tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55783725206769941922024-03-28T23:27:53.489-04:00Cindoo KnitsCindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-61877989915531302702023-08-01T10:29:00.008-04:002023-08-05T15:34:06.172-04:00Hot Fun in the Summertime with Cool Cotton<p><a href="https://knitmuch.com/weaving-a-cover-up-ruana-perfect-for-summer-fun/" target="_blank">And now for the grand finale!</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocSCNtZIIhbyeo35FaROsAySa3WGqg7j41LVI_X2O52k7zJAGfIF_-aPvrNcfcSrnqZ2EWBC_TEDU-6aPnB5dUIIAM40hNuXE55oUTjuz_gg24d1l-_QLeyyMc14vUEzr0uumqz3PkftEIQM64ipg8_lDRS9GDqf0gIWujibuBksrgh48YQaVvLZ69G5i/s4032/Day%205%20Finished%20DD%20Belted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocSCNtZIIhbyeo35FaROsAySa3WGqg7j41LVI_X2O52k7zJAGfIF_-aPvrNcfcSrnqZ2EWBC_TEDU-6aPnB5dUIIAM40hNuXE55oUTjuz_gg24d1l-_QLeyyMc14vUEzr0uumqz3PkftEIQM64ipg8_lDRS9GDqf0gIWujibuBksrgh48YQaVvLZ69G5i/w240-h320/Day%205%20Finished%20DD%20Belted.jpg" title="Off to the Beach with the Corked Belt" width="240" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZ4OgT4iR6YnTU8Wu1k2jcKLUG-4KbfoQaR6QBevz39f5gW4zy_f-bQJk7L6-tQVcIimOtKOL2OhWBjdx7BPQL7UZzdWBZZwzcmxy_ODVzT-Z6OajBFqSzjcubFfJAh-n9URJ_ZUz_kk5-uKh6eqJPGx5cxiSKYCwlVEuiZJHZu7yMxfnf1cB6zFXtDHM/s320/Day%203%20Hat%20Finished.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>This week, I'm knitting, corking, crocheting and weaving with a super soft yarn -- Cotton Supreme Speckles and Cotton Supreme DK.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKz7uvQrSoMvilONW4ExgKIcMA5KU74PcCMrT3I8TXG5ZDFysZP_rUfZsiZ5vQCtlzul9mqRbpY5OwnItP-_RlnOePCHjz0Udyf50L0KgImzn-lZvEyu9zi6kWoMOwOtB-MdtEFNo_-q6kV5fpEh9-Ce1WVRrykAaN58_e9nueSmuYEMVkrxKH9jsaxpw/s4032/Day%201%20All.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKz7uvQrSoMvilONW4ExgKIcMA5KU74PcCMrT3I8TXG5ZDFysZP_rUfZsiZ5vQCtlzul9mqRbpY5OwnItP-_RlnOePCHjz0Udyf50L0KgImzn-lZvEyu9zi6kWoMOwOtB-MdtEFNo_-q6kV5fpEh9-Ce1WVRrykAaN58_e9nueSmuYEMVkrxKH9jsaxpw/s320/Day%201%20All.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have some great projects to share and below is a sneak peek at what's in store for the balance of the week.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCCmYHCXQvppM0CNivZVRQjPjCagWumV9USNbNzi8kqNgJMrCukQE9P688fimyoE47-spUtRRVY_ISc6M8q7tn9UKPwtYKKFuTBqc2EOVYgfZRXaaLchDp7FfHfZ4y-A3Lx-oir9LEXg1bnbnB3YmeIDdUcU7gyTzMP3MHZUNbXSO8oA22wcfk-4AEWys/s4032/Day%201%20Sneak%20Peak.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCCmYHCXQvppM0CNivZVRQjPjCagWumV9USNbNzi8kqNgJMrCukQE9P688fimyoE47-spUtRRVY_ISc6M8q7tn9UKPwtYKKFuTBqc2EOVYgfZRXaaLchDp7FfHfZ4y-A3Lx-oir9LEXg1bnbnB3YmeIDdUcU7gyTzMP3MHZUNbXSO8oA22wcfk-4AEWys/s320/Day%201%20Sneak%20Peak.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>You'll have to check Knitmuch.com each day this week to see how I made them and to get the patterns.</p><p><a href="https://knitmuch.com/hot-fun-in-the-summertime-with-cool-cotton/" target="_blank">Day 1 - Hot Fun with Cool Cotton</a></p><p><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-swatches-with-cotton-supreme-speckles-french-knitting-with-dk/" target="_blank">Day 2 - Swatching & Corking</a></p><p><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-a-sun-hat-that-is-cool-and-breezy/" target="_blank">Day 3 - The Sunhat Story</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Happy Knitting</p><p><br /></p>Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-57892604581135698562020-10-23T12:47:00.000-04:002020-10-23T12:47:24.111-04:00Double your pleasure, double your fun with double knitting in Wool Pop<h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><p style="text-align: left;">This week on KNITmuch, I'm knitting with Universal YarnWool Pop. This DK weight yarn is a blend of bamboo, superwash wool and polymide that has a heathery sheen and subtle halo.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ3rwp38Mh_Y-oXgXvA7saffCK7pyKlxao_PxcQMhUJlJjnQmVdwEMdmTuMeOzWaNuVV53I2n8eIL8kyDtwBMXfOL0Nf1V93wg_irM0fEvmUQb4c1g7pdqyyhNRhDa2Dv32APSj90CynF/s2656/Wool+Pop+Color+Choice.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Blend of Bamboo, Superwash Wool, and Polymide in DK weight." border="0" data-original-height="1992" data-original-width="2656" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ3rwp38Mh_Y-oXgXvA7saffCK7pyKlxao_PxcQMhUJlJjnQmVdwEMdmTuMeOzWaNuVV53I2n8eIL8kyDtwBMXfOL0Nf1V93wg_irM0fEvmUQb4c1g7pdqyyhNRhDa2Dv32APSj90CynF/w400-h300/Wool+Pop+Color+Choice.JPG" title="Universal Yarn Wool Pop in Silken & Graphite" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Universal Yarn Wool Pop in colours Silken and Graphite<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I enjoyed working with this yarn, and I'm very pleased with the results. When knitted up, the fabric has a lovely drape, and the ease of laundering makes this a multi seasonal, and easy to care for yarn. I actually put the hat and scarf through a delicate wash and medium 30 minute dryer cycle. Since both of these projects are double thickness, 30 minutes left both items slightly damp. I then laid both flat to finish drying. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Here are the links to this week's story on KNITmuch.com.</h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"> </h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCi2fWQiH2bh7YG9krRTVm5yLfEvKiAMp1_ERFHFb9fhI_UM3u6V4dNCkKs8RGlEJTIabDKI2-kA8Q8lG56uxHb1MxeAhBFMYKswKLV2VzIoyw-a7kZSPx2V7G44AzEErqDBfi9Y4EJ2A/s2048/Wool+Pop+Ensemble.