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Forum: General Knitting 08-05-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,011
Posted By Mazie
Father's Day Cardigan from lion brand, I love the...

Father's Day Cardigan from lion brand, I love the look of this sweater.

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L0144AD.html?noImages=&service=801&letterId=55566
Forum: General Knitting 06-24-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,135
Posted By Mazie
For some really nice (free) knitting patterns for...

For some really nice (free) knitting patterns for sweaters look in http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEff11/index.php

Lots of neat stuff, and did I mention free.....?
Forum: General Knitting 06-24-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,628
Posted By Mazie
Talking I switched from English to 'somewhat' Russian but

I hold my yarn as if to crochet. How's that for confusing?
Here is a video showing how I knit. It's the easiest way I have found and I truly enjoy it. :knitting:

...
Forum: General Knitting 06-24-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,865
Posted By Mazie
I found this (...

I found this ( http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tools/1708113/1-25#13 )
on Ravelry and thought of you. There is another one in the same thread and either, or both, might be the answer.
Forum: General Knitting 06-19-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By Mazie
You might want to be careful about the Harmony...

You might want to be careful about the Harmony needles. Every set I have tried to knit with has come apart in one place or another. Some I could just glue back together and some I had to send back...
Forum: General Knitting 06-17-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By Mazie
And here is where I agree and disagree with...

And here is where I agree and disagree with Artlady. I agree the Denise are the wrong set to start your adventure into circular needles, however I do love my Needlemaster, cables and all. The price,...
Forum: General Knitting 06-15-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By Mazie
I have the Options and a set of Denise, The...

I have the Options and a set of Denise, The points on the Denise is way to blunt for my taste and the shop wouldn't take them back. If you like the tips on the Options, I would see if I could try a...
Forum: General Knitting 06-13-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Mazie
So glad you're back, You have been missed.

So glad you're back, You have been missed.
Forum: General Knitting 05-24-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,863
Posted By Mazie
I also do this when increasing on a purl row, it...

I also do this when increasing on a purl row, it was the only way I could make them work.
Forum: General Knitting 04-19-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,338
Posted By Mazie
I am going to repeat myself, this is what I just...

I am going to repeat myself, this is what I just posted, sorry.

I have the knitpicks and have been less than impressed. I've had to send bits back for replacement way too often. I have also heard...
Forum: General Knitting 04-19-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,338
Posted By Mazie
I don't like the Harmony needles, I haven't been...

I don't like the Harmony needles, I haven't been able to finish one project without sending at least one piece, needle or cord, back for replacement. Yes, they are pretty but that doesn't cut it...
Forum: General Knitting 04-19-2011, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,430
Posted By Mazie
I have the knitpicks and have been less than...

I have the knitpicks and have been less than impressed. I've had to send bits back for replacement way too often. I have also heard that the Addis can tarnish and pit. My personal choice after...
Forum: General Knitting 04-18-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By Mazie
When ever I have done cables it has been with an...

When ever I have done cables it has been with an even row count and the cable crossing has been on the right side of the knitting. I have to admit this is new for me. Having given this a minutes...
Forum: General Knitting 04-05-2011, 01:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,924
Posted By Mazie
There is also...

There is also http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall08/PATTmorgan.html
It's a pretty nice cap.
Forum: How-to Questions 03-20-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By Mazie
You could try...

You could try ~~~~~
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2010/06/tulips-buttonhole-video-and-interview.html
Forum: How-to Questions 03-20-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Mazie
I think they mean for you to close up the gap...

I think they mean for you to close up the gap between the stitches by doing a knit 2 tog or purl 2 tog, so you don't leave a hole. And carry on from there, doing the foot. But I've been wrong...
Forum: General Knitting 03-16-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,435
Posted By Mazie
Both -- it depends on what I'm knitting. Metal...

Both -- it depends on what I'm knitting. Metal for most things and Bamboo for socks.
Forum: The Lounge 03-14-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 946
Posted By Mazie
I really can't help with most of your concerns,...

I really can't help with most of your concerns, however, for a really good video and help with combined knitting I really like Grumperina's blog. Any of the stitches you do in combined should be...
Forum: Pattern Central 03-12-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,727
Posted By Mazie
I just bought about 20 skeins of phentex for...

I just bought about 20 skeins of phentex for slippers and sent them to my daughter, She wants to knit slippers for her kids. I got it at Zellers,but the skeins are not as large as they were when I...
Forum: General Knitting 03-10-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,355
Posted By Mazie
For socks, try sock yarn with 25% nylon, 75% wool...

For socks, try sock yarn with 25% nylon, 75% wool or acrylic. Ether will outlast any yarn without the nylon. That is all my daughter will use for the kids socks because they last so much longer.
Forum: General Knitting 02-13-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,675
Posted By Mazie
Love your Kitty. Glad you got the pattern.

Love your Kitty.

Glad you got the pattern.
Forum: General Knitting 02-13-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,675
Posted By Mazie
While looking for Paton's stretch sock yarn in my...

While looking for Paton's stretch sock yarn in my Mary Maxim catalog, on page 17 (spring 2011) I found a free knit knee high sock pattern. Requires 3 balls on 3.25 mm needles. I tried to find it on...
Forum: General Knitting 02-02-2011, 02:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,359
Posted By Mazie
It is a form of continental, Gurmperina knits...

It is a form of continental, Gurmperina knits this way and calls it 'Combined' and Modeknit does a version, as well, that she also calls 'combined, but they are each slightly different. I do the...
Forum: General Knitting 02-02-2011, 02:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,359
Posted By Mazie
Try the Russian type of knitting, simply perfect...

Try the Russian type of knitting, simply perfect for those of us with short fingers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKO2iqdBPSU
Ravelry has a forum on Russian knitting that is slightly different than...
Forum: General Knitting 12-31-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By Mazie
Here is how I learned to make...

Here is how I learned to make socks.

http://www.purlbee.com/pom-pom-peds/

She has great pictures, and you can make the leg part as long as you like.
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