flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 3, 2016 14:13:46 GMT
I'm still on a sort of mojo hiatus. Needing to get a baby blanket done (little guy is already here), but just blah about it.
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Post by jennyap on Nov 3, 2016 14:30:26 GMT
Still making slow progress on my cosy stripe blanket, hoping to finish it by the end of the month. Nothing exciting I'm afraid!
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Post by baylorgrad on Nov 3, 2016 14:33:25 GMT
I'm crocheting a peacock from the Zoomigurumi 5 book -- the one on the cover. Link here The head, neck and body are all one piece. I need to start on the many feathers. My dad loves my crocheted animals, so he'll likely get this one. |
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Post by sueg on Nov 3, 2016 14:33:49 GMT
I have several 'In progress' projects right now. Once in a while, I get some mojo for one in particular, and work on it exclusively, but mainly I switch it up, depending on what else is going on.
I'm not making any gifts at the moment, except maybe the socks I am knitting, which might end up being for my DiL. I have a while to decide - her foot is just a smidgen bigger than mine, so I'll make up my mind then.
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Post by Jili on Nov 3, 2016 14:35:14 GMT
I'm working fast and furiously on a whole slew of knit Lizard Ridge Coasters. This is a really unique and attractive pattern. I've completed 12 sets of 4 coasters (each set is one knit piece, which is then felted and cut into four coasters). I have two sets left to knit. I can get through them fairly quickly and the pattern is easy and fun, but I totally admit that I'm getting tired of them. While I am on a roll, I may order a couple of extra skeins and just make a few more for any last-minute gifts.
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Post by Jili on Nov 3, 2016 14:36:52 GMT
While I am at it.. I am considering purchasing (or asking for for my birthday or Christmas) another needle set. Do any knitters here use Hiya Hiya or ChiaoGoo interchangeables? I have some questions if you do. Decisions, decisions.
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Post by sueg on Nov 3, 2016 14:39:54 GMT
While I am at it.. I am considering purchasing (or asking for for my birthday or Christmas) another needle set. Do any knitters here use Hiya Hiya or ChiaoGoo interchangeables? I have some questions if you do. Decisions, decisions. I have some of the Chiaogoo interchangebles, but not a whole set. I am just acquiring individual tip sets and cables as I need them. What do you want to know? |
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Post by Jili on Nov 3, 2016 14:59:20 GMT
While I am at it.. I am considering purchasing (or asking for for my birthday or Christmas) another needle set. Do any knitters here use Hiya Hiya or ChiaoGoo interchangeables? I have some questions if you do. Decisions, decisions. I have some of the Chiaogoo interchangebles, but not a whole set. I am just acquiring individual tip sets and cables as I need them. What do you want to know? I have a fixed Chiao Goo with the red twist cable and I think I like it (it's different than other cables I've used), but I am curious about the Spin cables. What are your thoughts about the red cables--any cons? Have you used the spin cables? Do you have opinions about those? |
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Post by sueg on Nov 3, 2016 15:06:35 GMT
I have some of the Chiaogoo interchangebles, but not a whole set. I am just acquiring individual tip sets and cables as I need them. What do you want to know? I have a fixed Chiao Goo with the red twist cable and I think I like it (it's different than other cables I've used), but I am curious about the Spin cables. What are your thoughts about the red cables--any cons? Have you used the spin cables? Do you have opinions about those? I really like the red twist cables. They don't kink as I knit and seem very strong and stable. Perhaps the only con is if you use Magic Loop a lot - I don't with these needles a I don't have any in the small sock sizes, which is when I use ML - but they might just be a bit stiff for that. I have one of the Spin cables, but haven't used it much so far. It is more like a regular cable, as far as I can tell. |
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Post by baylorgrad on Nov 3, 2016 15:10:21 GMT
