's a challenge)
I'll send pics when I am done, probably sometime in October... HAHAHAH (jk)
Cheers all...
G

lynn893

07-15-2008, 07:04 PM

WOW, that is beautiful, Mary! :inlove: You really do these up fast!

I have a complaint against my brand new addi turbo's.... the 40" long one sounds like nails on a chalkboard everytime the needles hit one another! :hmm: Seriously, I can't knit with these... my eye is twitching just remembering trying to knit one row with that sound! :gah: Well, there's $20 down the toilet (there's a note on the reciept - no returns on needles or patterns) :pout: Any suggestions besides throwing them in the garbage?

DudeWithSticks

07-15-2008, 07:57 PM

OMG Lynn,
That is horrible!!! If you can't take the sound and want to do something with them, post them on here or on Ravelry and see if anyone wants to buy them.
I really like the Harmony by Knit Picks. The cables are better than the addi's and have no memory. There are two different kinds of Knit Picks Needles.

Harmony is the wood (little to no sound)
Options are the metal (don't know about sound)
But Since I used to use bamboo the Harmonies are great and more slick than the bamboo but not as slick as the metal.
Hope that helps, but seriously, try and sell them and then you won't feel so bad when you buy the Knit Picks.
Also if you are doing these with extentions, even the 40's will be too tight. But with the Knit Picks Cables (interchangables) you can get on set of needles and cables run in 24", 32" 40", 47" and even a 60". The 60"s are my lifesavers. So basically you only need one set of needles and and you can buy different size cables for the needles. I actually bought the set and a set of the 60" cables. And the great thing about that is that they send you two sets of cables for 3.99. Take a look at the links that I provided and call them, they are very very helpful and know the merch.

Harmony Wood Interchangeables:
http://www.knitpicks.com/Options+Interchangeable+Harmony+Wood+Circular+Knit ting+Needle+Tips_NDKPNDETipWD.html

Cables:
http://www.knitpicks.com/Options%20Interchangeable%20Cables_NDKPCables.html

Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions!

--Gino

WOW, that is beautiful, Mary! :inlove: You really do these up fast!

I have a complaint against my brand new addi turbo's.... the 40" long one sounds like nails on a chalkboard everytime the needles hit one another! :hmm: Seriously, I can't knit with these... my eye is twitching just remembering trying to knit one row with that sound! :gah: Well, there's $20 down the toilet (there's a note on the reciept - no returns on needles or patterns) :pout: Any suggestions besides throwing them in the garbage?

gargoylelib

07-16-2008, 02:50 AM

I have a complaint against my brand new addi turbo's.... the 40" long one sounds like nails on a chalkboard everytime the needles hit one another! :hmm: Seriously, I can't knit with these... my eye is twitching just remembering trying to knit one row with that sound! :gah: Well, there's $20 down the toilet (there's a note on the reciept - no returns on needles or patterns) :pout: Any suggestions besides throwing them in the garbage?

That sounds evil! You might ask over in the General Questions forum
if anyone else has had this trouble and if there are any solutions. If
not, then you'd probably find someone in the buy/sell/swap forum
who'd buy or swap them! Hope you work it out!

Libbie :)

gargoylelib

07-16-2008, 02:51 AM

Karina

07-16-2008, 03:07 AM

Mary the table cloth looks great, and I agree You are knitting them super fast.
Lynn - Sorry to hear that the Addis are like that. I have never tried them, went straight for the Knit Picks I have both wood and metal. I personally prefer the metal and have no problem with any sounds coming from them. But if you are sensitive to certain sounds then you would probably be better off going with the wood. Mind you the Knit Pick are cheaper than the Addis so might be worth trying to get the size you need in both wood and metal and then see how you like them. I know there are a lot a people that love Addis so would be worth selling them on to get some of that money back.

mwhite

07-16-2008, 08:10 AM

Mary, as always, that doily is beautiful! How long does it take you
to work out the extensions on these patterns? Do you just do
trial and error or are you channeling lace spirits....? hehe

Libbie :)

Not long... BUT!!! If you'll go back and look at the photo again, you'll see that the outer ring of hearts is denser than the inner ring. A lesson from trial and error... the outer ring actually has too many hearts and wouldn't spread out upon blocking. Therefore, the one I'm working on now will have fewer hearts on that second ring.

