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Milinda
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 Posted - 10/30/2004 : 8:06:05 PM
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Originally posted by biodb8er
. . . Plus, Milinda says I'm an amazing knitter, so I know I must be. Hee hee.
Amanda
“There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches." Ray Bradbury
It's the TRUTH, Amanda, you are an amazing knitter, totally intrepid.
I've made a convert out of you with the tiny needles, haven't I?
Now, I've lost the instructions for an old WIP. Do you know how to do a Lattice Stitch? I'd HATE to have to frog the entire thing just because I lost the pattern in my latest move . . .
Find that Lattice Stitch pattern for me and I will vote you Woman of the Year!
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storiesr
Sustaining Member
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Posted - 10/30/2004 : 8:16:51 PM
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LATTICE STITCH...........I will take that award now ML!!
Multiple of 16 sts + 2
Row 1 (WS) and all other odd rows: Purl
Row 2: k1, *LT, k4, RT; rep from *, end k1
Row 4: k2, *LT, k2, RT, k2; rep from *
Row 6: k3, *LT, RT, k4; rep from *, end last rep k3
Row 8: k4, *RT, k6; rep from *, end last rep k4
Row 10: k3, *RT, LT, k4; rep from *, end last rep k3
Row 12: k2, *RT, k2, LT, k2; rep from *
Row 14: k1, *RT, k4, LT; rep from *, end k1
Row 16: k8, *LT, k6; rep from *, end k2
Rep these 16 rows.
RT=Right Twist
K2tog and leave sts on left needle. Knit the first of these two sts again. Slip both sts from left needle together.
LT=Left Twist
Skip the next st to be knitted and knit into the back loop of the second st. Knit into the back loops of both sts (the st you skipped and and the second st).
Laura
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Atavistic
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Atavistic
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Posted - 10/30/2004 : 8:21:50 PM
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You scooped me, Laura! You scooped me!!!
“There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches." Ray Bradbury |
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storiesr
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/30/2004 : 9:11:37 PM
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Laura and Amanda, my good buddies, thank you so much for your work. However, it isn't what I have going on with this WIP. This is from an old Pinguoin book from the late 80s so maybe the French have a different version of the Lattice. Actually, it appears to be many wraps around, transfering from a cable needle to another, making diagonal bars.
If I still had my scanner, I'd scan what I have completed and then we could put our heads together and figure out what is going on. I suppose I could back out some of it and try to study what is going on. Gasp.
 to you both, you're the best!
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SerMom
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Posted - 10/31/2004 : 12:19:33 AM
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There are probably 2 main things that would prevent me from ever being a "great" knitter. One is speed. I have poor brain hand co-ordination - the signals just seem to get crossed sometimes - which means it takes me a long time to get anything done. This leads to the second problem, which is lack of patience. The compbination means that there are things I will probably never tackle - coats, adult sized sweaters, etc. The lack of patience also tends to lead to not enough attention to detail. I don't stop to chart things out, I don't always keep track of what I've done, I don't keep records of changes.
This is why, while complexity doesn't faze me, size does.
Barbara
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spin_or_knit
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/31/2004 : 05:22:54 AM
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I haven't read this entire thread, but I'll still answer the original question! Yes, I have confidence in my knitting knowledge. I feel that I've learned a lot in a short time because I've worked at it. I'm not afraid to try anything. The worst case is that I have to rip something out and do it again, perhaps several times. I also am not afraid to seek information either on my own (by looking it up in a book or on line) or by asking others either right here in my area or friends like you guys on discussion groups.
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VW_Chick1979
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 11/03/2004 : 9:17:32 PM
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Wow interesting thread.
I guess I'm blessed to be in Chicagoland and have probably 2 dozen LYS within an hour drive. However the closest and easiest to get to (and park at) is about 30 mins from home, 10 mins from work. And it is FABULOUS. The owner is focused on teaching, I learned recently she taught at other LYS before starting hers.
I am mostly self taught, having tried to learn twice before but then it clicked this past March. I learned mostly from books and then went and took a class at the LYS to learn sock knitting as the instructions made my head swim. The owner was my teacher and she is SO patient and knowledgable! She explained each step and I picked things up quite quickly and now have a really cool, really comfy pair of socks!