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Double knit hat & scarf, and seamed sweater" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCi2fWQiH2bh7YG9krRTVm5yLfEvKiAMp1_ERFHFb9fhI_UM3u6V4dNCkKs8RGlEJTIabDKI2-kA8Q8lG56uxHb1MxeAhBFMYKswKLV2VzIoyw-a7kZSPx2V7G44AzEErqDBfi9Y4EJ2A/w323-h400/Wool+Pop+Ensemble.jpg" title="The completed ensemble all knit with Wool Pop" width="323" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-left: 40px;">Completed ensemble knit with Wool Pop<br /></div></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table></h3><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://knitmuch.com/multi-seasonal-knitting-with-wool-pop/" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span class="breadcrumb_last"><span></span>Multi-seasonal knitting with Wool Pop</span></span></span></span> </span></a></b></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://knitmuch.com/wool-pop-the-fabric-drape-is-determined-by-the-swatch/" target="_blank">Wool Pop: the fabric drape is determined by the swatch</a></b></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://knitmuch.com/the-importance-of-gauge-when-knitting-a-sweater/" target="_blank">The importance of gauge when knitting a sweater</a></b></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://knitmuch.com/double-the-pleasure-with-a-reversible-knitted-scarf/" target="_blank">Double your pleasure with a reversible knitted scarf</a></b></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://knitmuch.com/double-your-fun-with-a-matching-reversible-knitted-hat/" target="_blank">Double your fun with a matching reversible knitted hat</a></b></span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">I hope you enjoy the posts. Happy Knitting!<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-4615772738808860802020-05-06T11:51:00.001-04:002020-05-08T09:26:06.643-04:00Summer Knits with Cottony Soft Waves of ColourThis week on KNITmuch, I'm knitting with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves. For those of you that know me personally, you also know that I'm not all that crazy about knitting with 100% cotton, but I really did enjoy working with this yarn.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cotton Supreme Waves in Heliotrope, Lagoon, and Equator</td></tr>
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The projects that I selected for this week show off the long colour runs and I'm genuinely pleased with the results. You can link to the different posts here. I'll update the link for each day's post as it is published.<br />
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<a class="bluetext strong" href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-a-summertime-tee-with-waves-of-color/" target="_blank">Making a summertime Tee with waves of color</a>
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<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/what-to-know-about-knitting-an-oversized-wrap-with-cotton-supreme-waves/" target="_blank">What to know about knitting an oversized wrap with Cotton Supreme Waves</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/weaving-a-color-block-baby-blanket-with-cotton-supreme-waves/" target="_blank">Weaving a color block baby blanket with Cotton Supreme Waves</a></li>
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Yes, you read #5 (Friday's Post) correctly, one of the projects involved weaving on my 28" Ashford Knitters Loom. As I mentioned above, I'm very pleased with the results for the week. Check out the details on KNITmuch.com.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My finished projects for the week.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lagoon Wrap made with Cotton Supreme Waves</td></tr>
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<br />Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184343.285985499999995 -80.0286313 44.0204665 -78.737737299999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-72408830622841386792020-01-13T12:08:00.002-05:002020-01-17T07:20:14.205-05:00Combating those winter blues with Merino Mist<b>Happy New Year!</b><br />
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This week on <a href="http://knitmuch.com/" target="_blank">Knitmuch</a>, be sure catch my article that features knitting with Merino Mist from Rozetti Yarns.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merino Mist from Rozetti Yarns</td></tr>
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I'll be making a top down yoke sweater, a 2 colour brioche cowl, and a pair of removable sleeves. What are removable sleeves you ask? Well, you'll have to wait until Friday to find out.<br />
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Just follow the links below to the article posted each day for the balance of the week.<br />
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<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/combatting-the-winter-blues-with-merino-mist-yarn/" target="_blank">Combating the winter blues with Merino Mist yarn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/3-swatches-determine-the-best-knit-fabric/" target="_blank">3 Swatches determine the best knit fabric</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-the-jay-sweater-in-merino-mist-for-a-perfect-fit/" target="_blank">Knitting the Jay Sweater in Merino Mist for a perfect fit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/making-a-simple-cowl-glamorous-using-merino-mist-yarn/" target="_blank">Making a simple cowl glamorous using Merino Mist yarn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/soft-and-cozy-arm-warmers-complete-the-merino-mist-winter-wear-trio/" target="_blank">Soft and cozy arm warmers complete the Merino Mist winter wear trio</a></li>
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I hope you enjoy. Happy Knitting!Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-76179929513182037492019-06-26T07:54:00.000-04:002019-06-28T10:09:20.821-04:00Adding personal touches to stock patterns using Fibra Natura LinaThis week on KNITmuch, I will be using Fibra Natura Lina to knit up three different summertime garments, all with my own personal touch.<br />
