Knitting

[artsfartsyjanet]

Here are a few scarves I've started to knit. Does anyone else knit? I'd like to see your work.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/fotoTOFU/scarfkenny.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/fotoTOFU/scarf.jpg

[applehead]

doggy is too cute!

i haven't knitted for myself much these days.
the kind of yarn i'd like to work with is too expensive
for me right now
and i don't want to waste my time using cheap yarn.
but i've been getting requests from my friends
and they pay for the yarn so i've been doing that.

i got my friend the stitch and bitch books.
they have cool patterns and really good tips.

darn it. that dog is just too cute. posing like that.

janet. i've seen that yarn (in the second pic.)
at the craft store. how is it working with that yarn?
i think it would make a cute hat. the kind with the
ear flaps and the dangling pom poms.

[artsfartsyjanet]

it's not too bad working with fun fur, and I'm a beginner. i don't like to try expensive fabric right now. i'd like to see your work since u sound like you've been doing this for awhile.

oh yeah, i'm puppysitting. he IS adorable as he is in the photo.

[applehead]

am in the process of trying to get photos of
all the needlework i've done. since all of the stuff
i've done hs been given away.
i'm starting a blog/archive online.

oh! i think i have mittens at home that i knit.
i'll post pics when i get home.

[rice cracker]

I got a Stitch and Bitch book too! Well, it hasn't arrived yet, but I am eagerly awaiting it. A coworker and I are also trying to get lessons in beginner knitting and dude, I am so stoked to begin learning. I found the cutest sweater pattern that looks like a cut-off hanbok that I am dying to become advanced enough to make.

Does anyone else do any other crafts? I've been really into beading and embroidery lately, as I've just started making my first few things. I know Meena does needlepoint and possibly crocheting? Anyone else?

[artsfartsyjanet]

i also have a Stitch 'n Bitch book!!!!!!!! A person at a place i volunteered at recommended it to me. love it. =) we should start our own club on yw. lol.

I think there is a Stitch 'n Bitch 2 book coming out too....

Other crafts... I started to crochet, but i suck at it. I made what i wanted to be a scarf into a cape for the puppy. lol. it curled up.... just technique probs. =) I'd still like to crochet better though.

[nola]

People always told me to knit because it's relaxing. It seems hard though...The author rocks and YW women should get on the Bust forum which she created at www.bust.com which needs alot more Asian American women. I'm the bitchin' donnadarko. I can't tell if posters are Asian but the atmosphere is very white.

[hooligan]

OMG you knitted a dog. (jk) Nice work! I like it.

[nola]

^At the top of the screen there hit Lounge to post.

[applehead]

stitch and bitch books rock!!
oh janet. the second one already came out.
did you get the first one?
=)
i really like t hose. they have updated fashionable
patterns.
oh. i post pics of mits later.

kim. i don't know if there's a michael's in your area
but i picked up a class schedule for the michaels
in my area they have knitting classes there.
i know!! it's not as cute as those small shops. but oh well.

i'm really itching to start quilting but it's so expensive
and i can't afford to. but i bought a beginner's guide
last night. at least i can study it.

i don't know how the craft movement got so popular
these past couple of years.

[s1eve]

have you guys tried knitting while on the metro? apparently londoners do it on the tube.

[yoMAMA]

Looks nice.....better than those scarfs on sale at gap.

:)

[rice cracker]

Ok, I started my very first knitting project. It's *drumroll* a scarf! I call this original, one of a kind design "Swiss Cheese Wedge" because there are a lot of holes in it and the scarf is getting gradually wider and wider as I go on (I'm lazy about counting stitches). That is ok, because it's my firstborn and good practice. I will post pictures of the fugnacious final product =)

[rice cracker]

First attempt:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0049.JPG

Second, much better attempt:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0045.JPG

[kitty]

oh kim, the second one is so pretty! the first one is cute... it has charisma...

[rice cracker]

oh kim, the second one is so pretty! the first one is cute... it has charisma...

