tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20156474525165265282011-12-31T08:35:01.253-08:00Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.comBlogger1321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-54286372443241999632008-01-27T08:40:00.001-08:002008-01-27T08:55:30.893-08:00

Looking back at earlier posts that I made I came across an idea that got tossed to the side. The footie pyjamas. In all the chaos of the previous year I completely forgot. I think I might order up some Calmer and give it a whirl. The dress didn't take very long (once I took a deep breath and let the knitting do it's "thang") and I'm hoping I'll find the same of the footies. "G" has already

SwetPMnkyGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687488916909883450noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-11873206596711375112007-08-28T06:48:00.000-07:002007-08-28T07:15:59.766-07:00

Hello all! Sorry to have been missing for so long from all the action, but this summer turned out to be a bit crazier than usual. Anyway, I thought you all might like to know that my "Crochet Crop Cardigan" pattern that I created as part of the CAL is done! The CAL was a terrific resource. I received great input during the design process as well as I found two test crocheters (weaverknits and

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-82002507789241499272007-08-07T05:27:00.000-07:002007-08-07T08:36:14.045-07:00

Cross posted at marniemaclean.comThis tutorial is the 4th in my set of Excel tutorials. You can see the others here:Using Excel to design colorworkUsing Excel to aid in writing multi-sized patternsUsing Excel to create simple lace chartsAnd, if you happen to have any tutorials of your own, please let me know.In my last tutorial, I cover creating simple lace charts in Excel. Today, we'll approach

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-79200014226388571752007-08-03T15:01:00.000-07:002007-08-03T15:36:56.480-07:00

Cross posted at marniemaclean.comPeople run pretty hot and cold, when it comes to the topic of charts. Personally, I'm a big fan of them, and when it comes to lace, I find it nearly impossible to work without a chart. If you saw my knitting notebooks, you'd see that, no matter how simple or complex, I always chart my lace patterns out. If you enjoy working from charts or if you ever need to

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-46114861395320100472007-08-03T11:22:00.000-07:002007-08-03T11:25:47.781-07:00

Cross-posted from my blog.Click to read about Indigo Flowers I, II, III, 3.5, and IV.My dear friends, welcome to the show! Here, I give you Indigo Flowers , undergoing metamorphosis (blocking, that is):Can you see how joyful the lace is, relaxing in a basin of tepid water?A dollop of rose-scented conditioner leaves a lingering sweet scent on the vest. I know, I should have used orchid or lavender

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-49902090279518360992007-08-01T05:45:00.000-07:002007-08-01T06:02:14.380-07:00

Here is my little Sea Witch.She loves her new outfit and looks cute as a button.Thanks for helping inspire me to create this...you all are awesome! Ruinwen:)

Ruinwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17838849121945131543noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-23882274259489240912007-07-28T15:44:00.000-07:002007-07-28T15:46:32.322-07:00

Cross-posted from my blog.Earlier this week, I dug Indigo Flowers (not yet forgotten!) out of my stash and resumed the work. What really surprised me was that the flowers literally flew off the needles--must have been due to the training that I got from the complicated laces!Here's the back--aren't the ripples and wavelets lovely? And, is it quite different from what you have expected? Not so

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-26223140635359034382007-07-21T11:53:00.001-07:002007-07-25T19:38:57.021-07:00

So, this is what I have-- 3 rectangles (2 small ones for sleeves and 1 long one for body..The Design DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE when the back part is long enough so there is enough ease for the arms to actually move it hangs down..Now the Lemon Aid part is that--I AM TURNING IT INTO A SHRUG--you heard me--A SHRUG. I LOVE SHRUGS--I know not a big design idea, but you have to realize what I am working

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-58028251816240043652007-07-10T16:31:00.000-07:002007-07-10T16:35:58.846-07:00

Avert your eyes! OR, pay a visit to Knititude to see some excerpts from the Dayflower Camisole/Dress pattern, finally available for sale.

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-33057729701992580562007-07-10T11:40:00.000-07:002007-07-10T11:46:39.305-07:00

I shipped my finished Designs Yesterday and the first thing I started to work on is my Peace Cardigan. I am taking a survey on my blog Edna Hart Boutiqueasking Knitters and Designers What their Point Of View is when they Design or chose a project to knit...If you have time please come on over and join in....Edna

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-1026640741377042402007-07-04T04:48:00.000-07:002007-07-04T05:10:54.292-07:00

When I'm not knitting, I like to play in the kitchen. And my two favorite things to do in the kitchen are to bake bread and make frozen treats...ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet.So, what happens when a knitter becomes frustrated with mohair and wants to make some raspberry ginger sorbet?On about row 8 of my daisy wrap (at approximately 200 stitches per row), I lost it. Mystery stitches

bookwomannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-61843613446470398282007-06-30T09:06:00.000-07:002007-06-30T09:07:27.620-07:00

Cross posted to VixenpathOnce I got going with this knit I couldn't stop. Making the pieces in the round left nothing to seam and it seemed to knit up really quick. Both pieces are made pretty much the same except for the casing. I used yarn overs to allow for an I-cord waist tie on the skirt. I only used one yarn over on the inside of the top casing which I pulled elastic through. Not

Ruinwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17838849121945131543noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-86424027993780714282007-06-28T21:33:00.000-07:002007-06-28T21:36:21.761-07:00

Download the spreadsheet and play along at home. It's been a while since I've done a tutorial and seeing as I use this technique all the time, it's about time I shared it with all of you. This also makes me feel better about the fact that I do not have any updates on my CAL project to post, as my deadline pieces are all keeping me busy. NOTE: The attached spreadsheet is just a sample and