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Adding a personal touch to your knitwear makes it unique to you, and means you shouldn't run into a duplicate at your local fibre festival.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://knitmuch.com/summertime-with-fibra-natura-lina-yarn/" target="_blank">Summertime with Fibra Natura Lina yarn</a> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://knitmuch.com/you-can-achieve-gauge-without-knitting-tightly/" target="_blank">You can achieve gauge without knitting tightly</a></span></h4>
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<span class="paddR10"><a href="https://knitmuch.com/taking-a-pattern-for-a-poncho-and-reworking-it-into-a-loose-fitting-cardi/" target="_blank">Knitting a loose fitting cardi from a poncho pattern</a> </span> </h4>
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Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-80498974191580363032019-05-30T06:50:00.000-04:002019-05-31T15:43:58.846-04:00This week on KNITmuch . . . <div class="entry-title">
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<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/off-to-the-beach-with-fibra-natura-flax-lace/" target="_blank">Off to the beach with Fibra Natura Lace</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-with-linen-yarn-my-story-my-way/" target="_blank">Knitting with linen yarn, my story, my way</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/linen-makes-the-perfect-fabric-for-a-light-and-airy-beach-cover-up/" target="_blank">Linen makes the perfect fabric for a light and airy beach cover-up</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knit-up-in-flax-lace-the-cabana-bandana-is-perfect-for-a-hot-or-windy-day/" target="_blank">Knit up in Flax Lace, the Cabana Bandana is perfect for a hot or windy day</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/the-blissful-tee-in-flax-lace-perfect-for-those-warm-summer-evenings/" target="_blank">The Blissful Tee in Flax Lace, perfect for those warm summer evenings</a></li>
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Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-84292637590137263432019-04-24T06:46:00.002-04:002019-04-26T09:52:16.917-04:00KNITmuch Post AvailableThis week, my article for KNITmuch is up and running, where I am reviewing Red Heart Baby Hugs Medium. These projects were a lot of fun, and produced some really cool finished products.<br />
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I hope you will follow the links to each day, especially today's article about knitting the perfect little red dress.<br />
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<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-with-baby-hugs-medium-the-swatch-challenge/" target="_blank">Knitting with Baby Hugs - the Swatch Challenge</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/adjusting-the-stitch-count-for-luce-to-knit-with-baby-hugs-medium-yarn/" target="_blank">Knitting the perfect little red dress. </a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/this-knit-stitch-looks-so-complicated-instead-is-so-easy/" target="_blank">Knitting a hat that looks complicated but is so simple</a></li>
<li><a href="https://knitmuch.com/a-sensational-cowl-knitted-flat-instead-of-in-the-round/" target="_blank">A sensational cowl knitted flat instead of in the round</a><br /><h1 class="entry-title">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it’s off to Frolic we
go! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">We knit, knit, knit all winter long, The stash is running low.</i></div>
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Yes! The yarn and fibre festival season is upon us, kicking
off with the <a href="http://frolic.torontoknittersguild.ca/" target="_blank">Toronto Knitter’s Frolic</a> on Saturday April 27th, and ending with the <a href="https://www.fleecefestival.com/" target="_blank">WoodstockFleece Festival</a> (aka Woolstock) on Saturday October 19th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pace yourself, it’s a long season.</div>
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It’s important that you prepare yourself so that your stash
and bank account are not overwhelmed by the end of the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep focused; you are seeking out vendors
that have unique products that are not easily sourced in your own turf, or an
absolute bargain that just can't be left behind.</div>
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Step 1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take Stock of
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Although my stash is comprised of all weights and colours of
yarn, I have a weakness for fingering weight, especially those from independent
dyers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suggest that you pull out your
stash, weight by weight, and take stock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you are concerned about your other half actually seeing how much you
have, send them on an errand to Home Depot or Canadian Tire, or a similar happy
place that will keep them out of the house for awhile.</div>
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I pulled out all the easily found fingering weight yarn, not
including yarn designated for socks, and took a picture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I say easily because, when I looked at the
photo later, I realized that some things were missing.</div>
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The back row of this photo includes lace weight yarns,
which is also a weakness of mine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
will serve as a reminder to me of how much I already have, but also what
colours I don't have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are trying
to find a specific colour to pair up with a stash skein, take it with you so
there is no guessing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Colour changes
with lighting, so make sure the colours match up at time of purchase.</div>
