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eddyzmom · 01-23-2008, 08:24 PM

I am so happy to find this site! I learned to knit years ago...but never really perfected it. I recently started knitting socks and I am hooked!
Thank you for letting me join and I am looking forward to getting to know you and to learn!
Hugs and Happy Knitting,
Eddyzmom (aka - Nance)

cacunn · 01-24-2008, 02:08 AM

Hello my name is Chris, I'm one oof those male knitters. I first learned to knit years ago, but in the 50's a boy did not knit so I did not go far. About a year ago I started wearing kilts. I enjoy the comfort of a kilt but ran into a problem. My calves are to big for the average kilt hose (knee high socks) after about an hour I had to take them off. I had my mothers old knitting machine and tried some flat socks on it. Not bad not good. Got a ebay machine with a ribber, socks got better. The big problem was that it was hard to take the machine with me to WalMart. I would go shopping with my wife, finish in 15 minutes and have an hour to kill waiting for her. I decided to go "back" to hand knitting, it could go with me.

I tried DP first, to many things going on and enough ladders to start a construction company. Moved to circular needles and things came together. I have since found out about Addi's 12 circular needles and am in love.

I haven't finished a (one) hand knit sock yet. Get to where I have learned one thing and them rip it out to try something else. Often I find as much fun in the learning as in the completion.

I read one thread about interchangeable needles and the problem with the stiff cable with the Boye needles. I got a set on special at JoAnn fabrics. Got them home and hated the stiff cbles. I had some plastic tubing (like fish tank air line - only smaller) that was about the size of the cable. I cut one of the cables apart and replace it with the plastic tubing. It seems to be working great. You might look at you local hobby shop for small diameter plastic tubing to replace the Boye cables.

After that long ramble a question. I have heard of someone knitting the tops of kilt hose sideways. This will allow for knit cables to go around the tops of the hose. Does anyone know where on the web I can find information on this techniques?

Thanks for all the help I have gotten so far.

davidssgal · 01-24-2008, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by nancyg

Just wanted to say what an AMAZING website.
I started knitting in the spring and I absolutely love it. But since I am a beginner I have alot of questions that can't always be answered by looking in a book. Thank you thank you thank you for the videos!!
nancyg :D

Hello. This is my first attempt at this forum.I loved reading what Ya'll write about.Especially the ones from New Zeeland+ the Netherlands.I live in Louisiana,USA. Iam a begginer knitter. Now that I have a grand child to knit for I wish to become a more advanced knitter but I become frustrated with patterns that have errors.Any help will be apprecieated.Davidssgal

masha · 01-24-2008, 02:16 PM

Hello All,
I'm Masha, originally from Canada but currently spending a year in Israel and India! Before leaving Canada, I took a beginner's course at my local knitting store. Now that I've arrived in Israel, I've been practicing and trying more complicated/scary things (just finished a pair of mittens for my one year old nephew!! complete with I-cord!!!) I'm about to start on my first sweater and after re-reading the pattern, realized that I have no idea where to begin (how many stitches do I cast on?!!!)!!! So, here I am! Thanks in advance for any advice/support/suggestions!

sonflowerjoela · 01-24-2008, 03:52 PM

Hello Everyone
I'm new to forum. It looks great! I'm from Atoka, TN. I've been knitting a long time, but only dishcloths. I'm ready to learn new stuff now. Socks, sweaters and cable stitch

I've made several simple scarfs, a couple of baby blankets, a purse with fun fur. I'm taking a class on socks at a lks next month. I'm so excited.

TTYL, Joela

Shandeh · 01-24-2008, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by cacunn

I have heard of someone knitting the tops of kilt hose sideways. This will allow for knit cables to go around the tops of the hose. Does anyone know where on the web I can find information on this techniques?

Here's a book I found on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Designs-Knitti.../dp/0942018079

Here's an online forum I found for kilt knitters:
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/?q=node/3942

A free pattern I found:
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting...n-anderson.htm

Another pattern:
http://www.dimbleby.net/knitting/myp...s1/socks1.html

One more:
http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/sockskilt.htm

And still another:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTtoirneach.html

And that's the extent of my knowledge about knitting kilts.

Wish I knew how to answer your question, but I don't.

You might want to post your request in the section of our forum called "Pattern Central" or "How To". Good luck!

cacunn · 01-24-2008, 06:49 PM

thanks for the sites - I read tonight! I'll post at pattern central this evening and see what they say. I've seen patterns where you continue in the round bottom-up or top-down, direction of your choice, and knit the cable sideways, but what I saw was someone who knit the hose toe up, came to the cuff and turned the needles 90 degrees to knit the cables. I'll post at pattern central and see what they have to say.

Thanks again.

chadago · 01-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Hi, I just learned the basics of knitting last night using just this website. I am currently making newborn mittens for my son (our first child)who is to be born in March. I am a 24 year old man. So, so far the only people who know that I knit and love it, are my wife and this forum. When friends come over I put the yarn and needles by my wife. I picked a strange time in my life to pick up a new hobby. I am working two jobs and going to school and my wife is 8 months pregnant plus I am also currently teaching myself guitar and how to program. Not to mention being active in my church and moderating my son's website ( http://cohen.bounceme.net ). Well anyways I hope I am not the only young guy who is perfectly normal and generally masculine but simply finds knitting to be relaxing and enjoyable.

erikalee · 01-24-2008, 07:46 PM

Having a crazy busy chaotic life is the perfect time to pick up knitting. You said it yourself, it's relaxing and enjoyable. I think we all find it a fantastic way to wind down.

I think it's great you're breaking the bonds of gender roles and just doing something you ejnoy although I have to say... I don't think I've ever met a "Closet Knitter". lol

Vixalin · 01-24-2008, 08:24 PM

Hi
I joined this site a while back and never did anything more. thought it was time I said Hi everyone.
I have been knitting for many years now and have maybe 10 yrs or so ago found my niche in sweaters, sock and the like.
I truly enjoy knitting, I can't watch tv without my needles in hand, I take my project with me every where. It is my refuge from a busy life and sometimes just plain stress and daily ware.
Any how, I am glad to be a member here and look forward to being helpful if I can and helped when needed. And I love to chit chat hehe.