Thank you! I'm thinking I will either make the first one a potholder/dust cloth or else unravel it to make something else. I would love to try knitting a flower.

[mr. x]

kim, should knit me something, in turn i will send you a copy of my movie, we'll trade trades :rolleyes:

[applehead]

so then you have the increasing and decreasing
stitches down pat!!! kekekekeke

what company are those needles from?
i like the ends. the ones i have all have
ugly ends.

[rice cracker]

so then you have the increasing and decreasing
stitches down pat!!! kekekekeke

what company are those needles from?
i like the ends. the ones i have all have
ugly ends.


Well, mine are the cheapest of the cheap I picked up at Michael's, however, I found the coolest thread ever over at craftster.org on how to make your own cool ass knitting needles out of like, wooden dowels and even chopsticks. http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=2611.0 It's really long, but it has me on the lookout for appropriate chopsticks I can turn into handmade needles because it looks super easy.

[rice cracker]

Ok, here is the scarf, finished:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0053.JPG

And my next piece:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0063.JPG

It's ribbed!

[TB4000]

Stitch one, pearl two.

[applehead]

congrats on your first finished piece!!

i think the second picture with the basket
is soooooo pretty with the pretty colored floss
and everything. i love the picture!!

getting the correct tension on all stitches
is harder on wood needles.
but they're so pretty! i know i know.
i can't work as fast on them though.

[rice cracker]

congrats on your first finished piece!!

i think the second picture with the basket
is soooooo pretty with the pretty colored floss
and everything. i love the picture!!

getting the correct tension on all stitches
is harder on wood needles.
but they're so pretty! i know i know.
i can't work as fast on them though.

Thank you, thank you, but you are still getting a pair of Kim custom-made knitting needles. :biggrin:

[Cipherous]

Ok, here is the scarf, finished:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0053.JPG

And my next piece:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0063.JPG

It's ribbed!

wow, I am impressed. Next thing you know, Rad is sporting RiceCracker Sports wear to work

[SunWuKong]

wow, I am impressed. Next thing you know, Rad is sporting RiceCracker Sports wear to work

i'll wear anything she makes as long as i don't have to go with her again to shop for crafts stuff.

[rice cracker]

i'll wear anything she makes as long as i don't have to go with her again to shop for crafts stuff.

Well, it was no picnic on my end either, bub.

[applehead]

Thank you, thank you, but you are still getting a pair of Kim custom-made knitting needles. :biggrin:

reeeeeeeeeeeeally?
i would love one!!!
omg.

[rice cracker]

reeeeeeeeeeeeally?
i would love one!!!
omg.

Cool, they will look something like this.

The ends are little clay balls of yarn with silver needles. GET IT?! YARN?! :biggrin:

I can make you size 3, 7, 10, and 11.

[applehead]

Cool, they will look something like this.

The ends are little clay balls of yarn with silver needles. GET IT?! YARN?! :biggrin:

I can make you size 3, 7, 10, and 11.

SHUT UP!!
that is SO CUTE!!!

just one size is fine!

[SunWuKong]

baby, you should see if you can sell them on ebay.

[TB4000]

Or at least get them in some museum. Those arthouse folks love that kinda jazz.

[rice cracker]

SHUT UP!!
that is SO CUTE!!!

just one size is fine!

Ok, I will make you a pair of size 10's since I think those are the most commonly used.

[deez nuts]

i'll wear anything she makes as long as i don't have to go with her again to shop for crafts stuff.


hahahah sucker.

[applehead]

Ok, I will make you a pair of size 10's since I think those are the most commonly used.

*happy noises*

[applehead]

hey guys!
that's a picture of an actual pair of needles
that kim made!!
i thought it was just a picture of a pair
you're going to make.

that's freakin cute as hell.
and i love the color!!!
i'm in awe.

[mr. x]

baby, you should see if you can sell them on ebay.
play up the sexy asian angle

[rice cracker]

play up the sexy asian angle

Easy enough, I'll take pictures of myself wearing the knitting needles choptick-style in my hair.