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Also, take stock of Buyer’s Remorse items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are the impulse purchases that were
made previously and now you wonder; why did I buy that?</div>
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Step 2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Know the
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Do your research in advance for the amount of yarn needed
for projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If shopping for project
specific yarns, take the pattern with you to make sure you are buying a
sufficient amount to complete the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is extremely important when you come across a bargain that you just
cannot refuse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, it’s only a
bargain if there is enough to complete a project, or it pairs up nicely with a
previous bargain stash item where you are shy a few hundred yards to do
anything tangible (refer back to Step 1).</div>
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The best way to stay on budget is to take cash and leave
your credit/debit card at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yeah
right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s good advice, but get realistic,
that’s not going to happen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do take
cash, but keep the credit card close at hand; just in case.</div>
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Companion Wisely</h4>
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Shopping with an enabler can be deadly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you enable each other, then you better
have enough trunk space for all your purchases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make a pact with your buddy and talk each other down when impulse starts
to take over.</div>
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Ok, prep steps are done, it’s time to Frolic! </div>
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Rule 1 – Do Not Buy the First Thing You See!!!!</h4>
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Resist the temptation, no matter how much it takes your
breath away!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guarantee that if you
walk a few steps more, you will see something else that is equally
breathtaking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can definitely lead
to buyer’s remorse later on.</div>
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I must tell the story of Annette at Woolstock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was Annette’s first yarn fair and she
had expressed concern of being out of control at a venue such as this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before exiting the car, we had a pep talk to
reinforce the mission – to seek out unique products not readily available to us
at our local yarn stores, and/or to source absolute bargains. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the line to pay our admission, Annette
spied a display for a pattern book to make a Canadian province blanket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She gasped, jumped out of the entrance line
and hopped into the queue to purchase the pattern book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had yet to enter the vendor marketplace
and Annette had already made her first purchase!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had fun a lot of fun that day.</div>
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Rule 2 – Remember Preparation Steps 1 – 4</h4>
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Is it the right colour?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is there enough to make that sweater?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Can I purchase this yarn locally?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Will I listen to my friend when they try to talk me down? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it so special that I don't care about
steps 1 – 4?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did my credit card get
approved?</div>
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After an exhausting day at the marketplace, it’s time to sit down
and relax in the lounge, pull out your purchases, and compare finds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ooh and aah as you take in the loveliness of
the colour and texture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are
treasures that you cannot wait to start knitting. What's this? A yarn tasting table - a cornucopia of lovely fibres. Ooh, how delicious. I've got to get some of that, so back to the marketplace we go, but remember Rule #2 ... or not. After all, you are on a mission.<br />
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Now, book your calendars for
the next event -- <a href="http://fibrefest.ca/" target="_blank">The Prince Edward Country Fibrefest</a> is only a month away. </div>
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As soon as you get home, unpack your treasures, add them to
the stash and repeat preparation step 1 in readiness for the next one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now relax, pour a glass of wine, and start
knitting!</div>
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Now, wasn’t that easy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Have fun and see you at the Frolic!</div>
Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-83151874076586404242019-01-21T17:20:00.002-05:002019-01-21T17:20:26.666-05:00Online Knitting Magazine DebutI am thrilled to announce that I now write for <a href="http://knitmuch.com/" target="_blank">KNITmuch</a>, the online knitting magazine!<br />