I'm working fast and furiously on a whole slew of knit Lizard Ridge Coasters. This is a really unique and attractive pattern. I've completed 12 sets of 4 coasters (each set is one knit piece, which is then felted and cut into four coasters). I have two sets left to knit. I can get through them fairly quickly and the pattern is easy and fun, but I totally admit that I'm getting tired of them. While I am on a roll, I may order a couple of extra skeins and just make a few more for any last-minute gifts. I'm going to give these coasters a shot! I'm a fairly new knitter, so I'm not sure about the "wrap and turn" -- does it mean you physically swap the needles in your hands for the next set of stitches? |
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Post by angieh1996 on Nov 3, 2016 15:19:05 GMT
A friend just had a baby. I'm making this.  |
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Post by Jili on Nov 3, 2016 16:41:39 GMT
I'm working fast and furiously on a whole slew of knit Lizard Ridge Coasters. This is a really unique and attractive pattern. I've completed 12 sets of 4 coasters (each set is one knit piece, which is then felted and cut into four coasters). I have two sets left to knit. I can get through them fairly quickly and the pattern is easy and fun, but I totally admit that I'm getting tired of them. While I am on a roll, I may order a couple of extra skeins and just make a few more for any last-minute gifts. I'm going to give these coasters a shot! I'm a fairly new knitter, so I'm not sure about the "wrap and turn" -- does it mean you physically swap the needles in your hands for the next set of stitches? No, it's a little more complex than that, but you can learn it. It explains it on the pattern, but I'll try to give it a go. When you reach the W&T, you slip the next stitch onto the right needle, as if to purl (but you do not have to bring the yarn forward) Then you take the working yarn and wrap it around the stitch, toward you. You're essentially bringing the yarn forward, between the two needles. then I tilt the piece toward me a little bit, take the left needle, and from the back, slip that wrapped stitch back onto my left needle. Then you carefully turn your work around entirely and follow the next direction (knit 8, or whatever). what ends up happening is that you're constantly flipping your work when working those rows. I actually have those two rows (rows 4 and 10) in the pattern printed onto an index card, and I move a paper clip along each step so I don't lose my place. I also find that I have to work that entire row at once--if I set the piece down midway, I'm doomed. I'll inevitably make a mistake and have to rip back. I find that it takes full concentration for me to complete the short rows--and it takes more time to do them than a regular knit row. Luckily, they only occur a few times in the entire pattern. You can see a demo of wrap & turn on You Tube. Very Pink Knits has one (though she has you bring the yarn forward before you slip the stitch in her demo-- you don't need to do that with this pattern, it's a little easier). I've got some pattern notes (and photos) on my Ravelry project page, if you want to take a look. Fortunately, this pattern is felted, so it's very forgiving if you make any little mistakes. |
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Post by baylorgrad on Nov 3, 2016 16:57:33 GMT
I'm going to give these coasters a shot! I'm a fairly new knitter, so I'm not sure about the "wrap and turn" -- does it mean you physically swap the needles in your hands for the next set of stitches? No, it's a little more complex than that, but you can learn it. It explains it on the pattern, but I'll try to give it a go. When you reach the W&T, you slip the next stitch onto the right needle, as if to purl (but you do not have to bring the yarn forward) Then you take the working yarn and wrap it around the stitch, toward you. You're essentially bringing the yarn forward, between the two needles. then I tilt the piece toward me a little bit, take the left needle, and from the back, slip that wrapped stitch back onto my left needle. Then you carefully turn your work around entirely and follow the next direction (knit 8, or whatever). what ends up happening is that you're constantly flipping your work when working those rows. I actually have those two rows (rows 4 and 10) in the pattern printed onto an index card, and I move a paper clip along each step so I don't lose my place. I also find that I have to work that entire row at once--if I set the piece down midway, I'm doomed. I'll inevitably make a mistake and have to rip back. I find that it takes full concentration for me to complete the short rows--and it takes more time to do them than a regular knit row. Luckily, they only occur a few times in the entire pattern. You can see a demo of wrap & turn on You Tube. Very Pink Knits has one (though she has you bring the yarn forward before you slip the stitch in her demo-- you don't need to do that with this pattern, it's a little easier). I've got some pattern notes (and photos) on my Ravelry project page, if you want to take a look. Fortunately, this pattern is felted, so it's very forgiving if you make any little mistakes. Thanks, Jili ! I will check out YouTube and your Ravelry project page later today. Is your Ravelry username the same as here? I'd love to try this tonight, but my local yarn store is closed on Thursdays -- and I know it carries the Noro Kureyon. |
