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10,796 659 September 9, 2007 at 06:06 PM in Cool (7)
I know that there are a few of you.
I have a lot of time on my hands, so I'm attempting some new things. I'm actually using patterns now, where before I just knitted whatever came about. Big Grin

I'm beginning to realize that I only have small needles and I'm becoming a yarn snob.

I knitted a hat for my nephew, one for myself (no patterns), a baby-carrier (no pattern), and now I'm going to start working on some fingerless gloves.

Anyone else? Any deals on good yarn, needles, etc.?
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AggieMom
11-22-2008 at 02:46 PM.
11-22-2008 at 02:46 PM.
You don't have the pattern for it? Scratchchin I'll go dig in my stitch book.
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ParisaBleu
11-22-2008 at 03:11 PM.
11-22-2008 at 03:11 PM.
Quote from AggieMom :
You don't have the pattern for it? Scratchchin I'll go dig in my stitch book.
unfortunately no.Frown the blanket was started by dh's grandmother when she was in the hospital. From what I gather this is what she did before she passed away. Dh's mother said she tried to work on it but couldn't figure it out. She said all she would sit still for as a kid was a plain chain stitch and she said she still can't do it very well. Dh's mom thinks since I am the crafty type I can get it done for him, But I have never crocheted and never knitted til last year. Painting, sewing on a machine, stained glass, mosaics, making hairbows for kids, baking you name it II've done it, but just not this. Embarrassment

Thank youhug I really appreciate it.

if it helps to explain what I see it's like there is a line of chain stitch as the bottom then bars of chain stitch attached to a top chain stitch kindof like a capital I over and over. I know that probably makes no sense but I don't know how else to explain it. shake head
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AggieMom
11-22-2008 at 03:28 PM.
11-22-2008 at 03:28 PM.
I'm sure we can figure it out. hug
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AggieMom
11-22-2008 at 04:05 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:05 PM.
Try this:

chain across
Rows 1 and 2: turn, ch 1, sc across
Row 3: turn. Ch 1, Treble,Double Treble or Triple Treble [about.com] across (depending on the size you need)
Row 4: Turn, Ch 1, Sc across

That looks close to what you've got. Try it with a swatch of 20 stitches across or something and see how it looks. If you need a video, check YouTube for how-to videos on how to make the stitches.
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Beej
11-22-2008 at 07:45 PM.
11-22-2008 at 07:45 PM.
Cheergal, I'm with AggieMom. I think that it looks like a treble crochet. It also appears to be worked in the back loop across. If this is the case it really won't be difficult to finish.
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ParisaBleu
11-22-2008 at 08:02 PM.
11-22-2008 at 08:02 PM.
Thank you ladies. I will have to wait til Monday before I can try it out. I don't think the dh will be away from me any more this weekend. I don't want to pull it out and start on it with him watching. it'll ruin the surprise. Smilie

thank you so again.hug
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AggieMom
11-22-2008 at 08:08 PM.
11-22-2008 at 08:08 PM.
hug Glad to help!
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smiley333
11-23-2008 at 08:09 AM.
11-23-2008 at 08:09 AM.
Cheergal that is so sweet of you to want to finish that blanket. Happy

Okay, I'll share:


First pic is scarf and purse I made w/lots of help on purse. 2nd is a phone/Ipod cozy... First project don't laugh. Not even sure how I stitched the bottom together. laugh out loud Last pic is a colorful scarf I made & my is cat saying, "Why you put this on me? Why?"
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Beej
11-23-2008 at 11:12 AM.
11-23-2008 at 11:12 AM.
Quote from smiley333 :
Cheergal that is so sweet of you to want to finish that blanket. Happy

Okay, I'll share:


First pic is scarf and purse I made w/lots of help on purse. 2nd is a phone/Ipod cozy... First project don't laugh. Not even sure how I stitched the bottom together. laugh out loud Last pic is a colorful scarf I made & my is cat saying, "Why you put this on me? Why?"
Smiley, they are all fantastic!

