tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post7269341199932415532..comments2023-09-27T01:23:35.214-07:00Comments on Knitting Linguist - The Year of the Magpie: A survey! And meditations on The SwatchKnitting Linguisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289230533275408343noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-34170057274449427362009-08-09T17:35:57.315-07:002009-08-09T17:35:57.315-07:00Actually, when I saw it, I loved it...but I love a...Actually, when I saw it, I loved it...but I love a loose casual fit. It just seems to work with the linen -- breezy and easy for hot summer days. That said, if you want to show off your waist, this isn't doing it!<br /><br />Happy to advertise the survey.twinsetjanhttp://twinset.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-55919686420553441912009-08-02T09:36:28.703-07:002009-08-02T09:36:28.703-07:00I like the idea of trying the dryer first. But wi...I like the idea of trying the dryer first. But with linen, it may just soften and drape even more. If the top doesn't get too loose in the dryer, you could clip a stitch just below the armpit and unravel and pick up stitches on a smaller needle and knit down, decreasing a bit at the sides at the same time.<br /><br />But ultimately, I agree, if you don't like how it fits, you won't wear it, so what is the point?twinsetellenhttp://twinset.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-58032555163917954762009-07-30T14:00:17.816-07:002009-07-30T14:00:17.816-07:00Take it with you and get advice. It's nice but...Take it with you and get advice. It's nice but it's not fabulous and if you were looking for a good fit, very annoying. <br /><br />The survey! Off to take it. <br /><br />Have fun at the Golden Gate and Sock Summit!Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-19726834526049746382009-07-29T16:19:47.666-07:002009-07-29T16:19:47.666-07:00It's sad....but the sweater, while nicely done...It's sad....but the sweater, while nicely done....doesn't show your figure in a flattering way; I have many in my drawers with the same issue....that said....your haircut is absolutely the cutiest.Hollyhttp://www.knittinghaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-7289805624009852422009-07-27T16:50:29.290-07:002009-07-27T16:50:29.290-07:00i don't think the sweater is a total loss if y...i don't think the sweater is a total loss if you can live with it being a little loose. have you tried a drawstring that the top of the ribbing? it might save it!<br /><br />of course i will always tell people to make a smaller size that they naturally tend toward, too,.knitspot annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261226333872796681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-21195094814423634242009-07-27T11:44:13.162-07:002009-07-27T11:44:13.162-07:00Regarding your sweater, I think it is just too big...Regarding your sweater, I think it is just too big, looking at the shoulders and sleeves. I like the design so it would be worth trying again once you have some ideas about getting a better fit.<br /><br />I am looking forward to hearing about your fibrey trips. Enjoy!<br /><br />Dawndawn in NLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-45595178967351468672009-07-27T07:08:07.447-07:002009-07-27T07:08:07.447-07:00have you thought about popping it in the dryer whe...have you thought about popping it in the dryer when it's just damp? I have one knit that I do that with, if I don't it's sadly unshapely, but the dryer does the trick every time!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532734471654743459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-45884167899017364572009-07-27T06:56:56.505-07:002009-07-27T06:56:56.505-07:00I think it's the linen. Sounds like a perfect...I think it's the linen. Sounds like a perfect project to take along for advice. Wow, that GGFI sounds like fun. Maybe I'll look at it for next year. I took the survey, and if you need help publicizing, let me know.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-17303722239734176362009-07-27T05:54:53.424-07:002009-07-27T05:54:53.424-07:00Its a cute sweater, but it really does look very l...Its a cute sweater, but it really does look very large on you. Yeah, on buying a new wheel! I really should sit down at mine occasionally...<br /><br />Can't wait to take the survey. hopefully I'll have time this week!Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858229995977474385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-6783102699121516402009-07-27T05:02:43.116-07:002009-07-27T05:02:43.116-07:00Folding wheel? Ooohh...I have been behind on readi...Folding wheel? Ooohh...I have been behind on reading, haven't I? Can't wait to see/hear about that one!