Marianne Kinzel actually divides the different patterns into sections so extending hers are quite easy. As long as the total amount of sts on the needle is divisible by the number of sts being worked on a particular section/pattern st line, it will work out.

The first section of hearts had 80 sts, the pattern line had 8 sts to pick up with 2 yos, allowing for 10 hearts. The second section had 240 sts, so I did 30 hearts and it was too many and became evident when I blocked the piece.

My current "Valentine" will have 10 hearts on the first section, 20 on the second and 30 on the third..... I had to change the pattern on 2 lines but it is working out.

lynn893

07-16-2008, 06:02 PM

Regarding my addi turbos..... Even though the receipt stated "no returns", I advised her that the needles were 'defective', and the lady exchanged them without a problem. :yay:

Now to get back to knitting!:knitting:

lynn893

07-20-2008, 05:41 PM

:knitting: I got my Mother interested in trying out one of the kunststrik patterns.... the Spiralen.... :knitting:

She had a bit of an issue casting on 8 sts over 3 needles, so came over and I showed her how.... but she's doing fine now, and is already on row 10...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/justme893/Nanaknitting1.jpg

I'll make sure to take a pic when she finishes! (it's a smaller one, only 33 rows)

mwhite

07-20-2008, 10:09 PM

Looks great, MOM!!!

gargoylelib

07-21-2008, 02:53 AM

Tell Mom it's looking good! That's a nice bright color!

Here's pics of my Egeblad blanket still in process....thought ya'll
would get a kick out of how tight the stitches are packed on my
needle...can't wait to get the longer ones so I can finish this
thing up! Oh and yes, I'm using the blanket as it's own knitting
bag-a great place to keep the yarn and pattern when not in use! :)

Libbie :)

Karina

07-21-2008, 03:00 AM

MUM - What a great start. Lynn she will have to sign up for a KH acct now so she can show off her finished piece and the future lace projects that she surely will do now you got her hooked.

Libbie your Egeblad looks great, how many rows left to do?

mwhite

07-21-2008, 08:06 AM

LOL! Love the self-bagging thing you've done, Libbie! The blue is gorgeous, really shows the design well.

Those needles should be there this week! I have a question about the needles, too... Wonder why there are two cables? I put my Hemlock on them last night and did a couple of rounds...very smooth and the blanket slid nicely on that thin cable.

lynn893

07-21-2008, 12:20 PM

Thanks to all the praise for my Mom's start on 'yo' knitting!
She's been knitting for quite a few years, but usually only does blankets (plain blankets since her chemo) I think she just gets flustered easily when there's too much going on in a pattern.
But, I've been pushing her to tackle other stuff... (been pushing toys on her as well!) hehehe

Libbie, your's looks fantastic! I love the color! I think I'm very close to where you are in this work (I'm on row 62). It's not working up as fast now, so I'll wait a week before posting another image of my progress. :teehee:

gargoylelib

07-22-2008, 02:30 AM

I'm on Row 62 second time around (after Mary's extension rounds)
hehe good guess Lynn! :)

Can't wait to try the Options needle as I've heard so much about
them! I wonder if there are two cables so if you need the same
size needle for another project you can just switch the tips
between projects and use the cord as a stitch holder? I don't know...
I tend not to have many wip's at a time as I'm a bit obsessive about
finishing something before starting something new. I have two
blankets on the needles right now, the Egeblad and a baby blanket
and I'm really wanting to finish them both so I can start my dd's
sweater and a CPH viking version for myself! :) Then only problem
I see in liking the Options is it will mean needing to buy a kit
for myself....hehe oh well, Christmas is coming! :)