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Post by Jili on Nov 3, 2016 17:36:48 GMT
No, it's a little more complex than that, but you can learn it. It explains it on the pattern, but I'll try to give it a go. When you reach the W&T, you slip the next stitch onto the right needle, as if to purl (but you do not have to bring the yarn forward) Then you take the working yarn and wrap it around the stitch, toward you. You're essentially bringing the yarn forward, between the two needles. then I tilt the piece toward me a little bit, take the left needle, and from the back, slip that wrapped stitch back onto my left needle. Then you carefully turn your work around entirely and follow the next direction (knit 8, or whatever). what ends up happening is that you're constantly flipping your work when working those rows. I actually have those two rows (rows 4 and 10) in the pattern printed onto an index card, and I move a paper clip along each step so I don't lose my place. I also find that I have to work that entire row at once--if I set the piece down midway, I'm doomed. I'll inevitably make a mistake and have to rip back. I find that it takes full concentration for me to complete the short rows--and it takes more time to do them than a regular knit row. Luckily, they only occur a few times in the entire pattern. You can see a demo of wrap & turn on You Tube. Very Pink Knits has one (though she has you bring the yarn forward before you slip the stitch in her demo-- you don't need to do that with this pattern, it's a little easier). I've got some pattern notes (and photos) on my Ravelry project page, if you want to take a look. Fortunately, this pattern is felted, so it's very forgiving if you make any little mistakes. Thanks, Jili ! I will check out YouTube and your Ravelry project page later today. Is your Ravelry username the same as here? I'd love to try this tonight, but my local yarn store is closed on Thursdays -- and I know it carries the Noro Kureyon. My Ravelry username is SLPeaJr. I've considered changing my Pea name, but I feel like I've been Jili too long to really want to do that. I really enjoy working with the Kureyon. I'm not a fan of the feel of it, but it's perfect for this project, not expensive, and I love seeing how the skeins work up. I would suggest working with a metal needle for this yarn (it's rough and it drags). I also add a few rows at the beginning and end of each coaster. I knit 8 rows before beginning the pattern repeats, and the pattern says to knit 3, I think. good luck-- let me know how you make out. |
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Post by hanushka on Nov 3, 2016 17:52:50 GMT
baylorgrad, what a cute little peacock! Hope your dad loves it!  I was too excited to start my temperature blanket, so I began it at the beginning of November instead of waiting until the new year. I'm doing hexagonal granny squares, so I hope I can keep up with the joining. I'd like to try the join as you go method. I have a sock pattern ready to get started on with some lovely tweed yarn too. It's just been lying on the side table, mocking me to find the time to start it.  Not a yarnie project, but I am working on a Paris cross stitch for dd for Christmas. I haven't cross stitched in years, so I am enjoying it tremendously!
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Post by Butterfly Momma on Nov 3, 2016 17:53:48 GMT
A few  a scarf for my DH, a baby blanket for my soon to be here nephew, a blanket for my in laws, a hat for my FIL, a vest for my dad, 2 shawls for my mom, two Frisbees for my boys and a bag for my cousin. I have completed my MILs scarf - yay  And a snowflake blanket for my family. I love lots of projects on the go, can you tell? |
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Post by mrst on Nov 3, 2016 18:29:19 GMT
I've made a nice black scarf for my ds, socks for my bl and a small shawl/scarf for my sl.
I've also done some baby leggings for my niece's baby to wear when he in his sling. I'm now on socks for a friend. Socks seem to go down particularly well.
