AllaboutEve
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Miss Neecerie said:
I checked there too! I wonder if there isn't a problem with it bouncing back from Hotmail?
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Vintage Knitting!
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I checked there too! I wonder if there isn't a problem with it bouncing back from Hotmail?
zaika
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that's really odd!! i wonder if you couldn't contact them? 'cause in order to look up your status on the list, you have to enter your email you used...right?
AllaboutEve
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zaika said:
Yeah, I looked all over the pages you can access as a non member and I can't see any contact details!
It's all very peculiar, I will wait and see what happens with the other email address I tried, hopefully I'll get my next invite within the next week as I have about 3,000 people infront of me. I don't really see what else I can do!!!!!!
(Finger crossed)
olive bleu
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my apologies if this has been already discussed...has anyone used a knitting machine? or any experience with ? i am toying with the idea of purchasing one ...
olive bleu said:
I've toyed with the idea of purchasing one, too. From what I've seen, you can purchase a fairly inexpensive one for doing modern, sport weight and up knits, but if you want one that can do the finer weights for vintage patterns, you're gonna spend close to $1,000. So far, I've decided that if I get one, it will be the Silver Reed SK-270, but it's WAY out of my price range, so I'll keep dreaming.
olive bleu
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I have seen some used ones for sale locally for about half that.I most likey will invest in one over the next year. I do hand knit, but really, there is a limit to how much time i will spend on a project and still consider it fun
ShooShooBaby
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kamikat said:
i am now KICKING myself, thank you. a few months ago there was a c. 1950 knitting machine listed on craigslist. it was up for weeks and i debated buying it the whole time, and then i didn't. it was in "like new" condition, and came with all the instructions and everything! $100. i was considering offering them $80, which i bet they would've accepted.
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Knitting
If I may I would like to tip a glass to my Mother here, she is a masterful knitter, I attribute my eye for color and feel for texture from the hundreds of balls of soft wool I got to play with as a kid, so many colors. This year she knitted my brother 3 pairs of socks that I was just in awe of. Wish I had photos. She can and has knit about everthing for a loooooong time, smile. Dont want to date her, smile.
If I may I would like to tip a glass to my Mother here, she is a masterful knitter, I attribute my eye for color and feel for texture from the hundreds of balls of soft wool I got to play with as a kid, so many colors. This year she knitted my brother 3 pairs of socks that I was just in awe of. Wish I had photos. She can and has knit about everthing for a loooooong time, smile. Dont want to date her, smile.
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Don't know if this link has been posted before. I just found it.
http://knittinghistory.typepad.com/historic_knitting_pattern/
http://knittinghistory.typepad.com/historic_knitting_pattern/
Fleur De Guerre
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For those ladies that knit, you may be interested to know that a much sought-after book of 20s, 30s and 40s knitting patterns from the 70s called A Stitch In Time is being republished sometime this year or next. Apparently it chages hands on eBay for a lot of money due to going out of print in about 1979. It's being updated with new patterns and pictures. I don't knit, though I really want to learn because I was lucky enough to be picked to be one of the knitwear models for the book! Oh the stuff I got to wear...drooooool...but not to keep, or even buy (I begged!) :cry:
More info here: http://www.knitonthenet.com/stitchintime/
Oh the stuff I got to wear...drooooool...but not to keep, or even buy (I begged!) :cry:More info here: http://www.knitonthenet.com/stitchintime/
olive bleu
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Oh, that IS exciting news! Hope I can lay my hands on one!
Knitting help!
My mum - bless her - has finally completed a cardigan for me after about 6 months work.
And it... erm.... it.... well, it's an interesting shape.
HELP!!!
It isn't pure wool, it's a wool blend, in a very bright red. It's probably about twice as wide as I am, and it's long enough to hit me at mid-hip. Probably the least flattering length in existence *sigh*
Now, there's a lot of work gone into it, and I don't want to just stuff it into a cupboard, but on the other hand this thing is like a marquee.
What on earth can I do with it?!!
My mum - bless her - has finally completed a cardigan for me after about 6 months work.
And it... erm.... it.... well, it's an interesting shape.
HELP!!!
It isn't pure wool, it's a wool blend, in a very bright red. It's probably about twice as wide as I am, and it's long enough to hit me at mid-hip. Probably the least flattering length in existence *sigh*
Now, there's a lot of work gone into it, and I don't want to just stuff it into a cupboard, but on the other hand this thing is like a marquee.
What on earth can I do with it?!!
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Im not sure of the point of your question.
Are you looking to re knit it? I would think you didnt mean that, saying as how your mom went through all the trouble.
You could wash it in hot water and possible shrink it, but there is no way to tell the end result would be what you want it to.
Did she use a vintage pattern?
Im just trying to see the relevance.
LD
Are you looking to re knit it? I would think you didnt mean that, saying as how your mom went through all the trouble.
You could wash it in hot water and possible shrink it, but there is no way to tell the end result would be what you want it to.
Did she use a vintage pattern?
Im just trying to see the relevance.
LD
Lady Day - I was hoping for some advice like you just gave
Shrinking it would (maybe) give a fitted look, which would work for a 50s look, but like you say couldn't guarantee an end result.
I was thinking more things like on another thread someone suggested a belt over the top of a cardigan - sadly tried that and it didn't work Really anything that might get this thing to work with a vintage wardrobe, maybe it's as simple as unpicking the ribbing on the bottom and re-knitting it longer, but then I can't see that going too well with circle skirts and petticoats which is what I usually wear....