[>:^|]

a haiku:

She is so asian.
Chopsticks adorn silky hair.
Open, kimono!

[applehead]

a haiku:

She is so asian.
Chopsticks adorn silky hair.
Open, kimono!

you're not seeing her with her kimono open!!

[>:^|]

you're not seeing her with her kimono open!!

Put down nunchaku.
Holster the samurai sword.
Be gentle, blossom.

[rice cracker]

a haiku:

She is so asian.
Chopsticks adorn silky hair.
Open, kimono!

Koreans don't wear kimonos, dum-dum! :tongue:

Besides, if I'm going to play up the sexy Asian angle, I need something like a smutty mini-cheongsam with slits up to my armpits. The better to showcase my horizontal vagina.

[>:^|]

Koreans don't wear kimonos, dum-dum! :tongue:

Besides, if I'm going to play up the sexy Asian angle, I need something like a smutty mini-cheongsam with slits up to my armpits. The better to showcase my horizontal vagina.

a haiku:

Asian credentials:
I display my chopsticks.
"Hanbok" meter wrong.

[rice cracker]

Voila, green ribbed scarf done.

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0081.JPG

[>:^|]

Voila, green ribbed scarf done.

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0081.JPG

a haiku:

Green ribbed scarf is done.
Whose neck will it embrace now?
Warm lucky monkey?

[applehead]

you're trying to hijack this thread
and change it to another haiku thread.
i see yooooooooooo. :biggrin:

lovely yarn color kim.
oh. i hope you don't become a knitter that's
always making stuff for friends and family and
none for themselves.
wow. you work fast!!!
is that for yourself?

[rice cracker]

lovely yarn color kim.
oh. i hope you don't become a knitter that's
always making stuff for friends and family and
none for themselves.
wow. you work fast!!!
is that for yourself?

Oh, it's for me, I've already worn it a bunch :) And I think I was able to finish it so fast because the yarn is super thick. The one I'm working on for Rad is taking forever because it's worsted weight seed stitch.

[applehead]

Oh, it's for me, I've already worn it a bunch :) And I think I was able to finish it so fast because the yarn is super thick. The one I'm working on for Rad is taking forever because it's worsted weight seed stitch.


oh. i hope rad wears it.
i'm sure he will since he's such a niiiiiiice guy.
and he appreciates your hard work
and he knows how much energy goes
into knitting something like that
out of YARN that used to be
JUST ONE LONG STRING.
yes.

[SunWuKong]

oh i'll wear it. it's getting pretty cold here in DC and i don't have a scarf.

[kimpossible]

Besides, if I'm going to play up the sexy Asian angle, I need something like a smutty mini-cheongsam with slits up to my armpits

... makes radford a happy boy. especially if you add halting Cantonese to that.

[artsfartsyjanet]

First attempt:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0049.JPG

Second, much better attempt:

http://i.xanga.com/minnesotaricecracker/100_0045.JPG

oooh. i like the color choice. i think i'm going to knit something light green and burgundy.

[>:^|]

Voila, green ribbed scarf done.

Scarf is beautiful.
Haiku covers envy.
Neck, still uncovered.

[sandra]

can you make a YW scarf? we can auction it off :)

[rice cracker]

can you make a YW scarf? we can auction it off :)

Sure. What colors? Yellow and gray?

[yoMAMA]

kim you got skillz!

:p

[applehead]

you have to see the cute little
dickies she made
with flowers. sooooo cute.
kim post pictures!!!

[rice cracker]

Aw, I'm still surprised that people seem to like them. Anyway, I'm too lazy to post pics (seriously, how lazy is that?!) so here's the link (http://www.xanga.com/item.aspx?user=minnesotaricecracker&tab=weblogs&uid=194391515).

[sandra]

Sure. What colors? Yellow and gray?

that sounds good. i'd totally bid on it.

