tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post859927590509158507..comments2023-09-27T01:23:35.214-07:00Comments on Knitting Linguist - The Year of the Magpie: Knitting continuesKnitting Linguisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289230533275408343noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-76095739269667505222010-07-05T12:17:09.184-07:002010-07-05T12:17:09.184-07:00Even as a giant blob your shawl is looking great.Even as a giant blob your shawl is looking great.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858229995977474385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-40261161597117183542010-06-19T17:58:22.856-07:002010-06-19T17:58:22.856-07:00Oops! That's a good oops. They both look abs...Oops! That's a good oops. They both look absolutely lovely. And useful during the processing.Gwenhttp://laflaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-47484303984646901062010-06-16T19:24:23.580-07:002010-06-16T19:24:23.580-07:00Ah jelly fish! They eventually become so much more...Ah jelly fish! They eventually become so much more exciting; I love the magic of blocking!<br /><br />Hope you get the linen stole finished in time for Rick's birthday.<br /><br />DD part-taught someone to knit the other day - she will knit a blanket square and we will incorporate it into other blanket squares. The finished afghan will got to charity.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-12349145351788157732010-06-16T17:19:54.646-07:002010-06-16T17:19:54.646-07:00The stole is lovely. That pattern is fabulous.
I...The stole is lovely. That pattern is fabulous. <br /><br />I'm hopeless at firsts. I think she should knit what she wants but sometimes that can be frustrating. OTOH, process comes and product counts.Carrie #Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-31718009388980424252010-06-16T17:19:47.985-07:002010-06-16T17:19:47.985-07:00The stole is lovely. That pattern is fabulous.
I...The stole is lovely. That pattern is fabulous. <br /><br />I'm hopeless at firsts. I think she should knit what she wants but sometimes that can be frustrating. OTOH, process comes and product counts.Carrie #Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-36044141805959072010-06-16T16:15:31.793-07:002010-06-16T16:15:31.793-07:00The Tibetan Clouds is (are?) heavenly. I'm doi...The Tibetan Clouds is (are?) heavenly. I'm doing so much vanilla knitting just now, I can't wait to have an octopus on my knee again.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045029232081633077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-77662271546070484402010-06-16T13:11:18.808-07:002010-06-16T13:11:18.808-07:00Oh Joce, that brown for the tibetan clouds is just...Oh Joce, that brown for the tibetan clouds is just luscious, it's going to be amazing!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532734471654743459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-29099928570068688402010-06-16T08:50:56.961-07:002010-06-16T08:50:56.961-07:00What is that gorgeous new stole? I endlessly love ...What is that gorgeous new stole? I endlessly love the color, more details please :)<br /><br />The Tibetan Clouds looks promising, waiting patiently to see it all blocked and elegant. <br /><br />I wouldn't include beads in a first object but who knows with today's youngsters. Sam started with the good old boring scarf. A colorful yarn can make it not so boring.Rachelhttp://www.knittingintranslation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-7697238400913232802010-06-16T05:36:17.842-07:002010-06-16T05:36:17.842-07:00I agree that a scarf is a terrible first project, ...I agree that a scarf is a terrible first project, as the student tends to die of boredom. I usually go with a hat in the round in chunky, but in San Diego, that might not be very practical. Felted bag? Felting hides all the mistakes, which gives encouragement for the next project.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-538806954089076572010-06-15T17:18:15.099-07:002010-06-15T17:18:15.099-07:00Beautiful! I love, love, love the brown, and the b...Beautiful! I love, love, love the brown, and the beads add wonderful little sparkles. <br /><br />As for the student, I have no ideas. My only convert was a 6-year-old who came with her own needles and acrylic yarn. She's probably still working on the garter stitch scarf. In that case, though, the aim was more to plant a seed than to instill a passion. 