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In my debut article, which is part 1 of a 5 day post, I am reviewing Rozetti Yarns Alaska, which was a lot of fun to do and write.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://knitmuch.com/knitting-with-alaska-yarn-soft-and-airy/" target="_blank">Rozetti Yarns Alaska yarn review for KNITmuch</a></td></tr>
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Not only do I talk about the yarn characteristics, I made 3 different projects with it.<br />
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I hope you will join me this week, and follow the article over the next 5 days.<br />
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Happy Knitting!<br />
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<br />Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-26903666959933083462018-12-05T10:57:00.000-05:002018-12-05T11:02:42.933-05:002018 Stash Report Card<div class="MsoNormal">
After an extended summer hiatus, I decided to take a break from Christmas knitting and write an update for the blog. My New Year's resolution for 2018 was to use 2 skeins from stash for every new skein acquired. I rationalized that if purchased and used right away, then it didn't count as it was stash neutral. Makes sense, right?<br />
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The first half of the year, I was fairly true to my resolution. During that period, I had completed several projects, all from stash. The list includes:<br />
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<li>Three sweaters: Japan Sleeves, St. Brigit, and After the Rain</li>
<li>Five Shawls: Stormy Sky, Frozen Skies, Shila, Emy, and Quicksilver</li>
<li>Five Cowls: Sailor's Rib x 4 (though I did acquire 1 skein, the other 3 were from stash), and Concentra </li>
<li>One Hat: Wayworm Cap.</li>
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Seems like I started the year off with a bang, right?<br />
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<b><i>The neutral period follows . .</i></b> .</h4>
Of the four summer tops I completed, two of them I love and wore all summer long. The Desert Sands Lace top had been in my queue for a few years, and when completed, it did not fit. Fortunately, it fits Vivian and looks great on her. The fourth is still a work in progress as it is being constructed from 3 different colours acquired from a clearance bin. Now I'm struggling to finish the shirt tail section since there is not enough of any single colour to complete it.<br />
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Two Sea Grass shawls, which I absolutely love, were made from yarns newly acquired and consumed right away. One linen sweater, Pipit, was the result of trading four skeins from stash for two linen skeins, then acquired two more to complete the sweater. Net effect -- stash neutral.<br />
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<b><i>Additions to stash . . .</i></b><b><i> </i></b></h4>
It<b><i> </i></b>would seem that I have been doing very well this year in meeting my resolution. So why do I feel like I have failed miserably? Maybe it has something to do with all the yarn that I cannot find a home for in my stash. What went wrong, or right, depending on your perspective.<br />
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<li>Trunk sales at my local LYS</li>
<li>Trips to Romni for special events or sales</li>
<li>Yarn Festivals (Frolic, Picton, Fenelon Falls, Kitchener, Woodstock)</li>
<li>Road Trips (have to visit an out of town shop when I have the opportunity)</li>
<li>Closing Sales (sad to see any shop close)</li>
<li>Clearance Bins (who can resist?), and two other significant factors.</li>
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<li><b>Luck</b> - I have been very fortunate this past year in winning several raffle and door prizes, and friends gifting destash items my way -- all really good stuff!</li>
<li><b>Working Yarn Festivals</b> - I was very targeted in my shopping at all the yarn festivals this year. In fact, I heeded my own advice from the Yarn Festivals Post. One factor contributing to my curbed enthusiasm was to work at three of the shows instead of going as a shopper (not that it stopped shopping, just made it very targeted). So how did this add to stash, you ask? Because I was paid in yarn! Whoo-hoo! Acquisition without guilt! Who could ask for anything better?</li>
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I have acquired some lovely yarns, but since I am having trouble finding a place for them, and am too busy with Christmas knitting to start projects, I am experiencing guilt.<br />
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My Christmas and Charitable knitting this year consumed stash for the most part; a <i>little bit </i>on the neutral side. I feel really good about that.
I also donated a green garbage bag full of stash yarn that would never be used, to a charitable drive held by the knitting guild. Perhaps I have used at least as much as I brought into the flock this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So maybe I just need to reorganize the yarn room and then I won’t feel
like I went off the resolution path.<br />
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I decided I would collect up as much of the completed projects as were readily available -- some had been put away for the winter and some already gifted or donated.<br />
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<td style="text-align: left;">Looks like I had a very productive year!
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Now to gather up all the acquisitions that need a home in the stash room.
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<td>Oh-oh. This doesn't look so good.
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Let's try this again without any fingering or sock yarn. As any avowed yarn-a-holic will tell you, sock yarn doesn't count!</td>
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Now I feel better.