Libbie

Karina

07-22-2008, 02:37 AM

Libbie - I was going to buy the complete Options set, but when i worked out the price I found that I actually would save myself £10 by buying the needle tips and cables separately. I do prefer the Metal rather that the wood. have both because the wood is just so pretty to look at. You can check it out on Getknitted.com. I am sure they would send outside of the UK. I have always had excellent service from them.

gargoylelib

07-22-2008, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the tip I'll go check out that website. I figure I'd be happier
just getting the exchange tips in the sizes I use most often. That
has been one drawback for me in the kit that there are sizes that I
will probably never use...now if they ever offer a build your own
kit so you can customize which needles go in then I'd definitely go
for that hehe

Libbie :)

mwhite

07-22-2008, 05:32 PM

TA DA!!!! I just love this pattern and it really turned out great, don't y'all think?

It's 36", used size 3(US) needles and 5/2 mercerized cotton in peach.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2693997804_c2c2290104.jpg

Karina

07-22-2008, 05:47 PM

THat is beautiful mary. The hearts show up more on this one than the first. did you extend it? it seems bigger.

mwhite

07-22-2008, 05:51 PM

Yes, remember I posted earlier regarding the white one that the second round of hearts was too full. I took this one, figured that since the first round had 10, needed the second one to have 20 and the third round has 30. The second round on my white one has 30, way too many. I've also figured out that I can extend it further, if desired to have 45 hearts on the fourth and 60 hearts on the fifth...in case I need to for a larger table or whatever. I am so tickled with it...can't you tell? LOL!

lynn893

07-22-2008, 10:27 PM

It's absolutely beautiful, Mary! You really work these up fast! What's your secret?

gargoylelib

07-23-2008, 02:42 AM

Oh wow Mary, that looks beautiful! You definitely got the spacing
on the hearts right :)

I made a terrible mistake and went to the library yesterday hehe...
They had Marianne Kinzel's Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting
in English and I was stupid enough to check it out. Now I have
even more lace projects to add to my list *sigh* Will I never
learn...:)

I also used my Options needles for the first time last night, just
got the stitches transferred so I can finish up Egeblad and they
do seem like quite nice needles. It was just such a relief to get
all those stitches stretched back out and flowing smoothly again! :)

Libbie

Karina

07-23-2008, 03:11 AM

Mary you have good reason to be pleased with your work. it is so pretty, can't wait to see the one with sixty hearts. I bet you won't be able to help yourself and will cast soon.

Libbie I wish my library had cool books like that

Lisa1216

07-23-2008, 08:05 AM

Mary~That's absolutley beautiful! :inlove: You did a great job on it!

I finished my Egeblad a few weeks ago but still need to block it. Oh well...one of these days......

gargoylelib

07-25-2008, 03:27 AM

*blah* We are finally getting a sunny days here but after all the rain
the humidity is evil! I tried working on my blanket last night and
just ended up getting such sweaty hands that I couldn't knit! I guess
it will have to go back in the bag until the evenings are a bit cooler
again. *sigh* I really really want to get this finished! :)

THe good news is the summer yarns are on sale in the stores and
the cotton lace weight yarn I use for the doilies is included so I'm
going to try and stock up. Let's hope all the colors haven't been
picked out by the time I get to the store hehe...

Libbie :)

mwhite

07-25-2008, 09:06 AM

Awww, so sorry but I do understand that humidity! It's been 101-103 here that last week or so. Great news on the cotton lace yarns!

lynn893

07-25-2008, 12:15 PM

I have a stupid question.

After I block this, I'm thinking (if it fits) to use it on my diningroom table. The wash instructions on the lable of the yarn I'm using state hand wash, roll gently in towel, lay flat to dry (Cotton Fleece - 80%cotton/20%merino wool).

