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Forum: General Knitting 07-25-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By Calamintha
Just wanted to mention that you can use those...

Just wanted to mention that you can use those push pins that they sell at stationary departments of stores for lace blocking. They do not rust. I find T-pins are not sold many places and the push...
Forum: How-to Questions 07-10-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By Calamintha
I've been knitting lace for about 10 years and I...

I've been knitting lace for about 10 years and I can tell you that usually randomly decreasing in a pattern to get rid of excess stitches will often get you into more trouble later on. If you are...
Forum: General Knitting 07-09-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,779
Posted By Calamintha
Paton's Decor is a blend similar to Encore. If...

Paton's Decor is a blend similar to Encore. If you want a nice superwash wool I would recommend Cascade 220 Superwash. Very nice yarn reasonably priced.
Forum: General Knitting 07-05-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By Calamintha
I think handdyed could mean solid colors whereas...

I think handdyed could mean solid colors whereas handpainted is usually applied to yarns with sections of different colors.

Self striping is usually applied to yarns that have long enough runs of...
Forum: Pattern Central 07-04-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By Calamintha
Sounds like your needles may not have a sharp...

Sounds like your needles may not have a sharp enough tip on them. Some needles are fairly blunt you will find it easier to knit socks with needles that have a sharp tip that lets you dig into the...
Forum: Pattern Central 07-03-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By Calamintha
I wouldn't recommend Socks Soar. Sensational...

I wouldn't recommend Socks Soar. Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch is a much better book with lots more patterns. The patterns are also adaptable to any size foot. Neither of the books...
Forum: General Knitting 07-03-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By Calamintha
I use natural fibers almost all the time and when...

I use natural fibers almost all the time and when I join yarn I always spit splice aka felted join. That way the join is nearly invisible and there are no ends to weave in. It does not work with...
Forum: General Knitting 07-01-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,254
Posted By Calamintha
Another vote for Barbara Walker's Stitch...

Another vote for Barbara Walker's Stitch Treasuries, vol. 1 & 2. They are expensive but worth every penny. If you are on a budget, try the Harmony Guides. They are good for the money.
Forum: Pattern Central 06-28-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,579
Posted By Calamintha
Oh, ok, you're talking about the Stonington...

Oh, ok, you're talking about the Stonington Shawl. Sorry, I'm a little slow today. :lol:

The pattern specifies the Schoolhouse Press Shetland wool which is "jumper" weight, i.e. fingering weight...
Forum: Pattern Central 06-27-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,579
Posted By Calamintha
Jeremy, Shetland wool is a type of wool that...

Jeremy, Shetland wool is a type of wool that comes from the Shetland breed of Sheep. Most of the time when the term is used in lace knitting it refers to what is called "jumper weight" (which is...
Forum: How-to Questions 06-25-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By Calamintha
Between the purl and the knit I don't do anything...

Between the purl and the knit I don't do anything different as you have the yarn in front already from doing the purl. However, between the knit and the purl I wrap the yarn all the way around the...
Forum: How-to Questions 06-23-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,724
Posted By Calamintha
I did my first pair of socks on dpns and did not...

I did my first pair of socks on dpns and did not enjoy it at all. It was actually a couple of years before I made another attempt and the second time I decided to try the 2 circ method. Boy, what a...
Forum: General Knitting 06-21-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,174
Posted By Calamintha
A stitch pattern dictionary is a book of stitch...

A stitch pattern dictionary is a book of stitch patterns such as you would need if you wanted to design your own garments. For instance you could take a basic sweater pattern and use a lace stitch or...
Forum: Pattern Central 06-21-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,417
Posted By Calamintha
I'm so sorry about your mother. There is a...

I'm so sorry about your mother. There is a beautiful shawl pattern by Lucy Neatby that looks like angel wings that might be what you are looking for:

http://www.blackberry-ridge.com/fflower.htm
Forum: How-to Questions 06-21-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By Calamintha
For future reference, the ideal thing is to do a...

For future reference, the ideal thing is to do a knitted on edging which solves the problem of sewing. Basically you cast the stitches for the edging onto the needle you used to knit the original...
Forum: General Knitting 06-07-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,611
Posted By Calamintha
There have been a lot of people with the...

There have been a lot of people with the Knitpicks Options that have had the cable break off from the needle. There was a thread on the Knitters Review forum about it:
...
Forum: General Knitting 06-07-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By Calamintha
One thing I would point out is that the Wool-ease...

One thing I would point out is that the Wool-ease is machine washable while the Elann yarns are not so if you substitute the cardi will have to be handwashed. Dunno whether that makes a difference to...
Forum: How-to Questions 06-04-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By Calamintha
When you have a YO before SKP make sure when you...

When you have a YO before SKP make sure when you go to pass the slipped stitch over that you are getting the slipped stitch and not the YO before it. YOs can slide around and you might mistake it for...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-30-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By Calamintha
I've made a few circular shawls and I weave it in...

I've made a few circular shawls and I weave it in the same way I would with any other yarn end. I've never had a problem with the end coming loose.

You're right about getting started. It's a huge...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-27-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By Calamintha
Yes, you are doing it correctly if you have a...

Yes, you are doing it correctly if you have a hole. There are other ways of doing increases that do not leave holes if you don't want the hole. Check the videos for the other increases like Kfb and...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-16-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By Calamintha
Leaf patterns have a tendency to do that because...

Leaf patterns have a tendency to do that because of the juxtaposition of knit and purl stitches. I'm making the French Trellis Border scarf with Kid Seta and am seeing some of that. Kid Seta is an...
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