[rice cracker]

I suppose I will do a (boring) knitting update =)

Ok, I've knit some more things and have started making knitting needles. I just found a cool ass thread over at crafster.org on how to make your own circular needles. Now I just need a Dremel tool...

I sold four of the scarf things. That was happy.

I experimented with a blue flower. It looks like a weird starfish. With a big hole in the middle. I'm ashamed to post a picture of it, a) because it's ugly and b) it took sooooooo long to make.

Right now I'm working on a black and pink striped scarf. I like it, but my pink yarn is slightly, slightly a tiny bit wider than the black. Has anyone encountered this with stripes? Will the scarf be all weird looking when it's done?

I knit through one whole ball of yarn in an effort to make a cowl. Sadly, being a novice, I figured it would be ok to knit it on 29" circular needles. The "cowl" ended up looking like a tire. I'm serious. Frogged it.

I know words like "frog." I still do not understand what "K2 Ktog" means. I refuse to learn.

I'm excited to try "thrifting" yarn. I have to force myself not to cut my sweaters apart.

I may start on my first pair of fingerless gloves or wrist warmers.

My name is Kim, and this is quite possibly the dullest post I've ever made on YW =P

[applehead]

no kim!
i love reading about your progress.
keep it coming. not boring at all. :biggrin:
and i totally think you should sell your needles.
the ones you gave me are proudly displayed
on my dresser! i still can't get myself
to use it though...

[kimpossible]

I like your knitting updates. :)

Though I do find those weirdo knitting masks you find to be disturbing.

[rice cracker]

Squeeee! I found cheap ass yarn on the internerd! http://www.knitpicks.com/ We are talking $2.29 for a 123 yard ball of 100% merino (look up "merino style"). There is also "wool of the andes" a 100% Peruvian wool for only a buck seventy nine a ball. Shipping is free on orders over $30.00 and even if you don't want that much yarn, you can always get a friend to go in on it with you to take advantage of the free shipping dealy.

So...I ordered some already. :D :D

Oh, and knitting update: I have finished one (1) fingerless glove, aka a tube with thumb holes.

[applehead]

Squeeee! I found cheap ass yarn on the internerd! http://www.knitpicks.com/ We are talking $2.29 for a 123 yard ball of 100% merino (look up "merino style"). There is also "wool of the andes" a 100% Peruvian wool for only a buck seventy nine a ball. Shipping is free on orders over $30.00 and even if you don't want that much yarn, you can always get a friend to go in on it with you to take advantage of the free shipping dealy.

So...I ordered some already. :D :D

Oh, and knitting update: I have finished one (1) fingerless glove, aka a tube with thumb holes.
SHUT UPP!
that is incredibly cheap!
which ones did you get?
i can't believe the silk blend is
only 3 bucks for almost 100 yards.

kim. i love you! thanks for sharing the link!!!!
oh. i'd love to see pictures of the
stuff you're knitting.
i promise i'll share 'em too. soon. i hope.
:redface:

[artsfartsyjanet]

thanks kim!!!!!!! :)

[rice cracker]

SHUT UPP!
that is incredibly cheap!
which ones did you get?
i can't believe the silk blend is
only 3 bucks for almost 100 yards.

kim. i love you! thanks for sharing the link!!!!
oh. i'd love to see pictures of the
stuff you're knitting.
i promise i'll share 'em too. soon. i hope.
:redface:

I bought mostly merino, and a few of the Peruvian yarns. Many different colors! My knitting basket is going to be prettier than ever, I'll have to take pictures for ya ;)

I'm also excited about this fine because I've been wanting to experiment with felting, but obviously I don't want to waste a $7.00 skein of Lamb's Pride or something on my first few attempts.

[applehead]

My knitting basket is going to be prettier than ever, I'll have to take pictures for ya ;).

they make me smile!