Will I have to block it again every time I wash it???????

mwhite

07-25-2008, 12:42 PM

Hmmmm, good question... with the cotton content maybe but if you'll medium starch it when you block, it may last a couple of washes before you'll have to... I would say do a light blocking, by hand whenever you wash like you would any cotton garment.... I would NOT put it in a dryer and be sure to wash it on a gentle cycle with light aggitation.

msmelody

07-26-2008, 06:56 AM

I am about 50 rows into my first lace project, the Queen Anne's Lace. I am getting addicted to lace, and have almost abandoned socks.

mwhite

07-26-2008, 07:45 AM

WONDERFUL, Joanne!!! Please share photos of your progress! The QAL is gorgeous!

Karina

07-26-2008, 09:19 AM

Joanne had to look it up. very pretty have saved the PDF.
Here is a link http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/files/QueenAnnesLace.pdf

lynn893

07-26-2008, 09:25 PM

I've just finished row 75 and was about to start row 76, when this stumped me.

I have a question.... regarding: kbl1

now, I know it means knit in the back of the loop (when you do this, your right needle goes into the back of the loop on the left needle).

but here's my question,

Is the right needle supposed to go into that stitch normally as to knit (making an 'x' with the needles) or is the right needle supposed to be turned around to face the same way the left needle is facing and go into the stitch that way???????

mwhite

07-26-2008, 10:03 PM

Make an X with the two needles.

lynn893

07-26-2008, 10:06 PM

thank you Mary.

I also posted my question in the knitting question area, as I wasn't sure if anyone doing our egeblad would be on tonight!

Yippee, I can continue row 76!

:woot: :woohoo: :woot:

lynn893

07-28-2008, 01:57 PM

Next question...

(I hope I don't get into trouble for double posting here) :aww:

I'm about to work row 83 on my Egeblad (it would have been a knit row except for the (yo) 5 times).

[*k, except for the 5 yo: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1*]

I remember reading some tip regarding doing this differently so it makes a better 'hole'

Does anyone remember?

mwhite

07-28-2008, 02:16 PM

MMario made the suggestion to k1,yo,k1,yo,k1. It does smooth out the hole.

lynn893

07-28-2008, 05:25 PM

This will be my last question regarding the Egeblad...

Can anyone point me towards a quick tutorial on the finishing off of this? (with reference to the sts that I'm supposed to be doing)

K1 st onto RN and then finish off with a crochet hook.
*3 sts tog with dc/sc, 8 chain; rep * across.

This might as well be German! hehehe!

I"m thinking the k1 is supposed to stay on the crotchet needle until the very end? So it can be used to finish off?

Then is it:
*push crochet hook through 3 sts, yo, pull crotchet hook through all 3, then chain 8.
repeat...

Then how do I end it using the very first k1 st that's been sitting on my crotchet hook?

Thank you so much for all your help, and I absolutely loved working on this project!

mwhite

07-28-2008, 06:03 PM

lynn893

07-28-2008, 06:15 PM

That stitch is used to start your bindoff and is replaced everytime you end your chain 8...then, at the end, you'll have it at the end of your last ch8 and push the hook through the part at which you began...which is now the end, yo, pull through, cut the yarn about 6-8" from that stitch, pulling through all the way!~ LOLOL! Now, I just proofed this and I think I confused myself! Clear as mud, huh???

ummmm...

ok..... k1.
using crotchet hook, 3 sts tog, yo, pull crotchet hook through all. Chain 8.

From the last loop after the chain 8, do you go straight to the 3 tog again, or do you k1 again?

sorry, Mary, your clear as mud as messed me up.

:roflhard:

mwhite

07-28-2008, 06:48 PM

Yep, that last loop from the next chain 8 stays on the hook for you to pull your YO through! You got it!

lynn893

07-28-2008, 07:52 PM

ok, I'm working on it now....

dang, I've only done about 15 loops (repeats) and my fingers are aching......

how do crotcheters do it? :aww:

Mary, does this look right?
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/justme893/knit%20stuff/egeblad101.jpg

mwhite

07-28-2008, 10:05 PM

Oh YES!!! It looks perfect!

lynn893

07-28-2008, 11:58 PM

I'm finished..... I'll block it tomorrow or wednesday...

that crotchet edging was absolute murder! my hand is throbbing....

