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Knitting Projects 2013 II
« on: Nov 03, 2013, 03:23:21 PM »
My friend, Charo, who is a master knitter, says there is a new way to knit socks.  She's the one who got me started on the pair using 4 needles that I never finished.  She says the 4 needle method is a thing of the past.  She is a chunky little woman with really thick ankles and store bought socks choke her legs so she makes her own.  She's going to show me how to finish my socks one day using this easier method.  If I'm ever brave enough to give it a try I'll post instructions and pictures.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #1 on: Nov 03, 2013, 03:58:26 PM »
I would really appeciate that.  But if it's using the dinky circular needles I tried that.  it drove me crazy and I went back to the 4 needles.  Even if they do slip and slide. 

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #2 on: Nov 05, 2013, 10:53:00 AM »
as usual I was over thinking the problem.  Harriet set me straight.  Now between knowing how to turn a heel and leaving the grafting method of joining I just might be able to do this.  I'm excited.  I'd like to be able to make socks. 

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #3 on: Nov 05, 2013, 12:39:27 PM »
for pictures of the neo-victorian fingerless gloves and the spiral you'll need to go over to ravelry.com and look up my projects my user name is tkhooper.  Very original I know lol.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #4 on: Nov 11, 2013, 08:43:30 PM »
she did use circular needles but she says they aren't small.  I don't like using circular needles no matter the size.

Did I say I finished my summer scarf now that it's winter and the wrong colors for the season?  I'm taking my other yarn to my book club tomorrow night, where my knitter friend will be, and she's going to help me get started on my  new scarf with another pattern.  I'll probably get this winter scarf done by summer time.  Hope we can get it done before the book talk starts.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #5 on: Nov 13, 2013, 08:52:42 AM »
Good luck with the knitting.  I've traded my current knitting project in for a crochet project.  I get cranky with myself with the knitting because I'm just not very fast or good at it.  It's much harder for me to learn at this age than it was when I was younger.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #6 on: Dec 09, 2013, 03:03:39 PM »
I've started my scarf.  It's a lace pattern.  My friend, Charo, is tutoring me through it and she made me do a gauge which I've never done before.  So far doing the gauge has been the hardest part and I'm still not exactly sure how we did it.  She casts on differently than I do too.  She said it had to do with the delicateness of my yarn which is bamboo.  Took me forever to cast on.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #7 on: Dec 10, 2013, 12:21:52 PM »
is it that thing where it's the cast on and the first row at the same time?  I can't do that at all.  I understand the concept but it's beyond me when it comes to the hands on practice.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #8 on: Dec 10, 2013, 12:22:31 PM »
BTW, this is the year of the sock.  I've got a pattern where there is a seam on the inside of the foot.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #9 on: Dec 21, 2013, 08:09:57 PM »
I might finish my socks too Tammy.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #10 on: Jan 10, 2014, 12:35:13 PM »
Should we start a knitting projects 2014 or just keep on going here?  I'm still determined to do those socks.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #11 on: Jan 15, 2014, 10:30:00 AM »
and I'm going to pull out the vest and attempt the sweater again.  Something has to go right this year.  I'm determined lol.  I say that a lot in this thread.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #12 on: Jan 31, 2014, 09:25:49 AM »
I've started the two needle sock.  Cross your fingers for me.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #13 on: Jan 31, 2014, 10:17:14 AM »
Crossed.
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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #14 on: Jan 31, 2014, 01:34:44 PM »
oh yay.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #15 on: Feb 03, 2014, 02:36:48 PM »
Well the ribknit at the top is done.  Now it is time to turn the heel.  Of course I don't remember how to do the ssk.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #16 on: Feb 07, 2014, 11:07:18 AM »
The computer knocked out the post I had just made.  But I'll say that I am happy with the two needle sock pattern on ravelry and plan on using it for all future socks.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #17 on: Feb 07, 2014, 10:08:36 PM »
that's a good thing tammy.  that you have a sock pattern you like.
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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #18 on: Feb 08, 2014, 10:22:54 AM »
thanks jenn.  I'm a third done on the second sock and can't wait to finish.  Then I'll use the rest of the month of the sweater project.  I'll have to buy more sock yarn for the next pair of socks. 

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #19 on: Feb 09, 2014, 10:49:26 PM »
i do wish i actually enjoyed knitting.  but it just makes me angry.  i can't get into it like i do crochet, even though i can do most things knitting, even cables.  how sad is that?
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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #20 on: Feb 18, 2014, 09:39:21 AM »
I understand what you are saying.  I have to really keep at it before it becomes ok rather than a chore.  Mostly it's about dropped stitches and the needle falling out of the work.  Once I get past those to things it is better.  The "Knitting Answer Book," has several ways to hold the needles and I'm tempted to try learning a way where I don't let go of the needle.  That seems to be where most of my problems are and it slows me down a great dea.

I finished the first pair of socks.  I made a lot of errors.  But for the most part I just need to tweak the pattern I think.  That is when I can find it again.  Everything is playing hide and seek with me at the house.  I guess that means it is time to clean.

I bought yarn for a second pair of socks for sharon for christmas.  I'm done with the top portion and am ready to start the heel.  So as soon as I find the directions I'll do that.  It's a beige color with metalic copper color thread running through it.  It's really pretty.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #21 on: Feb 18, 2014, 10:32:05 PM »
i can keep the work on the needles, and don't drop stitches (often) but i just don't like it in general.  now, having said that, i am thinking about making a simple pair of slippers... think i'm nuts? i do.
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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #22 on: Feb 19, 2014, 01:33:00 PM »
I like to stretch myself.  Otherwise I get bored.

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #23 on: Feb 26, 2014, 10:25:01 AM »
I don't think you are nuts.  I think you are confident and enjoy trying things a second time to see if you can improve on your results.  But then I am nuts lol.

Sharons first sock is done and looks great and I have started on the second one. 

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Re: Knitting Projects 2013 II
« Reply #24 on: Mar 12, 2014, 10:32:28 AM »
Sharon's socks are done.  My second pair are started.  And I'm doing an Asian inspired tunic.  Pretty fancy huh?
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