Posted on 03/18/2008 by Barb
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Well, my stash contains absolutely nothing of interest to me. I totally frogged the socks I started from yarn in my stash. Once I learned how to do the magic loop, that was it, no further interest, bored to death.
On the subject of stash, if you're a Girl Scout supporter and charity knitter, looking for stash-busting opportunities, you might be interested in this. It's the blog of a young lady in Florida who is hoping to get donations of caps for kids in need, preemies to teens. Kaitlyn has also started a Ravelry group called Knitted Cap Knitwork.
I think the only answer for me right now is to find an exciting summer knitting project ... and that probably means I’ll need to yarn-shop. Honesty, seriously, believe me, I just don’t have a thing in my stash that screams “summer project.” Or maybe I need to take a little break from knitting and do some spinning. Now there's an idea....
Posted on 03/14/2008 by Barb
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I’ve been working on socks, learning the magic loop technique (definition is from Knit Wiki ... I didn't know Knit Wiki existed until just a little bit ago ... but it could be useful). Anyway, after having some problems with the needles whipping around and threatening to take an eye out, I no longer need to use my teeth as a third hand. Actually, it’s pretty slick once you get the hang of it. But I think the project needs to be frogged.
I was working an easy lace pattern in a multicolored yarn, and the lace gets lost. I don’t like the look at all. So out it comes. I think I’ll use this project as my relatively low-involvement pick-it-up-between-other-projects project. I need one of those, so it’s all good. I think I’ll keep on with the magic loop technique and just do a simple k3p1 rib on the top of the foot and leg … that will work better with this yarn.
I think part of what's going on is that I’m ripe for spring colors. Like these gorgeous yellows, oranges and golds. How delicious are they?
If you learn by watching how something is done, see The Knit Witch. In addition to a video on magic loop, there are videos on kitchener, measuring gauge ... everything from how to do a yarn over to knitting backwards (which really intimidates me!).
Posted on 03/07/2008 by Barb
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It’s funny how something as insignificant as wrist warmers can affect your life. (Well, that might be an overstatement … your life.) Some areas of our office can feel chilly so I’ve been knitting wrist warmers to keep around for anyone who’s feeling the need for a little something cozy. They’re pretty quick and easy to do once you get the hang of entrelac, and they’re a great way to use up scraps of odds and ends of yarn. They’ve become quite the rage around the office! (Well, that might be an overstatement, too!)
