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SpinDiva
Gabber Extraordinaire
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 Posted - 11/16/2005 : 05:55:05 AM
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Has anyone got a pattern for an oversized moebius??
I'd SO appreciate help.....
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kbshee
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Posted - 11/16/2005 : 08:19:30 AM
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There are two 'cape' patterns in Cat bordhi's first book: I did one and it could be called a poncho (but then, I don't wear ponchos :-)). I loved knitting it.
kim in oregon
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PattyAnn
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Ingrid_in_Sweden
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 11/29/2005 : 08:01:03 AM
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Erggh that is a 'cheat-Möbius' - done with a twist only.
I think some of Cat's latest efforts might very well create a poncho möbius ,
Ponders Ingrid |
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MMario
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Posted - 11/29/2005 : 08:22:04 AM
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so turn the pattern around - if you know your gauge - cast on enough stitches for 38 inches, join with a twist, knit in pattern until the fabric is 15 inches wide; change to a contrast colour - knit a row or so and bind off very loosely.
the dimensions as given seems small to me for "fits most", I would think most people would prefer about 18 to 20 inch depth , and I suspect you would want your circumfrence to be several inches larger then bust size.
other then that - choose a lace pattern and have at it!
MMario - I don't live in the 21st century - but I play a character who does. |
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NaProus
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Posted - 11/29/2005 : 09:24:09 AM
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Choose a lace pattern -- but be sure to choose one that is either reversible or attractive on both sides. I just ended up frogging a lace trellis moebius because lace trellis just doesn't look good on the wrong size.
If one is doing a giant one, Porcupine Stitch in Barbara Walker's second treasury would be a good choice, or Feather and Fan, of course.
What's a leper bandage? http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bandages.html
http://www.ghm.org/resources/knitted.htm
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SpinDiva
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 12/01/2005 : 5:29:16 PM
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This is interesting... I have always seen the moebius done with a twist and a sewn end. Is there another way? I don't have any of Cat's patterns, so I've never seen this...
Andrea
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Originally posted by Ingrid_in_Sweden
Erggh that is a 'cheat-Möbius' - done with a twist only.
I think some of Cat's latest efforts might very well create a poncho möbius ,
Ponders Ingrid
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kbshee
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Posted - 12/01/2005 : 6:52:34 PM
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Cat's method has you knitting from the middle out, so there is no 'cast on' edge. It is very cool.
kim in oregon
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mmdm
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Posted - 12/15/2005 : 10:03:40 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by MMario
so turn the pattern around - if you know your gauge - cast on enough stitches for 38 inches, join with a twist, knit in pattern until the fabric is 15 inches wide; change to a contrast colour - knit a row or so and bind off very loosely.
The method described above will not give you a true moebius. It will result in a full twist instead of a half twist. It won't lay the same when worn.
Melisa
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