<br /><br />I know what you mean with the sweater. Two of mine did that to me last year. Not right away, just after being worn a few times. (Bust shaping should not approach belly button height. Ever.) It's so frustrating! I'm considering adding in some fancy grafted darts in one of them, but haven't gotten around to trying it yet. That would be harder with the ribs, though. Maybe just adding in a curved side seam? It would be interesting to see what your classmates/instructor think in the design class. I think it looks fine as a casual top, but if you don't love it, you should probably frog. Else it will end up like mine...in the closet!EGunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941668303286640744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-20727681766728970412009-07-27T03:04:49.572-07:002009-07-27T03:04:49.572-07:00I hope you did take the project with you and got s...I hope you did take the project with you and got some advice. A wheel? How very exciting!!!! That means pictures and posts about more fibery goodness.ruthee...https://www.blogger.com/profile/18337906452007466429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-7257053814444496132009-07-26T19:46:18.907-07:002009-07-26T19:46:18.907-07:00I think it's the linen in a full-sized garment...I think it's the linen in a full-sized garment. Nuts! I wonder what a judicious application of elastic would do? Quite possibly, not enough to be worth the trouble.<br /><br />I feel special. And that maybe unfocused multitasking leads to inefficiency.<br /><br />I want to go to Rodeo Beach. I'd love to shiver on the beach with you! The fog's back, so yeah, not so warm over there. But over here in Oakland, it's perfect! Really! (ignore my pathetic attempts) Shawl that Jazz will be perfect. Hope you're bringing a coat, too.<br /><br />Have fun!Gwenhttp://laflaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-72078425244077223512009-07-26T15:46:12.684-07:002009-07-26T15:46:12.684-07:00Even without shaping, I think it looks nice.. but ...Even without shaping, I think it looks nice.. but the big question is, are you comfortable wearing it? I frequently talk myself into articles that aren't quite what I wanted, then they hang in my closet unworn foreverWanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-17155642762085806452009-07-26T15:32:11.630-07:002009-07-26T15:32:11.630-07:00I really like it, and I especially like the long-a...I really like it, and I especially like the long-and-short ribs; I must borrow that idea some time. And I love the wonky button. I wouldn't worry about the waist. Now that I no longer have one, I know that it isn't your clothes that give you one :(<br /><br />Have a fabulous time at the GGFI; it looks as if you will.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045029232081633077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-27078523544284307942009-07-26T14:07:18.819-07:002009-07-26T14:07:18.819-07:00Well, first off, I'd take the laptop anyway. ...Well, first off, I'd take the laptop anyway. Then, yes, I agree with KnitNana that you should take the sweater, too. If you decide you just can't wear it, someone in the design class can help you problem solve. Next, WHAT KIND OF WHEEL? I have a Lendrum, double treadle, travel/folding wheel. Lastly, I'd drive with you if I could go to the institute with you! Am I envious? A little bit! And I have a spinning problem right now that I'm trying to figure out!<br /><br />Oh, one more thing- I'd be happy to put up the little sidebar widget for the survey on my blog.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-7799346434923524292009-07-26T13:13:00.513-07:002009-07-26T13:13:00.513-07:00have a lovely time away. It will be interesting t...have a lovely time away. It will be interesting to see what you learn from the survey. If you're like me, if you're not happy with the way a garment feels, you won't wear it, such a shame after such high hopesJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-53511292109041613622009-07-26T12:22:10.021-07:002009-07-26T12:22:10.021-07:00Take it with you - get advice! Yes, I see what you...Take it with you - get advice! Yes, I see what you mean, not it's not TERRIBLE, but it's NOT what you'd hoped, I can understand that. And...you do have a waist, so you want to show it off (unlike me).<br /><br />YOU'RE BUYING THE WHEEL? Whoohoo!<br /><br />Now, I'm privileged to have been a beta-tester of your survey, and will now broadcast it to my readers. I'm so excited about this I could just SQUEE.<br /><br />You know, I think we might be sisters from different moms - I LOVE cold windy beaches, too! Have a fabulous time, and a safe trip, and in just a few days!!! We'll finally get to meet!<br />(((Hugs)))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.com