but.... ta da!!!! :inlove: :woot: :inlove:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/justme893/knit%20stuff/egeblad112.jpg

gargoylelib

07-29-2008, 02:52 AM

lynn893

07-29-2008, 11:35 AM

Hey Lynn, great job on the Egeblad! Can't wait to see it blocked out :)

I feel so jealous of you for getting it done! My Egeblad is in hibernation
waiting for some cooler evenings. I just can't sit under that wooly
blanket and knit while I'm all sweaty hehe

Libbie :)Thank you, Libbie. I really enjoyed this project! It was my first lace work - and I can't believe that it wasn't harder than it was.... considering when you look at it, it looks like it must have taken months and tons of hard work, it actually worked up pretty fast (as least until about row 50, that is) :teehee:

Anyway, my grapevine sweater is in hibernation.... I can hear it calling to me.... lynn.... lynnnnnn.... over here......... hehehe, but I completely understand the 'too hot to work on THAT project' mentality!

I have to go to romni to see if they have pins and then I can block mine.... I'll post an image when completely finished.

(I also have to check out minou's blocking thread again, just to refresh it in my mind!)

Minou

08-13-2008, 09:17 PM

My Kometenstern is finished! It's a whopping 62" and took 1000 yds to knit 97 rounds. Photos are on Ravelry at: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Minou/schleuderblatt and on my blog at http://minou14.livejournal.com/14206.html

It's pinned out and drying on my bed as I write this. I'm so excited to have it done!

-Rebecca

mwhite

08-13-2008, 09:27 PM

It's absolutely gorgeous!! Nice swirl to the pattern and as usual, your work is excellent! :cheering: :woot: :yay: :muah:

gargoylelib

08-14-2008, 01:53 AM

oh wow, Rebecca, that is beautiful! Love that color and the pattern
is really lovely. Great work as always!

Libbie :)

DudeWithSticks

08-16-2008, 11:07 PM

WOW WOW WOW.. it's a beaut R...
It came out beautiful...
Hi all,
Been away and knitting a few other projects before I get to another lace project. But working on a Neibling as well, and have about 30 more rounds to go. I hope I have enough yarn.
I'll post as soon as I am done!
Be well all and stay out cool.
:hug:
Gino

My Kometenstern is finished! It's a whopping 62" and took 1000 yds to knit 97 rounds. Photos are on Ravelry at: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Minou/schleuderblatt and on my blog at http://minou14.livejournal.com/14206.html

It's pinned out and drying on my bed as I write this. I'm so excited to have it done!

-Rebecca

Minou

08-17-2008, 01:48 PM

I finished another blanket and it's blocking today. It's nowhere near as complex as Kometenstern, but I love how delicate and simple it is. If this pattern were ever readily available, it would be a great one for beginners to these blankets. As it is, you need to sell your soul on eBay to get the magazine since it's also full of Niebling designs.

http://minou14.livejournal.com/14452.html
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Minou/strawberry-ice-cream-blanket

Gino, I can't wait to see yours when you finish!

lynn893

08-17-2008, 07:42 PM

You've been busy, Minou! :yay: Those are stunning! AND, I love the colors! I always thought this type of work should be done in neutrals, but not anymore! Now, looking through my stash to start the Hemlock, I'm looking at all my colored yarns as well! :knitting:

I still have NOT blocked my Egeblad (or the Spiralen I finished as well), but I will post pics when I do! I promise. :teehee:

Minou

08-17-2008, 08:57 PM

This blanket, Kometenstern and Alita were all made as gifts. I asked my friends what color made them the happiest and then bought the yarn that matched their favorite color. I don't think Kometenstern would have looked as good in a lighter color, so there was a little picking and choosing when it came to the patterns, but it all worked out in the end. I'm really happy with all three of them and can't wait to gift them. I'm moving in less than two weeks and these are reverse going away presents for my three closest friends here.