So I know FAR less than the LYS owner and staff. But a few weeks ago I was there for a handbags class and this woman was having trouble remembering how to bind off. She asked me to show her again, so I did. She then was able to finish off the narrow scarf she was working on. I felt good that I could explain at least the simple things.
Now if they ever had a posting for employment....I'd be telling Hobby Lobby buh-bye and jumping at the chance :)
Mary Jo
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Mermaid Knits
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/07/2004 : 12:19:23 PM
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Not only does it feel great to give knitted gifts, but similarly, the talents required can be shared. Lots of inspiring notes here.
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truly violet
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Posted - 11/07/2004 : 12:53:07 PM
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I am pretty confident, as I am good with my hands. And we don't really actually HAVE a LYS as the nearest real one is about an hour away. I have to either spin it myself, shop the net or the sections of the craft stores that have some yarn. So really there isn't anyone to ask.
Also for me mostly the challenge is to figure it out myself.
My Nonna used to knit a sweater in a day, and in my 20's when I was thin and had a waist ( that wasn't around my ankles) I could as well.
I make dollhouse miniatures, original porcelain dolls and soap for a living so I work with my hands all the time. Knitting is basically my 'hobby'- it is the ONLY thing I do that I don't sell or expect to make money from.
vi
none of this will matter in 100 years.......except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi |
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needleknit
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 11/08/2004 : 11:26:48 AM
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Nope-they win every time and that's okay with me. I think it is a lot of fun learning and am constantly amazed at my own idiocy!! It is a good life lesson, though, that my daughter gets to see Mom trying to learn something even when it doesn't come quickly or easily. Kate |
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Tabbico
Seriously Hooked
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 2:02:39 PM
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I have been knitting for ever, and used to manage a knitting store. I have always been game enough to try almost any pattern, and few have stumped me. But one thing I have learned (I am now a college professor) is that it is very important to admit when you DON'T know something, rather than say anything so as to keep the air of brilliance around you. I have people ask me knitting questions when I managed the store that, at the time, I did not have the answer to. I would get their phone numbers, research the question, and call them back, sometimes to admit that I couldn't find the answer! It infuriates me to listen to someone give totally wrong information to some poor soul who doesn't know any better, and I have jumped in to some of these discussions when I guess I should have kept my mouth shut but couldn't!
I now teach students to fly airplanes, and if there is a subject where you do not want the student to have the wrong information, I can't think of one where the consequences could be more serious than aviation. After all, you can always frog...
Polly
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calmmom
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 11/18/2004 : 2:23:35 PM
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Well, I finally took a minute to read GFTC's complete thought and all the responses, and it has been enlightening I love GFTC -- she's always got something intelligent to say!
I'd say I'm self-taught, but to be honest, the correct term is probably "Fran-taught" She's been terrific about straightening me out a few times. For me, Fran's the final word
I live in one of the 20 largest U.S. cities and I think we have too many LYS. It's causing a distribution problem of yarn. There's some here, some there. . but that's another problem.
I've suffered some haughty employees, who act like just because they work there, that makes them higher on the knitting chain. One even took credit for my design! Announcing to everyone that she had designed my sweater! Sorry, I have the sketches which prove otherwise. So, if I have to go to that store, I try to go on her day off.
Another employee who I now avoid, explained that they didn't carry the yarn in my Knit It magazine. (This was the 2nd LYS that told me this -- I know who sells Lion Brand when I want to buy it, and I do)then she went on to explain that they don't carry synthentic fibers -- Oh really? So, we are not counting all the novelty yarns? May I just say, "The utter gall!"
Really, the trouble started by me wanting to support local business women. (One I had financed years ago when I didn't even know the name of her shop was a knitting term.) Well, now, I have a complete inventory of everyone's personality.
I have only been knitting seriously for 8 months and I have knitted an unbelievable amount of stuff. Entered in the State Fair (now that's judging!)Each project was picked to learn a new skill, and I laugh now about how I was intimidated by wrapping my short rows or picking up stitches. I have knit sweaters for gifts and wear one I've made every week, and I learn the absolute most when I unravel my project and start over. Talk about knowing it backwards and forwards
My wish is for every knitter to not by limited by their lack of experience or someone else's opinion. The only two legitimate limits are time and money. Knit On
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