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Given that, I officially declare this year Stash Neutral -- and vow to do better next year!</div>
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My New Year's resolution for 2019 -- Get those items that have been deemed "in the queue" on the needles, and produce results! </div>
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Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-91130297856515568542018-05-09T13:42:00.000-04:002018-05-09T13:42:24.557-04:00A Needling Question<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Knitting needles come in all shapes, sizes, and
materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are straight ones,
circular ones, flexible ones, double pointed ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They come in metal, wood, bamboo, acrylic, plastic,
etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are long ones, short ones, and
various lengths in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, which
needle is the best?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The answer is ….. it
depends.</div>
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It depends upon your personal preference, your knitting
style, and the yarn that you are using for any given project.</div>
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To discuss all of the various types of knitting needles
would be too voluminous; a novel really.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Since there is not likely to be a Pulitzer nomination forthcoming for
blogging about knitting needles, this will be a high level look at using different
needles for various situations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides,
if it was a really long story, you wouldn’t read it.</div>
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I learned to knit on my mother’s straight steel needles as a
child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is probably why I prefer
using metal needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have tried bamboo
and birch, but truthfully, not a fan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although
I have long since switched to using circulars most of the time, I will still
revert to mom’s old needles when appropriate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I like the coolness of metal, and the ease in which the yarn slides
along the needle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By contrast, my friend
Linda prefers the warmth of the birch needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Quite frankly, given the speed in which she knits, I’m surprised she
hasn’t started a fire with those wooden sticks.</div>
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I tend to knit tightly, but generally achieve gauge with the
recommended needle size for the yarn and/or project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This may be due to the fact that the yarn
tends to be more slippery on metal needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My friend Vivian decided to pick up knitting again, having not done so
since childhood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a continental
knitter, and found my metal needles too slippery for her knitting style, so she
went the birch route to help her with gauge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now that she has been actively knitting for several years, she finds
that metal needles are working better for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Regular Addi vs. Lace Point</td></tr>
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The type of yarn also plays a factor in determining which needle
is best for the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, I
was knitting a stole with mulberry silk lace and found it to be very slippery
on my regular metal needles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stitches
were frequently dropping off the needles, and since it was a lace pattern, I
was constantly picking up and correcting stitches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a lot of fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I purchased a set of lace points that are
more pointed than the regular, and have a coating to keep the yarn from sliding
quite so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found them to be much
more efficient for the task at hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Another factor may be how tightly the plies are twisted in
the yarn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My friend Jane and I were both
working on projects with yarn that contained cotton and in both cases, the yarn
was loosely twisted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The plies were
easily separated, and I found that a more rounded point was better for keeping
the plies together on each stitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jane
found the opposite was true for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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A couple of years ago, I was in a conversation with Joan
prior to our monthly Guild meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
were both making the Karner Wrap with a lace weight yarn from Americo
Originals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joan was extremely frustrated
with her project as she kept losing stitches due to the stitches sticking
together on the needle and accidently knitting them together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had started the project with my regular rounded
point Addi’s and soon switched to the lace point version when I also became
frustrated with the stitches sticking together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The sharper points easily separated the strands and eliminated the
problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I suggested this to Joan,
she was not prepared to spend more money on another set of the same sized
needles. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have long since completed the
project, but the last time I checked with Joan, she had put hers aside due to
frustration.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There are two basic rules when it comes to choosing knitting
needles:</div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Rule #1</b> – There are no rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is personal preference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Metal is not better than wood, nor vise
versa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Choose the needle that you like
to use, and not necessarily the one that your friend likes to use. We all knit
differently.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Rule #2</b> – If you are struggling with the project, then
perhaps a different type of needle is required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you knit so tightly on wooden needles that you are fighting with each
stitch, then try using metal to loosen up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Or switch to birch if you knit very loosely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knitting is both stimulating and relaxing at
the same time, and should be enjoyable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you are struggling with a particular yarn and getting frustrated, it’s time to
try a different needle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finding the
right tool for the job can change everything about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div>
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I have a rather large knitting needle stash, but will still
purchase other needles when the situation warrants it, or I just prefer
something new – like ChiaoGoo red cables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ooh-la-la! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Needle Stash minus those in projects with a portrait of my grandmother, the woman who could literally knit in her sleep.</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Needles are expensive, but so is your time and peace of
mind. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ve heard of yarn tasting,
right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wouldn’t it be great to attend a
needle tasting where one could try different types of needles with various
types of yarn?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way, you would have
an introduction as to which type of needle works best with each yarn for your
knitting style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hmm, could be on to
something here.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter in the novel on Knitting
Needles where we will discuss a comparison between straight, including double
pointed, and circular needles! </div>
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Interesting point about the 4mm needle sizing, gauges
typically say either 4mm or 4 1/4mm, but the white plastic one that I have, has
both sizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The purple KnitPicks ruler
has a magnifier, which is very helpful when trying to count stitches for gauge,
while the Susan Bates metal ruler has a 2”x2” gauge cut out. </div>