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-34134371033329400372007-06-27T11:04:00.000-07:002007-06-27T11:14:10.044-07:00

Cross-posted from my blog.First of all, thank you my friends for all the wonderful comments on my progress, I feel greatly encouraged. Marnie, thanks for the detailed instructions on doing a great edging; I have that book but did not pay much attention ;-)! Phoenix and Hattie, thank you for your suggestions (I love beads, too). I suddenly remembered that I haven't done a pen-and-ink sketch for

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-44149008505915396602007-06-27T08:22:00.001-07:002007-06-27T08:24:13.819-07:00

Cross-posted at A Little Loopy.Nope, your eyes do not deceive you; it's another Peanut Dress...kind of. I know- I'm like a one woman tiny dress factory over here! Same Peanut Dress pattern, same occasion (1st birthday), however, whereas the PDs were made especially for my nieces, the Peanuts, this here dress was made especially for B's niece, Sara. How funny is it that both B's sis and my sis

Nonnahshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160046939267160300noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-62393246480286964082007-06-27T06:36:00.000-07:002007-06-27T06:40:06.067-07:00

Cross posted to VixenpathSorry I couldn't get this any clearer.I really just got a block of time where I could swatch over and over until I found something that I liked this weekend.Here is a scribble of my idea. This is an outfit for my niece consisting of a drawstring skirt with a ruffle edging and a matching top with elastic to hold it up and shoulder ties. I found a stitch pattern that was

Ruinwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17838849121945131543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-69516540955902817132007-06-26T11:42:00.000-07:002007-06-26T12:07:56.236-07:00

Yes, there were many detours along the way, but finally I have a version of Dayflower Lace that I can live with. (In fact, I've worn it in public a couple of times already.) The question of how to decrease the stitches that I had added for bust shaping was finally most easily resolved by simultaneously decreasing and binding off straight across the top, and then (not being particularly fond of

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-25640452038571404792007-06-26T09:04:00.000-07:002007-06-26T09:06:53.431-07:00

I've been working on the cardigan a lot lately and am well into the yoke and have the cables established. I'm delighted with the transition between patterns. I don't know why the color of the yoke looks different from the body in these photos. It doesn't in person. I switched the direction of the cables at the center back: Tonight I should be able to get to the first decrease. I'm going to

Stephanienoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-35834831212346718072007-06-25T13:46:00.000-07:002007-06-26T15:25:24.504-07:00

Cross-posted from my blog; click to read about Indigo Flowers and Indigo Flowers II.These flowers have been on and off needles for sometime now, and when they are on the needles, I love how they grow (albeit slowly). Both yarns (Calmer and Zephyr) are smooth and soft, and I have yet to get tired of the cool colors. Good signs! I surely hope that this vest would become a wardrobe staple for me.

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-22164696933590441052007-06-25T12:07:00.000-07:002007-06-25T12:10:24.530-07:00

I saw this on Whip Up and thought it was great informationURL: publishing for the amateur crafter

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-47010974334650112952007-06-18T09:24:00.000-07:002007-06-18T10:45:56.290-07:00

Cross-posted at A Little Loopy.Well, my friends, my first design project, the Peanut Dresses, are dunzo!Two firstsMy goal for this project first was to stick with a simple design, small enough in scale so that I could get my feet wet with this whole designing-for-the-first-time thing, without psyching myself out. And although it was quite frustrating at times, I learned so much in the process,

Nonnahshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160046939267160300noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-6608348628448212602007-06-06T14:17:00.000-07:002007-06-06T14:23:33.487-07:00

Also posted at A Little Loopy.Well, I committed myself to working solely on the Peanut Dresses, and much as I'm itching to knit something for myself, like a summery cami or tank, it seems that my one (project) track mind is paying off. PD2 is done! Well, mostly done. Both dresses still remain sans straps at the top and embroidery. Knitting PD2 was so much easier, since I already had the pattern

Nonnahshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160046939267160300noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-25063257379991422022007-06-04T13:13:00.000-07:002007-06-04T13:24:56.083-07:00

Hey there, remember me? :) My most recent CAL post was two months ago - I didn't realize it had been so long! But in between, I wrote my Masters thesis, and I hardly knit at all during that time period.I've picked up the sunflower cami again though, and I'm really excited about it! Before my hiatus, I made a swatch and found that I really liked the fabric created by Calmer knit at 5.5 stitches

Joannanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-32330386644602415082007-06-04T08:20:00.000-07:002007-06-04T09:23:58.251-07:00

It feels like it's been so long since I spent a morning propped up on my pillows, talking to the blog about knitting. Since the last time, I've been slowly plugging away on Mishka - just a row here and a row there - finally over the weekend, I was able to finish and block the first piece.I always build my designs around a yarn. When I first see a yarn I usually have a fairly clear conception

Julia (MindofWinter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380850788576680975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-3332928732781927352007-06-01T12:21:00.000-07:002007-06-02T16:31:44.667-07:00

Cross-posted from my blog.It's the weather. High temperature and high humidity had successfully prevented me from knitting anything for the past ten days. Instead, I spent my leisure time drawing, sewing, and reading art history books. When I finally picked up the smooth bamboo needles (last night), it was refreshing. The result, my friends, was this piece of Indigo Flowers.The schematic sketches

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-18180162219822468862007-05-25T12:10:00.000-07:002007-05-25T12:17:34.699-07:00

