The Big Lit Knit Thread (and crochet too)

[PurpleTiara]

Knitters, tonight I am crying at the Frog Pond. I was silly, and left my knitting unprotected where it was molested by a pair of four year olds. Since it was a lacework shawl (easy lace, but still it was lace!) I had to frog the whole thing because there was no way I could have saved it. I am just not experienced yet.

But tomorrow is another day! I am going to visit the yarn shop and get some purple to cast on Shank's weenie warmer.

 

[ultramarineblue]

I'll have to do some resizing but I'll get some posted soon.

I can't wait to see!

 

[Etoile]

Knitters, tonight I am crying at the Frog Pond. I was silly, and left my knitting unprotected where it was molested by a pair of four year olds. Since it was a lacework shawl (easy lace, but still it was lace!) I had to frog the whole thing because there was no way I could have saved it. I am just not experienced yet.

But tomorrow is another day! I am going to visit the yarn shop and get some purple to cast on Shank's weenie warmer.

Ack! Sorry to hear that! I suppose I am lucky I don't have anybody around that would go after my work - the cat doesn't seem to be interested.

 

[PurpleTiara]

Thanks....

It is one of those things where it is totally my fault. I mean, who leaves their lace around when there are Rugrats? Aside from me... But their mom was cool. I did not freak out at the kids and she talked to them about "just because it was left in the common room, does not mean you can play with it."

This is what I was making: Cat's Paw Scarf I just started it Wednesday night. I am such a WIP whore.

 

[ultramarineblue]

Thanks....

It is one of those things where it is totally my fault. I mean, who leaves their lace around when there are Rugrats? Aside from me... But their mom was cool. I did not freak out at the kids and she talked to them about "just because it was left in the common room, does not mean you can play with it."

This is what I was making: Cat's Paw Scarf I just started it Wednesday night. I am such a WIP whore.

I've always thought that knitted lace was much prettier than crocheted lace. That's a beautiful pattern.

 

[the captians wench]

I can't wait to see!

As promised.

Little Henery VIII (size 6 months)

Oriental brocade bodice


Elizabethan style wedding gown I didn't do ruffles for this because I'm a little unsatisfied with it. My skills have improved a lot since I started it 3 years a go and there are just some things I'd like to do differently. The next one will have ruffles and all.

 

[the captians wench]

Thanks....

It is one of those things where it is totally my fault. I mean, who leaves their lace around when there are Rugrats? Aside from me... But their mom was cool. I did not freak out at the kids and she talked to them about "just because it was left in the common room, does not mean you can play with it."

This is what I was making: Cat's Paw Scarf I just started it Wednesday night. I am such a WIP whore.

Wow that is amazing! I wish I could follow a pattern. when I try to do any sort of fancy knit stich it just ends up looking like it doesn't have any holes. Except bubbles, I can do bubbles.

 

[PurpleTiara]

I've always thought that knitted lace was much prettier than crocheted lace. That's a beautiful pattern.

The Northern Lace people have so many lovely patterns! When I am done, I will post pictures, but I am not a fast knitter.

 

[fishercat]

Knitters, tonight I am crying at the Frog Pond. I was silly, and left my knitting unprotected where it was molested by a pair of four year olds. Since it was a lacework shawl (easy lace, but still it was lace!) I had to frog the whole thing because there was no way I could have saved it. I am just not experienced yet.

But tomorrow is another day! I am going to visit the yarn shop and get some purple to cast on Shank's weenie warmer.

PT - When you start up again, you might want to use a lifeline. I'd suggest some embroidery floss or unwaxed dental floss. Insert it though the loops on a rest row or in between pattern repeats. A Google search will get more info, but this link has pictures:

http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/lifeline.shtm

 

[PurpleTiara]

PT - When you start up again, you might want to use a lifeline. I'd suggest some embroidery floss or unwaxed dental floss. Insert it though the loops on a rest row or in between pattern repeats. A Google search will get more info, but this link has pictures:

http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/lifeline.shtm

Thanks for the reminder... I have seen them used before, but I had not tried it yet. This is the first thing I have done where it is probably a good thing.

 

[PurpleTiara]

Wow that is amazing! I wish I could follow a pattern. when I try to do any sort of fancy knit stich it just ends up looking like it doesn't have any holes. Except bubbles, I can do bubbles.

This is the first pattern I have done that has holes where there are supposed to be holes! I have done lots of things to did have holes, though!

 

[graceanne]

I'm seriously considering crocheting a blanket while K's gone for our bed. The schools library has a good book with stuff and I was just gonna photo copy what I want. I know a basic stitch, and if I don't make it too complicated it I should be able to do it.

 

[PurpleTiara]

I bet you could do it easily!

 

[graceanne]

I bet you could do it easily!

Yeah. I don't see why not. It's something I could work on while I'm getting kids to bed in the evening.

 

[Etoile]

I'm seriously considering crocheting a blanket while K's gone for our bed. The schools library has a good book with stuff and I was just gonna photo copy what I want. I know a basic stitch, and if I don't make it too complicated it I should be able to do it.

May I recommend using motifs (eg, granny squares) rather than a regular back and forth stitch? I've made two blankets since December by going back and forth (well, one and a half, the red chenille is still WIP) and it's mind-numbing. I think any future blankets I make are going to be motif based because otherwise I will go batshit insane.

Motifs just go SO much more quickly.

 

[graceanne]

May I recommend using motifs (eg, granny squares) rather than a regular back and forth stitch? I've made two blankets since December by going back and forth (well, one and a half, the red chenille is still WIP) and it's mind-numbing. I think any future blankets I make are going to be motif based because otherwise I will go batshit insane.