Ideas I guess for what look might even vaguely be achievable with some customisation of the thing.
Shrinking it would (maybe) give a fitted look, which would work for a 50s look, but like you say couldn't guarantee an end result.
I was thinking more things like on another thread someone suggested a belt over the top of a cardigan - sadly tried that and it didn't work
Really anything that might get this thing to work with a vintage wardrobe, maybe it's as simple as unpicking the ribbing on the bottom and re-knitting it longer, but then I can't see that going too well with circle skirts and petticoats which is what I usually wear....Ideas I guess for what look might even vaguely be achievable with some customisation of the thing.
AllaboutEve
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Oh Kishtu, I know what this is like, I feel your pain. It's even worse when you have knitted it yourself !!! which I have done many a time in the past....
If it is a wool blend then a couple of washes may help to shrink it a little, but beyond that it may be a bit tricky.
The length is the easy part to fix you can just undo the ribbing and either knit a longer rib or knit more onto the main body.
The width you won't be able to fix without a re-knit really, you wouldn't necessarily need to undo the whole thing. One possibility is that you could undo up to about half way and then knit in a dolman type shape into the body.
It's always difficult when someone else put so much effort into making you something.
If it were me I would either:
1) Store it carefully away (you may decide you love it at some later point)
2) Wash it to shrink it a bit and wear it with a belt
3) Tactfully ask your mum if there is any chance she could alter it a little.
Aurora's suggestion could work too, it rather relies on just how much excess you would need to take in.
Any chance you could post a pic?
which I have done many a time in the past....If it is a wool blend then a couple of washes may help to shrink it a little, but beyond that it may be a bit tricky.
The length is the easy part to fix you can just undo the ribbing and either knit a longer rib or knit more onto the main body.
The width you won't be able to fix without a re-knit really, you wouldn't necessarily need to undo the whole thing. One possibility is that you could undo up to about half way and then knit in a dolman type shape into the body.
It's always difficult when someone else put so much effort into making you something.
If it were me I would either:
1) Store it carefully away (you may decide you love it at some later point)
2) Wash it to shrink it a bit and wear it with a belt
3) Tactfully ask your mum if there is any chance she could alter it a little.
Aurora's suggestion could work too, it rather relies on just how much excess you would need to take in.
Any chance you could post a pic?
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Hello Ladies.
I'm new to Fl and just wanted to say hi and start off with a question. I knit and all the times i have been using my 40's knitting patterns it always comes out huge. I always make the smallest size and I always check my gauge. What am I doing wrong? To me it seems like even if I use a different yarn but the gauge is right it should come out the right size, no? Well, hope someone can enlighten me on this. And I also would like to say that I really enjoy the discussions here in the powderroom, I've been sneekpeeking for awhile
I'm new to Fl and just wanted to say hi and start off with a question. I knit and all the times i have been using my 40's knitting patterns it always comes out huge. I always make the smallest size and I always check my gauge. What am I doing wrong? To me it seems like even if I use a different yarn but the gauge is right it should come out the right size, no? Well, hope someone can enlighten me on this. And I also would like to say that I really enjoy the discussions here in the powderroom, I've been sneekpeeking for awhile
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Fleur De Guerre said:For those ladies that knit, you may be interested to know that a much sought-after book of 20s, 30s and 40s knitting patterns from the 70s called A Stitch In Time is being republished sometime this year or next. Apparently it chages hands on eBay for a lot of money due to going out of print in about 1979. It's being updated with new patterns and pictures. I don't knit, though I really want to learn because I was lucky enough to be picked to be one of the knitwear models for the book!
More info here: http://www.knitonthenet.com/stitchintime/
Oh my goodness, that IS good news!
A friend showed me her early 80s copy and I really wanted to buy it but they are stupidly expensive. I really like that they are the original patterns, not interpretations. I hope that's what they are sticking to in this edition.
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Fleur De Guerre said:For those ladies that knit, you may be interested to know that a much sought-after book of 20s, 30s and 40s knitting patterns from the 70s called A Stitch In Time is being republished sometime this year or next. Apparently it chages hands on eBay for a lot of money due to going out of print in about 1979. It's being updated with new patterns and pictures. I don't knit, though I really want to learn because I was lucky enough to be picked to be one of the knitwear models for the book!
More info here: http://www.knitonthenet.com/stitchintime/
Ooh, Fleur, that's you on the cover! Isn't it?
Can we see more pictures from it somewhere?
Knitting and Crocheting FAQ
I am working on this fabulous snood pattern. I am not sure what size yarn or hook to use. It seems every pattern has a different system and my hooks and yarn balls all have different numbers and letters all over them. I am currently using a 2.5mm hook with some Red Heart Luster Sheen Sport-Fine #2 (?).
I understand that with knitting, you can check the tension, and change needle size accordingly. Can you do the same with crochet hooks?
I am working on this fabulous snood pattern. I am not sure what size yarn or hook to use. It seems every pattern has a different system and my hooks and yarn balls all have different numbers and letters all over them. I am currently using a 2.5mm hook with some Red Heart Luster Sheen Sport-Fine #2 (?).
I understand that with knitting, you can check the tension, and change needle size accordingly. Can you do the same with crochet hooks?