YOU HEARD ME---I finished my Peace Cardigan, but I have to take it apart and make the body longer because it is too small across the back--DARN...Everyone who saw it thought is was FAB, but it is just too darn small. I know I am repeating myself, but it is a bitter pill to swallow. I will not be able to get to it till July. I have my design submissions for Knitsimple to finish and I had 2

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-85694700663988154032007-05-25T07:28:00.000-07:002007-05-25T15:06:20.126-07:00

That's what I actually said two days ago when I finished. Internet problems made it impossible to leap onto net and blog. I like Tahki and hope it will withstand my daughter, who has already managed to snag a few stitches and sit on a permanent marker in her new dress. Sweet. I started with the lace pattern and 288 sts in the round. After the skirt was long enough I k2tog in the round and was

SwetPMnkyGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687488916909883450noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-62512918348986174922007-05-25T05:35:00.000-07:002007-05-25T05:48:14.804-07:00

I finally got around to getting started with the Roadrunner pattern. I sketched out the original shirt and measured it.I decided to do an edging on the hem, neckline, and sleeves, with the rest in stockinette. Plain stockinette is, well, plain, but it shows off the lovely fiber, Classic Elite Premiere in a pretty medium lavender color (#5207). I bought it at Webs, which of course has just about

Susie Cupcakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623269100938707631noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-18790888016011875492007-05-20T02:55:00.000-07:002007-05-20T03:04:45.411-07:00

Well I have the skirt portion done. It looks different from my original sketch, but I am happy with what I have and am thinking of different ways to finish off the neckline and armholes. I put in a k2tog row inbetween garter stitching to accentuate the waist of the dress and to have a place to put a pretty ribbon if I feel so inclined once I am done. My daughter is already ohhing and ahhing oer

SwetPMnkyGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687488916909883450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-87039178144679508792007-05-19T07:01:00.000-07:002007-05-19T07:02:32.584-07:00

(cross-posted to my blog)Confession time: I've been holding out on you all.Which is the most difficult thing, because I am The Worst Secret Keeper in the World (tm).(hee - I originally wrote Worsted. Knit much?)So instead, I have posted less frequently, trying to keep the All Consuming Secret to myself.Though there are other blog-worthy things going on in my life, not being able to share my

Cherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16821298166299306956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-25070564593701243522007-05-18T15:24:00.000-07:002007-05-18T15:40:48.107-07:00

[Partially cross-posted from my blog]Currently I am into the concept of Contrast. Simplicity versus Extravagance. Casual versus Formal. Night versus Day. And the seemingly opposite elements must be united in one wearable design.My first inspiration came from the Hermès SS07 collection. Below are some pieces that I particularly liked.[The photos do not belong to me, and here they are used only for

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-29744929954721911132007-05-17T06:45:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:07:17.637-07:00

Hello everyone, I just joined! I love knitting, and I love finding beautiful patterns. I have often felt there isn't enough variety in the modern and fitted knit sweater patterns. I adore Scoop Neck sweaters. They look good with my neck line but I don't often see knitting patterns for them. One requirement I have is it must cover up the bra straps! I would love to design a form fitting scoop neck

Pixie Purlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920917275928726232noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-90964698852700744902007-05-16T20:11:00.000-07:002007-05-16T20:53:53.635-07:00

At one point in time it seemed as if every blog I was reading was extolling the virtues of "Cracksilk Haze." At the same time, a local yarn shop was discontinuing Rowan yarns and was selling off the last of their Rowan inventory at a nice discount. So, I took that opportunity to treat myself to this......two skeins of Kidsilk Haze in a color they were calling Splendor.That was probably two

bookwomannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-35531966890513303162007-05-16T11:38:00.000-07:002007-05-16T11:41:58.902-07:00

It's hard to believe that I actually wanted to be a fashion designer at one point in time. In no way had (have) I the creativity needed for this profession, but fashion interested me, and I was into it for a while there in my early teens. Judging from my very simple, rudimentary sketch for my Create Along project, it's clear to all why it's just as well I let that dream die. (If I had any sense

Nonnahshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160046939267160300noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-7986569462280268912007-05-16T10:19:00.000-07:002007-05-16T10:24:17.780-07:00

Cross-posted from MindofWinterMishka (named after Mames' beautiful GSD), lounging next to the meager notes I have taken.I kicked off the Create-Along with a bang, swatching up a beautiful Barbara Walker lace pattern that I intended to use for a very simple shell. I was going to do a boatneck sheath style and run a single panel of lace down the left side. At the time I was very enthused about it

Julia (MindofWinter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380850788576680975noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-73412117446949822062007-05-16T06:08:00.000-07:002007-05-16T06:33:41.994-07:00

I'm back.....finally. I've had a heck of a month. My car broke down about a month and a half ago and is still broken because of the lack of parts available on island. It's our only car and on top of that my hubby has been working later and later and later and is set for deployment at the end of this month. The mechanic seems only interested in talking to him which is almost impossible when he's

SwetPMnkyGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687488916909883450noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-5580173454543204362007-05-15T10:45:00.000-07:002007-05-15T11:03:07.619-07:00

I can't believe I've just found this CAL! Thank you Julia and Marnie ;-) for let me in. It will take a while for me to go through all your wonderful design projects here, and I'm sure that I can learn a lot.I've been knitting for many years and seldom followed a pattern. This April I started my knitting blog and pattern writing. Like many of you, I consider designing a fun creative outlet, and I

Iris Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416371837025811024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-57571029228192869702007-05-15T06:30:00.000-07:002007-05-15T06:33:46.226-07:00