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With all these rulers at my disposal, I tend to carry one of
the metal 6” gauge rulers, and my <span class="h1">36” Four-Fold Rule in my
knitting bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is the politically
correct term for what used to be called a Blindman’s Rule; named for the large
numbers which make is easier to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
must say, I do like the large numbers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It also requires that you have your work on a flat surface to measure; always
a good practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only use the
measuring tape when measuring body parts or around corners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I highly recommend getting a buddy to do the
body measurement; it’s a lot more accurate than you can do on yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can do the corner by yourself, sometimes.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span class="h1">When the work is longer than 36”, like an
afghan or warping the Knitters Loom, I pull out the big gun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yup, the 16’ retractable measuring tape.</span></div>
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I was recently introduced to another tool
for measuring gauge … The Swatch Ruler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It sticks to the fabric so you can easily count your stitches and
rows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it only had a magnifier, I
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One perplexing measurement that I find when knitting, is the
button band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Patterns often state, “knit
until slightly stretched, measures the front”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have yet to figure out how much stretch is considered <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">slightly</i>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This, I do not measure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, I count rows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Better yet, knit the band with the front
pieces. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way, there is no guessing
or counting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also count rows for my
socks, sleeves, fronts to backs, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Whenever two pieces are supposed to be the same length, I count
rows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That sounds a bit anal retentive,
but it works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, if I could only
remember to write down the count from the first item before starting the
second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way, when my husband starts
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The term “Measure Twice, Cut Once” is generally associated
with the carpentry trade, but in a figurative sense, it also applies to
knitting. An excerpt from the Historically Speaking website states that the
term can also be meant <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">as a warning to
plan and prepare for something in a careful, thorough manner before taking
action. </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So let’s make this our
knitting mantra, Measure Twice, Knit Once!</div>
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If you diligently measure twice and still find that one
sleeve is longer than the other, then you have no one else to blame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It must have been the wine.</div>
Cindy O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396551168466964449noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578372520676994192.post-65119388964463503872018-04-11T07:22:00.000-04:002018-04-11T07:22:58.057-04:00Fantastic Beasts and Why We Knit Them<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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cute and it shouldn’t take very long!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMK1b6NCMqJiLPnAghZZVVtr8SOO4w0WhtHXy2viw_rLV_iyMY09YfcxChxsv6gyysKZ7j1ghaC3JxEuOwAXGkeLXRXr6Pz3XaHVs5-kctxL_FZCz-bMtQI8care9gPNItQzSx_c0x6THZ/s1600/Bunny+Cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="739" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMK1b6NCMqJiLPnAghZZVVtr8SOO4w0WhtHXy2viw_rLV_iyMY09YfcxChxsv6gyysKZ7j1ghaC3JxEuOwAXGkeLXRXr6Pz3XaHVs5-kctxL_FZCz-bMtQI8care9gPNItQzSx_c0x6THZ/s200/Bunny+Cropped.jpg" width="200" /></a>Every individual aspect of the
bunny was a knitted piece that needed to be sewn together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The yarn, with the exception of the carrot,
was a snowflake type yarn; not the easiest to knit with in the first
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is good for concealing little flaws
that happen along the way, and does make for a very soft finished product,
which is great for baby. Prior to giving it away to our new grandson, we would
carry it around the house and place it on a chair in whatever room we were
sitting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For all the fussy and time
consuming work that went into it, I had to admit, it was extremely cute, but
was not likely to make another any time soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was a labour of love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did
buy another kit a couple of years later to make a Teddy Bear for our second
grandchild.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To this day, the kit is
intact in a storage bin, somewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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This past Christmas, I decided
that I would make it easier on myself by purchasing a Sock Monkey from my
friend Liz, and knitting a sweater to match the Entrechat (by Lisa Chemery) I
had made for my great niece. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Liz does an
amazing job of making these monkeys, all with Canadian sourced materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took no time at all to make a sweater and
hat for the monkey, and Christine decided that it should have a pom pom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So she made one. OMG, they were both so cute,
and really, it took no time at all by comparison to the bunny.</div>
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casual knitting group (aka the Flock), was going to be celebrating a
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">significant birthday. </span>Liz came up with
the wonderful idea of making a Donkey for Judith, as this is the name she
affectionately calls her husband. What a great idea!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are all on board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brigit found a pattern on Ravelry of a Donkey
and Unicorn by Steffi Hochfellner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMG,
they are so cute!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a group, we can
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with our left over bits of yarn to select our colours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pattern calls for a DK weight, but we
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simpler project, however, still fussy, with lots of ends to sew in due to all
the colour changes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We both found that
we could only work on it for so long before pouring a glass of wine and
switching to a “real” knitting project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We got together once a week to work on the critters, and I have to
admit, we would gripe a little about how fussy it was; where was the group when
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turned into “OMG, they are so cute!” Pretty soon, the heads were stuffed, the
ears attached, and then the eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>OMG!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These bodiless heads had
developed a personality!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, we
couldn’t wait to get to the next stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
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embellishments, like adorning the horn with some bling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every unicorn should have some bling!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, it is a magical creature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must admit, ours do not look quite like the
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Maybe I should dig
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<h2 class="Publishwithline">
The Perfect Sweater Project </h2>
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Sometimes, the heavens open and the stars align in the
creation of the perfect sweater!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMe-nx5I18ycGpa9Tdj_wQomsXd46s-IMm-LdEIG8lAS7Ha4W_C25_t85uvaatQ_elEBW9r0I7bAZ_DelMokH13f6NutlmwikIcndw3eVujRX0uQWWAI0V8tj5LZEoQbjd0gxUeYuqcFq/s1600/st+brigid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMe-nx5I18ycGpa9Tdj_wQomsXd46s-IMm-LdEIG8lAS7Ha4W_C25_t85uvaatQ_elEBW9r0I7bAZ_DelMokH13f6NutlmwikIcndw3eVujRX0uQWWAI0V8tj5LZEoQbjd0gxUeYuqcFq/s200/st+brigid.jpg" width="200" /></a>When I first saw my friend Liz wearing her St. Brigid