It seems like I've been busy, but these took me ages! I started Kometenstern in early JUNE and the pink blanket in late June. I diverted off into BSJ's again for a while there. If I weren't moving so soon, they'd probably still be hibernating somewhere. :)

Now that it's getting cooler, I'm getting the urge to knit more again!

dustinac

08-29-2008, 09:50 AM

mwhite

08-29-2008, 10:12 AM

Ok so I think I'm finally ready to begin the Egeblad or at least order the yarn from it...do you think KP's Comfy (http://www.knitpicks.com/Comfy+Yarn_YD5420171.html)would be a good choice :happydance:

I stumbled about Herber Niebling yesterday on Ravelry...his work is so beautiful!! I ordered the Lyra pattern :inlove:

I LOVE cotton!!! As a blankie, it should be nice!

Niebling sure has some beautiful pieces and there are tons of them!!! I have the Lyra pattern, just trying to finish up some WIPs so I can try it! I really like the round one. I also wanna do "Tischedecke"...not sure if it's a Niebling but I think it is. Check out "Fleegle" on Ravelry, she did the Tischedecke into a blanket....gorgeous!
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/fleegle/tischdecke-afghan

Minou, as usual, you have produced yet another beauty and your work is so divine! :muah: :yay: :yay: :yay:

dustinac

08-29-2008, 10:16 AM

Thank you!
Tischdecke is beautiful :inlove:

I've been going through the thread and everyone has done such a great job on their lace items...Everything is gorgeous!! :inlove:

gargoylelib

09-08-2008, 12:17 PM

At last, I got the cool weather and proper motivation and got my
Egeblad blanket finished! I was never so happy to do that final crochet
stitch on the edge and fasten off haha. Mary, I could have never
finished it without you sending me those 60" circulars. Thank you,
thank you!! I'm going to try and get a pic of the unblocked blanket
and I have no idea when I'll get a pic of it blocked as I'm still trying
to come up with a cunning plan for blocking. I just have no room
anywhere and my dh said the bed is off limits! haha Right now
I'm thinking about trying to put in the living room floor after bedtime
and putting stuff around it so the dog can't get on it...we'll see :)

Libbie

Karina

09-08-2008, 12:39 PM

Libbie - Can't wait to see the photos. Did you do the extensions or the original pattern. how big did it end up.

gargoylelib

09-10-2008, 12:06 AM

Ok here's the pics of the unblocked blanket. Karina, I did the
extension rounds and unblocked it comes out to about 45" across.
I'm curious to see what blocking does to it hehe....

Libbie :)

mwhite

09-10-2008, 12:18 AM

Karina

09-10-2008, 04:17 AM

Looks great Libbie even before blocking. what weight yarn did you use and needle size. Just trying to get an idea. would like to make my in-laws a blanket for Christmas using the cascade Eco that I got. so am wondering it it would be big enough to be a blanket. would like it to be at least 5 ft across.

Did start the Alita for them but I think they would like the more intricate pattern of the Egeblad, Might make the Alita for my Brother.

gargoylelib

09-10-2008, 06:17 AM

Karina, according to Ravelry the yarn I used is aran weight but I've
never believed it haha It seems thinner than that to me but I guess
yarn weights are a bit hard to pin down exactly. The ball band
suggests size 4mm needles to get 18 sts/ 4". I used size 5 mm
needles because I wanted it to still be quite dense. I think I could
have easily used the next size or two up and still had a nice definition
between the solid bits and the lacy bits. Hopefully I'll be doing some
blocking soon and can let you know how large it blocks out to. It
definitely has a lot of stretch to it!

Mary, I love that you made the extension rounds! It made this
pattern be definitely translateable into a lap blanket. After my
sister in law saw the pics she is wanting me to make a couple in
pink for her two little girls so I'll definitely be using those
extensions again!

I kinda stalled out on this project when the summer heat hit and
just could not knit with a wooly blanket on my lap haha Then when
the weather cooled and I dug it back out, I had sort of lost the
"rhythm" and had a hard time facing those millions of stitches! :)
I look forward to doing some more now that the weather is cool
and there won't be any need for long breaks so that I lose
motivation!