Hello everyone! Despite the obvious lack of progress on my own creation (small bust godsend), I HAVE been working on Createalong projects, test-crocheting Monica Brown's Crop Cardigan. Since my server at home is down, I can't show photos yet, but suffice it to say that the pattern is so easy anyone with any crochet skills at all can do it, and I'm making it from Calmer, which is a perfect gauge

weaverknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09347661455577073105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-62149543592257433612007-05-11T10:05:00.000-07:002007-05-11T10:11:29.297-07:00

Around this time last year, I was struggling with designing a child's tank dress, and when I encountered struggle with shaping the bodice, I gave up on the design, and morphed that piece into something else. In the past year of knitting, I have done some pattern modification, and eventually some designing, and have gained confidence in my ability to knit beyond the pattern. I took a giant leap

Liz K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00183466318191307856noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-56216113293432249452007-05-09T08:11:00.000-07:002007-05-09T09:02:17.805-07:00

When last we left "Dayflower Lace," it had just been ripped back to the top of the lace. My original sketch (see here) had featured a single repeat of the lace up the upper center front, and an interesting cross between a V and a square neck. I had discarded this idea because I wasn't sure how I would finish the edge, wasn't sure how the wavy lace would look in a single repeat with stockinette

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-43761282238669043202007-05-08T12:25:00.000-07:002007-05-08T12:44:24.197-07:00

Here is the unfinished tank I 'designed' for the CAL. I am finding the tininess of the boys the greatest excuse for unfinished objects. I intended to finish with buttons and loops on the shoulders but that went by the wayside towards the end of my term...just could not work up the energy. I have some great buttons that are so inappropriate but adorable, they are pin up girls under clear plastic..

mameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586918865232386537noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-69250820134434379052007-05-06T13:04:00.000-07:002007-05-08T14:52:08.256-07:00

I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE this with you all--My Design made the cover of KNITSCENE FALL 2007--I am in shock and fell so lucky and needless to say so encouraged...THANK YOU ALL FOR SUCH KIND WORDS, IT REALLY MEANS A LOT TO ME.

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-45641752482959183602007-05-04T09:37:00.000-07:002007-05-04T10:04:34.464-07:00

Hi. I'm Dawn. And I'm an addict. I just can't get over mitered squares.No, really. I think it's my sewing background. Every knitting project I undertake, I first see something woven and instinctively see it knit. Then I puzzle out the translation and I'm on my way. Anyone who quilts and completed the Schlep Bag understands. For those who don't quilt, the bag is quite a thing. You start out with

knitterchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016510938367770721noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-80319698120220694412007-05-04T07:14:00.000-07:002007-05-04T07:29:19.161-07:00

Even though I haven't been posting, I *have* been knitting.The back and both fronts are done to the underarm. I stalled on doing the calculations for the sleeves for a while because the measurements I need don't fit neatly with repeats of the lace pattern. I considered scaling the lace down, so that each motif would be six stitches instead of eight, but I thought it might get muddy when I joined

Stephanienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-38652749958979026052007-05-03T21:14:00.000-07:002007-05-03T21:22:09.559-07:00

I am just about to hand off my Cropped Cardigan (crochet) Pattern to two CAL members that graciously offered to test it. I am wondering if anyone has a good source for measurement schematics? Is there a software package that has templates? In past, I have created my own (very simple) schematics in a basic graphics program. I would love to find some templates! I hate to admit it, but I haven't

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-71077425031727783782007-05-02T21:21:00.000-07:002007-05-02T21:22:37.417-07:00

So, longer ago than I'd like to admit, Kristi asked me:So of course I'm curious why you didn't leave the underarm space -- because it messed with the lace? I think the space is less imperative on smaller sizes -- if you were doing a conventional shaped sleeve, your initial bind off would be about (chest - crossback)/2 on each side (this is assuming you're in the round) Or even less. Plus, the

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-46586798902207080842007-05-02T10:28:00.000-07:002007-05-02T10:31:06.285-07:00

Hi, CAL'rs. Julia suggested I cross post, hope ya'll don't mind that they are not modelling my tank design...they are a bit wee right now. Hope all is well in the land of CAL and that you enjoy the pictures. I will get an action shot when they have grown a bit more. Pounds gained during pregnancy : 37Weeks of total bedrest: 12Uterus measurement (pubis-fundus) : 43 cmCombined baby weight : 11 #

mameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586918865232386537noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-56979239168681994572007-05-01T00:30:00.000-07:002007-05-01T00:42:41.949-07:00

Ok soooo I bound off the top of my shirt and I'm already going to have to frog a few rows because I forgot to do the seed stitch edging at the top of the back edge and it rolls down a bit from being just stockinette. I tried this on and I think that it's basically just what I was going for. I like the seed stitch but I do wish that I had been able to get it to cling a little more under the bust

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-29196652845801397542007-04-30T17:23:00.000-07:002007-04-30T17:26:12.294-07:00

With feminism in mind I created this necklace using sterling silver, onyx semi-precious stone and black and white polka dot ribbons.

Gracienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-36886419362873656532007-04-30T05:31:00.000-07:002007-04-30T09:32:47.027-07:00

Knitting has nearly slowed to a screeching halt now that there's a new pup in the house, but what knitting there has been has been good.I've worked up to where I'm starting some neckline shaping on LilyThe fit seems fine, though it's always hard to tell before the neckline is done. I will probably work a simple 2 or 3 stitch i-cord edging for the hem and sleeves. I think that will be the least

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-71101856477462147852007-04-29T23:51:00.000-07:002007-04-30T00:03:01.004-07:00

Here are a few progress photos, I had frogged back quite a bit because of the short row mishap. I sorta tried it on when I frogged too and I think because of all the increases that short rows will not be necessary.I have also figured out what I'm going to do sleeve wise. I have been fashioning this top after a sort of image they always have of girls in old time movies, in the bars with the

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-59890032841259066552007-04-27T08:45:00.000-07:002007-04-30T01:44:37.839-07:00

Well, I like the lace upper back well enough...but not for this particular top. Even though the upper columns of faggoting do line up with the similar columns in the Dayflower Lace pattern, to my eye they appear totally unrelated, and in fact the upper panel achieves a certain dominance--which I had not intended. Maybe I can use that lace panel for something else. I actually don't mind the

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-10321346935450521322007-04-25T15:04:00.000-07:002007-04-25T15:06:32.957-07:00

I am just wondering if anyone has 2 or 3 stray balls of kidsilk haze in the same color that they would like to get rid of. I'm on a yarn diet so I can't buy anymore but I can trade! I have a shawl pattern I want to design in this type of yarn so I figured I would ask here before I go hunting elsewhere. :) I would prefer something dark like blue or red but really I don't care much. I can

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-20104754712488496462007-04-24T06:35:00.000-07:002007-04-24T06:43:40.962-07:00

I briefly posted about a cami I was knitting for my daughter, but I hit a road block, and the piece needed its requisite time in the penalty box. The neckline was way too low, even for a top meant to be worn as a layer. And I needed to decide on some kind of treatment to neaten the edges up, and nothing was coming.The denim yarn was tripping me up. There is an inherent challenge when

Liz K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00183466318191307856noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-34444841637592781622007-04-23T05:56:00.000-07:002007-04-23T11:57:53.238-07:00

Hey, it's a Lily update.The second sleeve knit up in a jiffy, even with my lack of free time, and then it came time to join all the pieces into a single unit. While the sleeves were knit flat (more a product of my lack of US #7 DPNs than anything,) everything else is knit in the round. The process is largely like that of the relatively ubiquitous top down raglans (Good ol' Barbara Walker!) only

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-13339634863439938082007-04-22T08:51:00.000-07:002007-04-22T09:15:12.531-07:00

You know you're excited about a project when you work on it despite the deadline that is Mother's Day looming and hand-knit socks expected on all fronts. Here are the final swatches: cartridge rib increased to stockinette stitch.The top swatch is in the color "Hurricane," which is lovely, but doesn't show off the texture of the cartridge rib as well as the lighter "Marmalade," so I've decided to

weaverknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09347661455577073105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-72169847322800741942007-04-16T10:44:00.000-07:002007-04-16T10:53:04.983-07:00

I have added three more photos of my finished cropped crochet cardigan in Premiere. Julia suggested that I add some thoughts on the finished garment, so here is a brief summary of my lessons learned from this design! Front1) This was my first top down crochet garment, so I basically learned how to design a crochet garment from the top down. 2) I would have liked the garment to have a bit more of

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-20262920529281327872007-04-15T20:35:00.000-07:002007-04-15T21:00:26.355-07:00

So, totally stoked by all the positive feedback I've gotten on my idea for this project, I've sketched it up and begun swatching. The sketch to the left gives some idea of what I'm going for... that's me in a pencil skirt and this new Small Bust Godsend. As you can see, the body looks rather boyish up to the bustline, where the soft and gauzy fabric, through a few rows of dramatic increases,

weaverknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09347661455577073105noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-81686362871482773402007-04-14T11:31:00.000-07:002007-05-25T12:19:23.239-07:00

Blocking the Body and One Sleeve--Notice all of the yarn on the side-Well, it's everywhere in my place. Not one empty surface. I plan on sewing the arms onto the body on Monday and I will decide what to do about the lower back at that point.

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-50877062889094472252007-04-13T20:43:00.000-07:002007-04-13T20:51:54.394-07:00

Ok so here are a few pics of where I'm at. The scrunching up is coming out fine, but I added some short rows, which may or may not be needed. Anyway, I don't think I was doing them right (it's been awhile) because now I've got holes! So I need to redo them. I'm on the home stretch though, and quite pleased with myself. So hopefully you'll be seeing a finished object soon. Oh and I ended up

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-15695495090262226952007-04-13T11:13:00.000-07:002007-04-13T11:45:02.075-07:00

Well, I think I have officially finished my cropped crochet cardigan in Premiere. It turned out to be very simple. I think I would like it a bit better if it had some more technical elements. It was my first top down crochet sweater so I think it was more of a test run for me. I tried to add a bit more interest in the front and collar edging. But the more I fussed with the sweater, the worse it

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-10228014416640158402007-04-12T21:03:00.000-07:002007-04-12T21:19:39.800-07:00

Hello everyone! I'm new to the Createalong, and have begun to plan my project. I want something I can wear when the weather eventually warms here in Boston, but don't tend to knit with cotton.I've decided on a Kidsilk Haze sleeveless boatneck shell with a very fitted, high empire waist that then increases in quite a radical puff to create the illusion of curves. The super-wide belts cinching

weaverknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09347661455577073105noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-65360665425782442742007-04-10T06:56:00.000-07:002007-04-10T08:20:33.202-07:00

Isn't the difference in color in these photos wild? The middle photo is WAY too blue and the others are too gray. Anyway, first a little background: I did decide to use increases along the front to shape the bust area, rather than short rows or increases along the sides. But what then to do with the extra stitches above the bust? I could just leave them; the front of the top would then be

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-60598161838888790552007-04-09T15:24:00.000-07:002007-04-09T15:29:28.153-07:00

Please.. talk to me about the dress dummy. As I contemplate making more designs I am being drawn to the idea that I really need one. (especially after seeing Edna's pictures)Is a dress dummy essential?What qualities should one look for in a dress dummy?Is there a way to DIY a Dress Dummy?I would love to hear your comments on this!!!Sincerely,Dress Dumby Deficeint Deniseat KnitChat.com

Sorkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982214011759375792noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-75076347054570519482007-04-09T12:33:00.000-07:002007-05-25T12:20:09.991-07:00

I now have to pick up stitches and knit the bottom back. I realize I must be very careful to leave enough room for the shoulder and arm movement. I am going to lay the knitted strip flat and do a schematic to be sure to accomplice this..

