Knitting and other Creative Endeavors - Page 21

Ponine · 08-16-2006, 10:50 AM

Oh Pru... you must!!! You must join!!!
So that we can live through you!!!!

I can't knit socks... but I would be soooo in.

Matterhorn Fan · 08-16-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sock Wars

The Rules

1. The first rule of Sock Wars is, you must talk about Sock Wars
2. The second rule of Sock Wars is, you MUST talk about Sock Wars.
(no really, for this to be a success we need as many combatants as possible)
3. Two socks to a fight
4. One fight at a time
5. No shirts, no shoes, just socks
6. Fights will go on as long as they have to
7. If this is your first time in Sock Wars, you have to fight.

HA! I love it!

Prudence · 09-12-2006, 09:06 PM

Stumped for project ideas? May I suggest the Princess Leia knitted wig?

Not Afraid · 09-12-2006, 09:14 PM

Whip us up a couple of MA, will ya?

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 09-13-2006, 10:47 AM

I'm knitted less than 1/3 of a scarf, but so far only two mistakes, and I'm going to cover those up with embroidered flowers or buttons. I'm super excited. But I'm going to run out of yarn. Hopefully I'll be able to find its match; I should have bought two, but I bought the yarn years ago. Anyhoo, it's relaxing and fun and I'm getting better with every stitch.

I still need someone to show me how to cast off, though. I can't figure it out from the book and I had problems with this the last time I knit a shawl (and wound up knotting the ends - heh).

CoasterMatt · 09-13-2006, 10:53 AM

The Princess Leia knitted wig scores high on my giggle list.

Prudence · 09-13-2006, 11:13 AM

Casting off's pretty easy - easier than casting on. I'm sure one of us can talk you through it when you get to that point.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 09-13-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

Casting off's pretty easy - easier than casting on. I'm sure one of us can talk you through it when you get to that point.

Well, that's news to me. Seems way more complicated, but maybe that's because I cast on using one needle and the fingers of my other hand, rather than casting on with both needles. Hmmm. When I get to the end, I'll ask for help. Thanks!

Snowflake · 09-13-2006, 11:33 AM

Okay, now that the foggy weather is rolling in and not all my projects are something I work on with the computer, anyone ahve a recommendation for someone who is not terribly dexterious and wants to learn to knit? I'm looking in to chcking out a shop in the bay area with classes, but I wanted to get a head start. Any thoughts?

Prudence · 09-13-2006, 01:31 PM

I cast on the same way you do, I think - one needle and my other hand. Casting off won't be a problem for you and you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. Promise!

Snowflake: I learned to knit a gazillion years ago from my mom, so I'm not up on what books would be good. I love my sock books and they seem to have fairly clear instructions, but starting out with a handful of double-pointed needles can be intimidating.

Probably the best place to start is with what you want to make. If what you really want to make is socks, you'll be more likely to stick with it if you try the sock books. If you'd rather make an afghan or scarf, head for those.

08-16-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Oh Pru... you must!!! You must join!!! So that we can live through you!!!! I can't knit socks... but I would be soooo in. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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09-12-2006, 09:06 PM	#3
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Stumped for project ideas? May I suggest the Princess Leia knitted wig? __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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09-12-2006, 09:14 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Whip us up a couple of MA, will ya?
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09-13-2006, 10:47 AM	#5
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	I've taken up knitting again. I'm knitted less than 1/3 of a scarf, but so far only two mistakes, and I'm going to cover those up with embroidered flowers or buttons. I'm super excited. But I'm going to run out of yarn. Hopefully I'll be able to find its match; I should have bought two, but I bought the yarn years ago. Anyhoo, it's relaxing and fun and I'm getting better with every stitch. I still need someone to show me how to cast off, though. I can't figure it out from the book and I had problems with this the last time I knit a shawl (and wound up knotting the ends - heh).
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09-13-2006, 10:53 AM	#6
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	The Princess Leia knitted wig scores high on my giggle list. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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09-13-2006, 11:13 AM	#7
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Casting off's pretty easy - easier than casting on. I'm sure one of us can talk you through it when you get to that point. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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09-13-2006, 11:33 AM	#9
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Recommended Knitting books? Okay, now that the foggy weather is rolling in and not all my projects are something I work on with the computer, anyone ahve a recommendation for someone who is not terribly dexterious and wants to learn to knit? I'm looking in to chcking out a shop in the bay area with classes, but I wanted to get a head start. Any thoughts? __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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09-13-2006, 01:31 PM	#10
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I cast on the same way you do, I think - one needle and my other hand. Casting off won't be a problem for you and you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. Promise! Snowflake: I learned to knit a gazillion years ago from my mom, so I'm not up on what books would be good. I love my sock books and they seem to have fairly clear instructions, but starting out with a handful of double-pointed needles can be intimidating. Probably the best place to start is with what you want to make. If what you really want to make is socks, you'll be more likely to stick with it if you try the sock books. If you'd rather make an afghan or scarf, head for those. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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