Libbie :)

DudeWithSticks

09-18-2008, 03:42 PM

Oh Libbie, you're so welcome and I'm so glad I could help.

Your Egeblad is Beautiful!!! I think you're the only one besides me that did the extensions! That really gives me a lift! Thanks!!!

Doesn't it look like a dream after blocking the Hemlock?....ugh...I did a modified pattern but don't know if I wanna knit another one.

Can't wait to see it when you get it blocked!!! :yay:

Hey All,
Need to start another blankie... I am almost finished with my lace blanket and ran out of yarn... Should be here on Tuesday!!! I'll post when I get them. It's from a book that Rebecca turned me on to. And believe me it's really really really hard and a challenge.
Been on other projects and work work work. So haven't been here in a bit. All of your projects look so great!

And Mary, I did the extentions too, so your hard work was not wasted!!!
Everyone loves that over the hemlock, but I think that I will always favor the hemlock pattern cause I guess it was my first lace bit project!!!
See you all soon!

mwhite

09-18-2008, 09:37 PM

Oh, Gino, it's always nice to talk to you! You always give me lots of encouragement and a great lift! :muah:

I am anxious to see your new "Beauties"!!! :flirt: :flirt: :flirt:

DudeWithSticks

10-01-2008, 02:15 AM

Where is everyone??? :) Hope everyone is well!!! Here is a few pic of one of the lace patterns that I just completed!
It was one of the hardest challenges that I have ever done... EVER!

Anyway, here's a pic of the finished throw and also a few links to see it in full size. It turned out to be about 5.5 feet. Used Eco Wool in colorway 8049 "Tarnish"
It's from a book from Lacis...
Link on Ravelry
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitted-lace-designs-of-the-modern-mode-book-1-kazuko-ichida
Knitted Lace Designs of The Modern Mode, Book 1 (Kazuko Ichida)
It's pattern #5 and it's a hexagonal floral motif. There are a few different names that they are calling it.
Glockenblume and La Promenade dans la Foret
Took about 3.5 hanks about 1600 yds.

Now onto another lace project! What to do next?
Come on peeps, the weather is getting colder!

http://www.ginotanabe.com/images/ichida5_001.jpg
http://www.ginotanabe.com/images/ichida5_002.jpg
http://www.ginotanabe.com/images/ichida5_003.jpg
http://www.ginotanabe.com/images/ichida5_004.jpg
http://www.ginotanabe.com/images/ichida5_005.jpg

:woohoo: YAY it's done!

Karina

10-01-2008, 07:53 AM

Gino - that is an amazing piece of work. Beautiful. where did you get the book from?

mwhite

10-01-2008, 07:57 AM

I agree wholeheartedly! Looks like it was a tremendous amount of knitting, too! Great job, Gino!

DudeWithSticks

10-01-2008, 01:06 PM

Gino - that is an amazing piece of work. Beautiful. where did you get the book from?

Thanks Karina...
I purchased the book from www.lacis.com (http://www.lacis.com). It's quite an expensive book, but they have some of the most beautiful Herbert Neibling patterns in there.
Knitted Lace Designs of The Modern Mode, Book 1 (Kazuko Ichida)
Most all of the patterns are Neiblings, some are original and some have been altered slightly, meaning a different trim has been added or removed etc. But the ladies at Lacis told me that they are Neibling patterns.

Gino

DudeWithSticks

10-01-2008, 01:12 PM

I agree wholeheartedly! Looks like it was a tremendous amount of knitting, too! Great job, Gino!

Thanks Mary!!! Remember when I first approached you about the Hemlock and wanted you to do the KAL with me? And hold my hand through it all? :aww: You were so supportive and helpful. Thanks for that :muah: :hug: and now between you and Rebecca have got me hooked on lace!
After completing this pattern the repeats were so complicated as to so many different sts in one repeat, that when I look at another lace pattern, I say WOW how easy is that. LOLOLOL...

Not a bad thing, could be a lot worse things I could be addicted to. :)
Cheers All...