sweater, by Alice Starmore, I knew I had to make this for myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cable detail, the texture, and the cabled
neckline just called out to me. </div>
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Determined to use my stash whenever possible, I went diving
through the bags, totes, and cubicles and eventually found some King Baby Llama
& Mulberry Silk by Aslan Trends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This luxurious yarn is comprised of 70% Llama and 30% Mulberry
Silk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pattern called for a DK
weight, and technically, my prized yarn is considered a Worsted weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be sure, I consulted with Linda & Liz
at my LYS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was agreed that this yarn
knits up more like a DK, and is best knit with a smaller needle due to the
tendency for Llama and Silk to grow with wearing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A quick yardage calculation to be sure that
there was enough yarn, then off to swatch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yes, I said swatch; (when it comes to knitting sweaters, I swatch; to
make sure that the garment will fit when complete) and I decided to use a
3.75mm needle to achieve the correct gauge.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNo3qbJYGtXYXlZZCFTLlSlmJu1XWxpOzUkps_ThR5aENadSwMo-peaKqD5rO1I-Z6uiUFJXOFw9TpVQT4dwGUkiWoN6pYNC0gK15gPKxkyVnACPU_nxB7oKl9RBiNsPmwyWFGq1eSggAh/s1600/Aslan+Trends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="500" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNo3qbJYGtXYXlZZCFTLlSlmJu1XWxpOzUkps_ThR5aENadSwMo-peaKqD5rO1I-Z6uiUFJXOFw9TpVQT4dwGUkiWoN6pYNC0gK15gPKxkyVnACPU_nxB7oKl9RBiNsPmwyWFGq1eSggAh/s200/Aslan+Trends.jpg" width="200" /></a>I don’t know when I have enjoyed knitting any project more
than this sweater.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
addictive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The yarn was absolutely
lovely to work with, and it glided over my needles, just so. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I had to stop and admire my work every few
rows, just to take in the loveliness as the cable patterns started to
emerge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good thing I did …. Best way to
catch a cable leaning right when it should have been left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you catch it soon enough, it’s fairly easy
to correct.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just get out the crochet
hook and fix it right away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The pattern has a 22 row repeat, so I set this as a
milestone for myself on every sitting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Once complete, I would lay it out and admire it for a few minutes, then
put it away for another time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes,
I had to force myself to put it away as it was very addictive, but I knew that
it was prone for mistakes if I worked it until I was tired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knitting backwards (aka tinking) is not a productive
use of one’s time.</div>
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Oddly enough, the pattern called for 9 repeats of the cable
pattern for the body, regardless of size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My friend Liz, is about 5’6/7” and I am a mere 5’ ¾” (not quite
5’1”).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since Liz has a good 6” on me, we
agreed that I would do 8 pattern repeats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was taken into consideration when we verified the yarn
requirements.</div>
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With the back completed and nearing completion of the front,
I started to become very anxious that I would not have enough yarn to finish
the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My anxiety was growing with
every row.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh no, what if I don’t have
enough to do the beautiful cabled neckline?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The cable is extremely important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I must source more yarn!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I
wrote to every yarn shop in the GTA, asking if anyone had this yarn in my
colour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t concerned about the dye
lot; I just wanted a skein of the yarn. Every response back, “Sorry, we do not
carry that yarn”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now what.</div>
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Option one - see who has it stashed on Ravelry and ask it
they will part with one skein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
takes too much time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time people
see they have a message and respond, my anxiety will have reached critical
mass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Option two – surf the web for someone selling the yarn,
anywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Found it! $19.50 / skein plus
$16 shipping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Expensive option
considering I paid $10/skein in a clearance bin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep it in the back of my mind, just in case
nothing else works out.</div>
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Option three – check the Canadian Distributor’s website to
see if they have any left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bingo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have a limited supply, but they have
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Appeal to my LYS … Linda, can you
please order it for me?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My anxiety wanes and I am back to blissful
knitting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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On to the sleeves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The pattern called for 6 repeats of the pattern, regardless of size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Interestingly enough, unlike the body, the
sleeves work for my stature, although my arm span is wider than my height.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not by much, but the pattern works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my surprise, the sleeves did not take as
much yarn as expected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With both sleeves
and saddles complete, time to sew together all the pieces to start the glorious
neckline.</div>
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I was anticipating that sewing the cable around the neckline
would be somewhat painful, but not so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It stitched together quite easily; a little fussy, but one shot and it
was done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, time to pick up the
stitches for the neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(btw, still
working with the original yarn.)</div>
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The game of Yarn Chicken ensues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will I have enough to complete the 1x1
rib?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I need to go into the new skein
for the cast off row?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hate doing that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three rows left, then two, now one … cast
off. </div>
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Eureka, with two yards left to spare!</div>
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The moral of this story is, make sure you have more than
enough yarn before starting that “must have, love it!” project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On everyday projects, we make do, substituting
other yarns or colours to complete the project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When it comes to that special project, it’s important to complete it as
envisioned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, check your work often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Complex cables can be prone to mistakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you catch them early, they can be
corrected without undoing all your lovely work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If not, well, you get your money’s worth out the yarn by tearing back
and re-knitting, but none of us like to do that.</div>
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Final note, although I did not need the extra yarn that
Linda ordered for me, my pal Vivian purchased it when I told her how much I enjoyed
knitting with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems that it is
not available any more, but I would buy it again in a heartbeat.</div>
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