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 3, 2016 18:37:17 GMT
I'm crocheting a peacock from the Zoomigurumi 5 book -- the one on the cover. Link here The head, neck and body are all one piece. I need to start on the many feathers. My dad loves my crocheted animals, so he'll likely get this one. Ha! That was NOT what I expected to see when I clicked on your link. Love him!!!! |
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 3, 2016 18:38:34 GMT
A few a scarf for my DH, a baby blanket for my soon to be here nephew, a blanket for my in laws, a hat for my FIL, a vest for my dad, 2 shawls for my mom, two Frisbees for my boys and a bag for my cousin. I have completed my MILs scarf - yay And a snowflake blanket for my family. I love lots of projects on the go, can you tell?  Wow you've been busy!!! |
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 3, 2016 18:43:08 GMT
baylorgrad , what a cute little peacock! Hope your dad loves it! I was too excited to start my temperature blanket, so I began it at the beginning of November instead of waiting until the new year. I'm doing hexagonal granny squares, so I hope I can keep up with the joining. I'd like to try the join as you go method. I have a sock pattern ready to get started on with some lovely tweed yarn too. It's just been lying on the side table, mocking me to find the time to start it. Not a yarnie project, but I am working on a Paris cross stitch for dd for Christmas. I haven't cross stitched in years, so I am enjoying it tremendously! your temp blanket sounds really neat - I've only seen stripes. Can you post some pictures when you get into it a ways? |
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 3, 2016 18:43:51 GMT
I'm working fast and furiously on a whole slew of knit Lizard Ridge Coasters. This is a really unique and attractive pattern. I've completed 12 sets of 4 coasters (each set is one knit piece, which is then felted and cut into four coasters). I have two sets left to knit. I can get through them fairly quickly and the pattern is easy and fun, but I totally admit that I'm getting tired of them. While I am on a roll, I may order a couple of extra skeins and just make a few more for any last-minute gifts. These sound really neat, and what an awesome gift. Very unique. |
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Post by baylorgrad on Nov 3, 2016 19:06:01 GMT
I'm crocheting a peacock from the Zoomigurumi 5 book -- the one on the cover. Link here The head, neck and body are all one piece. I need to start on the many feathers. My dad loves my crocheted animals, so he'll likely get this one. Ha! That was NOT what I expected to see when I clicked on your link. Love him!!!! Thanks, flute4peace! He has about 75 cents at the back of his base to keep him from toppling forward. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 3, 2016 19:21:29 GMT
I had to look up the lizard ridge coasters those look cool. I printed out the pattern but who knows when I will get to them. I need to finish up some scrapping gifts before I get to play with yarn.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 19:42:13 GMT
hanushka, your avatar always catches my eye. I just love the bright stripes in a mix of styles.
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Post by gillyp on Nov 3, 2016 20:55:07 GMT
Goodies being made by the Peas! The blanket I posted last week is a present for a friend, I'm in the middle of a scarf for another friend, I have 3 different balls of yarn to do 3 more scarves although I might have to chose a different pattern as I'm not really enjoying the one I've started, I'll be starting something for my sister very soon and I think that's about it on the present front. I've nearly finished a couple of knitted jumpers I'm doing for the DGDs and I finished this little vest for DGD2 on Tuesday. I started it on Sunday night and it makes up very quickly. The pattern is Ring Around The Rosie by The Lavender Chair.    |
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Post by disneypal on Nov 3, 2016 20:55:51 GMT
I was hoping to make 2 afghans (one has been started) for a couple of my friends that are room mates but I just don't know if I will have the time.
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Post by hanushka on Nov 3, 2016 21:12:30 GMT
hanushka , your avatar always catches my eye. I just love the bright stripes in a mix of styles. Aw, thank you!  I love to pull that afghan out in the wintertime. When it's gray and cold out, at least I have some bright colors inside! |
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Post by hanushka on Nov 3, 2016 21:13:56 GMT
baylorgrad , what a cute little peacock! Hope your dad loves it! I was too excited to start my temperature blanket, so I began it at the beginning of November instead of waiting until the new year. I'm doing hexagonal granny squares, so I hope I can keep up with the joining. I'd like to try the join as you go method. I have a sock pattern ready to get started on with some lovely tweed yarn too. It's just been lying on the side table, mocking me to find the time to start it. Not a yarnie project, but I am working on a Paris cross stitch for dd for Christmas. I haven't cross stitched in years, so I am enjoying it tremendously! your temp blanket sounds really neat - I've only seen stripes. Can you post some pictures when you get into it a ways? Yes!!! I will certainly do so! |
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 3, 2016 21:45:21 GMT
 I'm making this c to c for my son. I'm using I Love This Yarn and I love it!!  I made this for my friend's preemie. I need to get it mailed! |
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Post by papersilly on Nov 3, 2016 22:06:09 GMT
not really yard but felted wool. I'm making a bunch of xmas gnomes from wool sweaters I'm shrinking down. I did owls a few years ago and this year it's gnomes.
if I have time, I'm going to crochet a few beanies for my nieces. |
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a scarf for my DH, a baby blanket for my soon to be here nephew, a blanket for my in laws, a hat for my FIL, a vest for my dad, 2 shawls for my mom, two Frisbees for my boys and a bag for my cousin. I have completed my MILs scarf - yay 
And a snowflake blanket for my family. I love lots of projects on the go, can you tell? 
Wow you've been busy!!!
I love to pull that afghan out in the wintertime. When it's gray and cold out, at least I have some bright colors inside!