That purse and scarf set is darling!
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Heart2UnBreak
11-23-2008 at 12:03 PM.
11-23-2008 at 12:03 PM.
Quote from GeminiiGirl :
i crochet. ive started my first project and it's a blanket that will cover my full size bed.
ive been working on it for a while now and i'm about 1/10 done Doh
I crochet too. I find it easier to work on my projects while I am watching tv. Seems to go faster.

With crocheting the thinner the yarn the smaller the hook.

I usually make blankets.

I just started a cross-stitch Christmas tablecloth --- now talk about a project !!!!!

Good luck to you all

stay safe,
Emily aka heart
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11-23-2008 at 12:07 PM.
11-23-2008 at 12:07 PM.
Quote from Heart2UnBreak :
I crochet too. I find it easier to work on my projects while I am watching tv. Seems to go faster.

With crocheting the thinner the yarn the smaller the hook.

I usually make blankets.

I just started a cross-stitch Christmas tablecloth --- now talk about a project !!!!!

Good luck to you all

stay safe,
Emily aka heart
Welcome! Are you on Ravelry?
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11-23-2008 at 12:56 PM.
11-23-2008 at 12:56 PM.
I just started knitting myself. I knitted a scarf from watching howtos on the internet. Just a basic knit stitch. Now I am trying a stocking stitch (I think that is what it is called) The edges curl in and i just found out you are supposed to use a different stitch to make it not curl.

But I don't know much about knitting. I want to make a beanie, or now a head band since I saw jade echo Smilie but I don't really understand the knitting lingo Frown
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11-23-2008 at 04:19 PM.
11-23-2008 at 04:19 PM.
Quote from carina83 :
I just started knitting myself. I knitted a scarf from watching howtos on the internet. Just a basic knit stitch. Now I am trying a stocking stitch (I think that is what it is called) The edges curl in and i just found out you are supposed to use a different stitch to make it not curl.

But I don't know much about knitting. I want to make a beanie, or now a head band since I saw jade echo Smilie but I don't really understand the knitting lingo Frown
What terms are you lacking? Maybe I can help.
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smiley333
11-23-2008 at 06:38 PM.
11-23-2008 at 06:38 PM.
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Smiley, they are all fantastic!

That purse and scarf set is darling!
Thanks Barb! I have a long way to go...
....and Whee Welcome new peoples to the knit/crochet thread!
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ParisaBleu
11-23-2008 at 06:40 PM.
11-23-2008 at 06:40 PM.
Quote from carina83 :
I just started knitting myself. I knitted a scarf from watching howtos on the internet. Just a basic knit stitch. Now I am trying a stocking stitch (I think that is what it is called) The edges curl in and i just found out you are supposed to use a different stitch to make it not curl.

But I don't know much about knitting. I want to make a beanie, or now a head band since I saw jade echo Smilie but I don't really understand the knitting lingo Frown
This [knittinghelp.com] is the site that helped me tremendously. Not like the youtube skittsh videos most are really clean and clear with good instructions. The home page has a video of casting on in one method .Ther is another page with several other methods. I use a slip knot to begin my knitting then a similar cast on. If you go to the view videos tab you can find a link for most all of the basic knitting stuff. There are a few links for advanced but I can't tell you anything about them because I am not there yet. Stick Out Tongue

Quote from smiley333 :
Cheergal that is so sweet of you to want to finish that blanket. Happy

Okay, I'll share:


First pic is scarf and purse I made w/lots of help on purse. 2nd is a phone/Ipod cozy... First project don't laugh. Not even sure how I stitched the bottom together. laugh out loud Last pic is a colorful scarf I made & my is cat saying, "Why you put this on me? Why?"
Thank you. Hopefully:fingerscrossed: I can do it. Smilie

your projects look great!hug

and the scarf on your cat, I made one for the dd almost exactly the same. Hers has a black eyelash fur where yours has the green.
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