15 is a much more promising age...EGunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941668303286640744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-60802230711472047822010-06-15T11:34:29.230-07:002010-06-15T11:34:29.230-07:00I can't wait to see how Tibetan Clouds comes o...I can't wait to see how Tibetan Clouds comes out. There are a couple of oval Niebling lace patterns that are worked out in a similar way.Alwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-29637671938394516082010-06-15T09:36:40.799-07:002010-06-15T09:36:40.799-07:00I'm a big fan of a hat as a first project - it...I'm a big fan of a hat as a first project - it's fast, it's knit in the round so she can concentrate on her knit stitch only, and she'll learn decreases! <br /><br />The stole is going to be gorgeous!elizabethhttp://www.trailingyarn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-73757719360233110672010-06-15T04:48:11.515-07:002010-06-15T04:48:11.515-07:00I was thinking an ipod cozy would be a good first ...I was thinking an ipod cozy would be a good first project - quick, easy and useful. But mostly I want to say NOT a scarf. My first project was a scarf and it took me 2 years to finish because it bored me to tears. I can say I learned to knit by the time it was finished, but it took some dedication (and the fact that I had promised to give it to my mother for her birthday) to finally finish it. That and all the knitting books I was collecting, calling me to learn more knitting tricks. It's a wonder I didn't just start another project!Elizabethhttp://pixiewear.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-44826272127537462622010-06-15T04:43:56.950-07:002010-06-15T04:43:56.950-07:00Knitting and processing. Me too. That Tibetan stol...Knitting and processing. Me too. That Tibetan stole is beautiful!FUZZARELLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340378858926874634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-137274664176129762010-06-14T23:03:40.016-07:002010-06-14T23:03:40.016-07:00Both those stoles look gorgeous. You have four da...Both those stoles look gorgeous. You have four days until Friday, lol. I can't even remember what I knitted when I started. I know I used to have fun making dishcloths, I used to make up patterns on them, lolJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473367240638223881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-685603623792797312010-06-14T21:11:51.061-07:002010-06-14T21:11:51.061-07:00Love, love, LOVE the stole. Emphatically.
I like...Love, love, LOVE the stole. Emphatically.<br /><br />I like the beaded tam...<br /><br />I originally learned to knit by doing rows and rows of 2x2 ribbing (flat)that was supposed to turn into a beanie & never did, because it fell into category "a". My first re-learning project was a pair of fingerless gloves (knit in the round), and my second was a slouchy beret.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882379160257076434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-18013185361755576062010-06-14T20:49:53.329-07:002010-06-14T20:49:53.329-07:00The cloud stole is so lovely - I'm so glad to ...The cloud stole is so lovely - I'm so glad to see it spreading its literal and metaphoric wings.<br /><br />First project - iPod or cell case (seamed rectangle). You only have to make one, so you don't deal with newbie gauge change on the second handwarmer. But second project - that could be handwarmers!<br /><br />I do like simple hats, too, as they teach decreasing and dpns.twinsetellenhttp://twinset.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-20557510875724145702010-06-14T20:03:21.159-07:002010-06-14T20:03:21.159-07:00Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth? Or a smallish re...Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth? Or a smallish rectangle that can become a small bag with the addition of a strap? Handwarmers (knit flat)? A simple beanie? Something pretty basic, to start, and not too big!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-72016434788744055402010-06-14T19:06:47.433-07:002010-06-14T19:06:47.433-07:00Maybe have her knit garter stitch sideways handwar...Maybe have her knit garter stitch sideways handwarmers? Cast on about 8" of stitches, knit long enough to go around the hand and wrist, cast off and sew the bind off to the cast on, leaving a slit for the thumb? Particularly thrilling in something like Kureyon or Boku.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-38893428713673053732010-06-14T18:47:57.362-07:002010-06-14T18:47:57.362-07:00Oh my what is that blue shawl? You did not identif...Oh my what is that blue shawl? You did not identify!<br />Tibetan Clouds looks lovely, and yes, for me, at least, your explanation clarified what you were up to.<br /><br />Tam? Where did that come from? Did I miss the post on that one?<br /><br />Good luck tomorrow...not sure I'd teach a beaded cuff for the first thing!<br />(((hugs)))Nana Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337300042637714815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105432749747104284.post-12070268506272291772010-06-14T18:07:16.697-07:002010-06-14T18:07:16.697-07:00Oooo! Linen! Sweet! Details, please!
I agree tha...Oooo! Linen! Sweet! Details, please!<br /><br />I agree that silk and merino are a match made in fiber heaven.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.com