Motifs just go SO much more quickly.

That's kinda of what I was planning. I want a dark red blanket with a white border, and I figure that granny squares will be easier. Plus, that way I won't be struggling to handle this huge heavy blanket when I get near the end.

 

[the captians wench]

It's been a while but I have just completed a costume that I am actually content with.

I've been told that I'm way too hard on my work, but I've also been told that it will just keep me pushing to be better.

Anyway, I had to create a pattern for my own bum roll for a girl's size 8, and I adjusted a lot of things such as making a built in farthingale, but I'm please with the results.

So, size 8 girl's Tudor/Early Elizabethan style court dress:

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[00Syd]

It's been a while but I have just completed a costume that I am actually content with.

I've been told that I'm way too hard on my work, but I've also been told that it will just keep me pushing to be better.

Anyway, I had to create a pattern for my own bum roll for a girl's size 8, and I adjusted a lot of things such as making a built in farthingale, but I'm please with the results.

So, size 8 girl's Tudor/Early Elizabethan style court dress:

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs038.snc1/3316_82097256274_516356274_2217380_199667_s.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs038.snc1/3316_82097261274_516356274_2217381_5957865_s.jpg
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http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs038.snc1/3316_82097276274_516356274_2217383_7474413_s.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs038.snc1/3316_82098731274_516356274_2217390_4216284_s.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs038.snc1/3316_82098761274_516356274_2217393_445876_s.jpg

The photos are really small, but from what I can tell, it looks amazing!! The amount of skill you must have to be able to make something like that... I can't even imagine. Really, that's amazing.

 

[the captians wench]

The photos are really small, but from what I can tell, it looks amazing!! The amount of skill you must have to be able to make something like that... I can't even imagine. Really, that's amazing.

yeah I'm being lazy and linking them rather than resizing.

but thanks. It's been a while since I really loved a piece. I'll be a bit sad to see this one sold.

 

[Yasashii_Kaze]

I have a question for all you fellow crocheters from a newbie. I'm starting on a doily for a friend of mine. What does this mean?

"Ch 7; Join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, holding back last lp on hook, 2 dc in ring, yo and through all 3 lps on hook - beg cl made; ch 4; [holding back last lp on hook, 3 dc in ring, yo and through all 4 lps on hook - cl made; ch 4] 5 times; join with sl st on top of beg cl."

I'm having trouble with the areas I bolded. I don't really understand holding loops back or clusters I guess. And why are some of the instructions italicized? Also I have to learn what a picot is for this, but I can Google it when I get there.

 

[Etoile]

Beg cl made = beginning cluster made

Holding back last loop on hook? Never heard of it. I'd just do ch2 and then 2 dc. Although I usually do ch3 to represent a dc...so maybe that has something to do with it. I recommend you do ch3 then 2dc to make the beginning cluster.

Clusters are usually made two ways. At the beginning of a row/round, you have a "beginning cluster". This is made with a chain, which is treated as the first stitch in the cluster. Same as when you get to the end and then turn, you do a chain and that's your first stitch. With a cluster, you're working multiple sts into the st below, so a beginning cluster is that first ch followed by x number of add'l sts. (ch+x=y) For regular clusters, you just do y.

Example:
beg cl = ch3, 2 dc in first stitch. *skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st. (cluster made)* repeat from * to * to end of row.

Does that clarify at all or have I confused you further?!

 

[Etoile]

Got MAJOR work on my sock done during the flight back from Hawai'i. I may actually finish the pair soon! I've had one lonely sock since January and I'm finally finishing the second, LOL.

 

[Yasashii_Kaze]

Beg cl made = beginning cluster made

Holding back last loop on hook? Never heard of it. I'd just do ch2 and then 2 dc. Although I usually do ch3 to represent a dc...so maybe that has something to do with it. I recommend you do ch3 then 2dc to make the beginning cluster.

Clusters are usually made two ways. At the beginning of a row/round, you have a "beginning cluster". This is made with a chain, which is treated as the first stitch in the cluster. Same as when you get to the end and then turn, you do a chain and that's your first stitch. With a cluster, you're working multiple sts into the st below, so a beginning cluster is that first ch followed by x number of add'l sts. (ch+x=y) For regular clusters, you just do y.

Example:
beg cl = ch3, 2 dc in first stitch. *skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st. (cluster made)* repeat from * to * to end of row.

Does that clarify at all or have I confused you further?!

Nope, you clarified quite nicely. I've actually done clustering before, then, it just wasn't called that. That's what's done to add stitches in to make each consecutive round bigger, right? And no idea on the loops, but your alternative makes sense. Thanks!

 

[Etoile]

Nope, you clarified quite nicely. I've actually done clustering before, then, it just wasn't called that. That's what's done to add stitches in to make each consecutive round bigger, right? And no idea on the loops, but your alternative makes sense. Thanks!

Well, kind of. Adding stitches is called an increase. Typically you only do 2 sts in one st to increase; if you need to increase 4 per row, you'll do it across 4 sts rather than all 4 in one. Clusters are MORE than 2 sts in one st, so you end up with a "puff" or "bubble" type thing. A cluster, I guess.

 

[Yasashii_Kaze]

Well, kind of. Adding stitches is called an increase. Typically you only do 2 sts in one st to increase; if you need to increase 4 per row, you'll do it across 4 sts rather than all 4 in one. Clusters are MORE than 2 sts in one st, so you end up with a "puff" or "bubble" type thing. A cluster, I guess.

Okay, I'm slowly starting to understand.