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-1612689544202963912007-04-09T08:09:00.000-07:002007-04-09T09:20:27.086-07:00

This is my first post but I've been working on my project while following yours. I wanted to be able to show what I've done and not just tell.First, I have to admit my lace-envy. I have a difficult time with my technique and it has to be a really important item to force me to take off each loop and twist it back on the needle. So, to compensate, I mastered colorwork. I've chosen to use Tahki

knitterchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016510938367770721noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-24312773919904352332007-04-05T02:23:00.000-07:002007-04-05T02:34:29.908-07:00

Another thing about me. I like to post a lot. More progress on my loverly shirt. I've been trying to think of a nice name for it. No luck as of yet. Anyway, suggestions are welcome.I got up to the under bust band and am trying out the knitted casing like someone suggested...(Marnie maybe? I'm too tired to go look ;P ) but I don't know if it was the increases I did (M1) but it is leaving a

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-58636668894314852052007-04-03T00:57:00.000-07:002007-04-03T01:08:57.946-07:00

Ok so by now maybe you can all tell I'm very indecisive...it's horrible. Anyway after a couple days spent swatching and not finding what I wanted I decided to just quit it and go with my original idea. It's what I really want to do, so I should just do it. Either way I'm pretty happy with how it's coming out. I'm only up to about 3 inches, I had to tink back an inch or so when my first couple

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-24092991825959026252007-04-02T10:42:00.002-07:002007-04-02T10:57:32.816-07:00

I have made some great progress on my Premiere crochet cardigan. One of the joys of crocheting is how fast it goes! I now at a crossroads with my cardigan. I am wondering if I should just stop at my current sleeve and body length. I think if I continue the sleeves and/or body any longer, the sweater might get a bit heavy (given my solid stitch pattern). Any thoughts on the lengths?I do like how

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-88520462933487254932007-03-31T01:26:00.000-07:002007-03-31T01:34:39.057-07:00

Eeek! But it's true. After knitting away, all the while reminding myself to trust my swatch, a horrible thought occurred to me. I looked at my shrinky-dink swatch and then at the amount of yarn I was using up in the knitting. Again, I looked at the swatch and then the knitting. Holy Toledo! There's no way, under any circumstances, in any parallel universe, that I will have enough yarn. *

Sachihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11889797259397841144noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-73117659043191415552007-03-30T14:43:00.000-07:002007-03-30T14:53:33.256-07:00

Well, I have made progress on my crocheted sweater using Premiere, but I have changed both the color and design. The swatch photo is in my original color (peach), but I have switched to the brown color. I also found the yarn a bit too stiff in my pattern stitch (solid shell stitch) to pull off a blouse style top. So, my new design is for a cropped, double breasted cardigan crocheted from the top

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-29181492528143711982007-03-29T23:47:00.000-07:002007-03-30T00:19:51.997-07:00

So I got my yarn today. At least the premiere I ordered. I have 10 balls of Calmer (40 bucks for all ten on ebay!) on it's way in a tangerine color. Really pretty. So I know this isn't white, but she didn't have the 6 she said she did so I got this instead. 8 skeins. After touching this yarn I think I want to do cables with it. Something about this yarn says texture. So I'm working on

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-10759572142001519592007-03-28T15:47:00.000-07:002007-03-28T15:56:05.790-07:00

This is for another project, but I thought I would ask---DOES ANYONE HAVE 4 BALLS OF CALMER #460 DRIFT--because if you do I would love to buy it--I just thought if anyone had it and wanted to get rid of it this was a good idea, instead of going to a yarn shop...does that make sense to anyone but me? We could exchange as well I have several colors of Manos Wool, Crystal Palace Merino Frappe or

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-15394998162454728922007-03-27T10:01:00.000-07:002007-03-27T16:10:31.556-07:00

Ok this is try three on this.Hello!!! I thought I would introduce my self and give you an idea of what I am trying to design.My name is Denise Layman, I am a loom knitter by trade and am the author of Learn to Knit on Circle Looms.I needle knit too, I do some knit for hire jobs for yarn companies, and some test knitting as well (one design by Marnie for SWTC) I also design loom and board knitting

Sorkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982214011759375792noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-82697579906520319362007-03-26T20:58:00.000-07:002007-03-26T20:59:24.789-07:00

I started on my Kidsilk Haze "top down" sweater. I am using the bright magenta color, which is called Splendour. I think Splendour would be a splendid name for my sweater. I have a rough sketch of Splendour as well as a swatch (in little arrowhead). My design concept was to do a top down sweater with some sort of lace yoke in a single strand. The body would be double stranded in stockinette

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-2569347758055717432007-03-26T03:18:00.000-07:002007-03-26T04:01:03.529-07:00

Here you can see how I decided to decrease the lace pattern; the partial flower in the last few rows of lace is divided by a YO at its lower edge, which I felt kept it from looking too blocky. If I decreased further, I could perhaps have made that last flower look more like a mini version of the others--but then the underbust circumference would have been too small.An interesting problem with

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-72115820545184664482007-03-26T01:12:00.000-07:002007-03-26T01:14:40.460-07:00

Ok so I decided that even when I get my yarn that these are the sketches I would pick anyway. And they are pretty simple, I just had to redraw them a little neater than they were. I've got soo many ideas but I decided to just focus on two, and I'm leaning towards the top one. I've had it in mind for a while and it's very soft and feminine to me. I am not sure how well my writing can be read

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-27224656793817694092007-03-24T20:27:00.000-07:002007-03-24T20:30:38.910-07:00

I was so excited to find this blog. I love designing and this just gives me all the more reason to do it. I've got 6 skeins of Classic Elite Premiere on the way in white, or bleached as they call it. I can't wait to get it and start knitting. As for designs, I have way too many ideas, so I'm waiting for the yarn to get here and point me in the right direction. I've never used it before so

Hattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123162806640677noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-7794604790019269662007-03-23T11:22:00.000-07:002007-03-23T11:39:12.616-07:00

Hi everybody!I am so excited to join the CAL. My name is Monica Brown, and I have been designing for about three years. My blog (http://www.m1designs.typepad.com/) has photos of my designs to date. I both knit and crochet, so I am hoping to post both a knit and crochet design. For the knit sweater, I have been playing with the idea of knitting a sweater with two different weights of yarn. My plan

Monica Brownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-21003687387111523972007-03-22T17:14:00.000-07:002007-03-22T17:24:02.779-07:00

It's going to be a Million times better than this sketch-really. So, the sweater is started at the right bottom front and it is knit in one rectangle and ends at the left bottom front. The back is done by picking up stitches from the back of the collar (it's not really a collar, but it looks like one). The sides are sewn and the sleeves are knit separately and then sewn to the body. It will

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-52957773621691234792007-03-21T14:28:00.000-07:002007-03-21T15:21:21.445-07:00

I am having trouble up-loading the sketch, so as soon as I can figure out how to get this done--i will have a sketch of my design.Three Swatches 10, 9, 7 needle. I went with the 9 needle for the Puff Ribbing Pattern 1-Multiple of 6sts + 3.K3W-knit 3 sts wrapping yarn twice around needle for each st.1st Row: (wrong side) P3, *K3W, P3*2nd Row: K3, *P3, (dropping extra loops), K3*It's EASY to

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-44933218270301297492007-03-20T08:04:00.000-07:002007-03-20T09:47:35.400-07:00

Okay, let's pretend that two weeks or so have passed since my last post. After a couple of weeks of non-frenzied knitting, the lower portion of my Dayflower Lace top has been completed, and I can't put off deciding how to decrease any longer. Typesetter and I had the same thought, namely that decreasing all at once would create a gathered look, which would have the effect of bunching up the

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-60801457450972911642007-03-17T10:59:00.000-07:002007-03-17T11:47:03.264-07:00

Evergreen (finally, she has a name) is at a place where I need to devote some serious attention to swatching for the color work, but I haven't had time. To keep the momentum going, I've begun instead with the plain section at the top:The neckline has come out exactly as I wished and I am delighted. By combining the shaping for a square neck with a v-neck, I've been able to create a more modest (

Cherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16821298166299306956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-27043685499880428682007-03-16T09:04:00.000-07:002007-03-16T09:28:10.908-07:00

I finally got my Tahki the other day and I've been fiddling with it ever since. For now I have decided to omit the Kidsilk because after knitting some of it I decided it was too frail to survive G. It might come back into play later depending on if I have enough to use two strands and get what I want with what I have. I might have to order more. I've started by casting on over 400 sts for just

SwetPMnkyGrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687488916909883450noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-26801037918123305492007-03-15T13:55:00.000-07:002007-03-17T11:39:10.377-07:00

I am almost back. My project for KNITSIMPLE is due on Monday and last night I did yet another sketch and even a swatch. I decided I have to use yarn from my HUGE stash. I am going with Rowan Kidsilk Haze #578 Wish or Yellow Ochre because I love this yarn and I have enough to do the pullover I designed which will be placed on my blog http://www.ednahartboutique.blogspot.com/ as a free pattern

EDNA HARTnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-6159524337429124222007-03-15T04:35:00.000-07:002007-03-15T09:08:36.556-07:00

Well, I'm still waiting for the Premiere yarn I ordered, but there's been a change of plan: the pictured project, which I was hoping to complete in time to submit to Knitty--by today!-- has given me no end of headaches. It is far from being completed, as ripping is unfortunately required. And what do you know, it's in Premiere, color #5248. In short, the perfect project to post about here. (

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-13315040510948017212007-03-14T15:03:00.000-07:002007-03-14T15:37:22.354-07:00

Hi everyone! It just occurred to me that I haven’t introduced myself yet. People call me Nonnahs and I may be found knitting (and sometimes spinning) alongside two blogmates at A Little Loopy. A little bit about me: I learned to knit almost three years ago, when my future blogmates and I decided to teach ourselves. Not the most efficient way to learn, perhaps, but it was fun. Come to think of it,

Nonnahshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160046939267160300noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-56490716935612062642007-03-13T05:47:00.000-07:002007-03-14T05:45:45.772-07:00

While I have done a fair bit of design, there are still aspects of the processes that I can only perfect through trial and error. All the excel sheets and schematics in the world cannot reproduce the look and feel of knit fabric adhering to all the laws of physics. Julia has a really nice post in which she discusses the process of designing without knitting the piece herself. In her case, her

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-80221213564892842552007-03-12T13:51:00.000-07:002007-03-12T13:56:57.636-07:00

This weekend, I sat down and figured out the beginnings of the plan for my cardigan. The way I tend to work is to make a rudimentary sketch, fill in the measurements I want at the key points in the sweater, use my gauge to figure out what the stitch counts need to be at each point and figure increase and decrease rates from that. I want a garment that's relatively close-fitting at the bust, but

Stephanienoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-4907010750426052982007-03-11T19:21:00.000-07:002007-03-11T19:25:08.357-07:00

My name is Sachi and I'm here to learn.I'm a knitter and a spinner. I've played with dyeing and I've created simple knits. I have yet to design a garment of any significant size, mainly because I personally am of fairly significant size. As a larger woman, who has yet to learn much in the way of patience, creating a sweater that fits me and having it end in less-than-perfection is far too much

Sachihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11889797259397841144noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-8062906486788230052007-03-10T06:10:00.000-08:002007-03-10T06:55:49.500-08:00

It has taken me some time to clear out some projects in the queue, but I have begun my design project for the Create-Along. I have been so inspired by this idea and by the incredible ideas bouncing around here!I am definitely growing into designing. I tend to be more of a radical modifier of patterns than creating something completely from scratch, switching out a neckline, totally changing an

Liz K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00183466318191307856noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-73878407657599764352007-03-09T14:59:00.000-08:002007-03-09T15:13:39.280-08:00

Well, here is my skirt thus far. I decided to name it Sophie, after my four year old daughter. She is such a sweet, feminine and sensitive little girl and this skirt is very feminine to me. When I was knitting this skirt I started thinking that she would love one too. So eventually I will knit her one and the perfect name is "Sophie".After swatching I decided to go up a needle size for the

Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483505115508389454noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-90242794818044136192007-03-08T14:06:00.000-08:002007-03-08T14:28:52.072-08:00

So I think I've picked a lace pattern for the body of my cardigan. And, as so often happens, it's not only not what I was picturing and planning, it's something that I'm sort of surprised even appeals to me. My original plan was something along this (Arrowhead Lace from BW1): open and geometric and clean-lined and an interesting foil to the curvy, voluptuous cables that will make up the yoke.

Stephanienoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-88873896423534294492007-03-07T19:52:00.000-08:002007-03-07T20:28:43.974-08:00

So far, this blog has exceeded my hopes. You guys are making such great posts and we're already seeing ideas come to life. For those of you who are not terribly familiar with Blogger, I am putting together this quick tutorial on how to track your comments, without having to come back and scroll through all the posts.This will be easiest for those of you who already use an RSS Aggregator of some

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-3727058673692898862007-03-07T10:14:00.000-08:002007-03-07T10:56:34.698-08:00

I have come along on the tiny tank, it is almost complete, lacking only buttons and button loops. I did experiment a bit with finishing. My initial thought was to try an applied I-cord edging to neck and armholes. First attempt is not pictured, I ripped it finding it too heavy and my tension was uneven, leaving a sloppy impression. The I-cord is a nice look, but not at the armhole area. Next

mameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586918865232386537noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-61448597642696645622007-03-05T20:05:00.000-08:002007-03-05T20:14:10.950-08:00

While I wait for my Calmer to arrive (I went with Slosh, a dark slatey blue - at least according to my monitor), I've started to plot out my idea. My inspiration comes from a washcloth that I knit a while back:That's the pattern picture, not my own version, but mine looked very similar. As I worked on it, I thought, "wouldn't this look great plastered onto the back of a cami?"And so an idea was

Joannanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-80734905014764860952007-03-05T08:12:00.000-08:002007-03-05T08:59:31.005-08:00

Hello all, my name is Angela and I've been designing knitwear for about a year and a half now, and blogging here since November '05. If you'd like a peek at some of my designs, there are several free patterns (and several non-free ones) on my blog. Allora. (That's Italian for something like "OK, well then." My husband and I moved our family from Boston to Lake Como, Italy last September, for

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774358229060424008noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-13052282109631703942007-03-05T05:50:00.000-08:002007-03-05T07:08:59.436-08:00

Because I don't have a definite plan mapped out for Lily, the time I've spent knitting the body, so far, has been a nice time to contemplate how I'll handle the arms and upper body of the piece.Progress has been largely smooth, though I've had to tink and rip out some mistakes in the lace a few times. It's not a hard lace pattern but I've found I've repeated the same mistake with the nupps a few

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-34791108782004356922007-03-04T17:06:00.000-08:002007-03-04T17:20:37.335-08:00

I've had a favorite t-shirt for about the last, oh, ten years or so. I bought it in Portland, Oregon at a vintage clothing store in about 1997. It's so old, thin, and holey that it's reserved only for a sleep shirt.(I would wear it, but it's just a leeeeee-tle too sheer from years of washing.) Basically, what I like about it is the modest scoop neck, the cap sleeves, and the mid-hip length. For

Susie Cupcakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623269100938707631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015647452516526528.post-70822032918107696682007-03-04T06:04:00.000-08:002007-03-04T07:46:58.235-08:00

Right after I kicked off the createalong, I realized that before I can play with my design in earnest, I really need to get the current WIPs off my plate. Except for the Marseilles Pullover, they are all gifts and will need to be gifted soon. The Marseilles Pullover itself is best suited to cool weather, and since LA has such a short chilly season, I need to finish it if I am going to get any

Julia (MindofWinter)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380850788576680975noreply@blogger.com2