[artsfartsyjanet]

I bought mostly merino, and a few of the Peruvian yarns. Many different colors! My knitting basket is going to be prettier than ever, I'll have to take pictures for ya ;)

I'm also excited about this fine because I've been wanting to experiment with felting, but obviously I don't want to waste a $7.00 skein of Lamb's Pride or something on my first few attempts.

Please do!

[deez nuts]

it's like a bunch of ajumas in here.

[rice cracker]

it's like a bunch of ajumas in here.

Don't make me knit you a Hannibal Lector mask :biggrin:

[applehead]

Don't make me knit you a Hannibal Lector mask :biggrin:

please. it gives me nightmares.

[rice cracker]

Here's some pictures of my stash!

I had to attach them all (sorry) because xanga just died.

[rice cracker]

Manos del Uruguay equivalent for only $5.40 a skein (as opposed to up to $15.00 for real Manos) http://handpaintedyarn.com/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=651f57513c0f2b1c595a0029f4a6bb91

I just found this in the knitty.com forum. I save this link forever and ever.

[>:^|]

Off to Big Apple.
Still no scarf warms my cold neck.
Warm applehead gone.

[applehead]

Off to Big Apple.
Still no scarf warms my cold neck.
Warm applehead gone.

you can come visit me too.
:biggrin:

kim i like the fuzzy ball of yarn!
in the last two pictures.
is that the yarn you ordered
or did those not arrive yet?

[rice cracker]

you can come visit me too.
:biggrin:

kim i like the fuzzy ball of yarn!
in the last two pictures.
is that the yarn you ordered
or did those not arrive yet?

Oh, the yarn I ordered hasn't arrived yet, the fuzzy one I bought at Michael's. It's very soft and nice, I think I will make a flower out of it.

[applehead]

did you find a pattern for a flower yet?

[rice cracker]

did you find a pattern for a flower yet?

I've found a few, the best so far is knitted on double pointed needles.

Oh! And those needles we got at the dollar store work great! Very fast, light and flexible, compared to my sushi needles which were starting to get a little scruffy (they need more topcoat applied, one coat isn't quite enough).

[applehead]

oh after awhile the needles mold to your body
and your hands. i don't know.
i like that a lot about wooden needles.

[artsfartsyjanet]

i haven't knitted in awhile...not since i started work. :(

[applehead]

i haven't knitted in awhile...not since i started work. :(

aw that sucks janet.

[rice cracker]

i haven't knitted in awhile...not since i started work. :(

At least it's kind of like riding a bicycle, you'll never forget how to knit. Now go knit! :biggrin:


PS,

I got my knitpicks.com yarn. It's nice! The "wool of the andes" is kind of scratchy, but the merino style is so so soft. My only beef is that the skeins are on the small side, and the merino style doesn't come in worsted weight.

[applehead]

At least it's kind of like riding a bicycle, you'll never forget how to knit. Now go knit! :biggrin:


PS,

I got my knitpicks.com yarn. It's nice! The "wool of the andes" is kind of scratchy, but the merino style is so so soft. My only beef is that the skeins are on the small side, and the merino style doesn't come in worsted weight.


yay! good stuff.
will you be knitting scarves with those too?
oh yeah. kim. i went back to the japanese 99 cent
stores and got me more needles.
and employee told me they might get
one last shipment of those before the winter is
over. oh. this was the bigger place where
the needles were really 99 cents.

janet. if you want cheap wooden needles,
i won't mind picking 'em up for you.
except tell me quicly because the other place
where the needles were 1.50 are going fast.

[nola]

This is the best thread ever! So many pretty colors.

[rice cracker]

yay! good stuff.
will you be knitting scarves with those too?


Scarves, wristwarmers, mittens, hats, whatever I can do that's relatively easy. This weekend I'm going to learn how to pick up stitches (so I can do mitten thumbs) and how to make cables.

Knitting is so nice, whenever I'm knitting I feel like I'm a much nicer person than I really am. Maybe it's because I'm usually knitting for other people, or because I'm doing something quiet and productive, or whatever.

OH! And I found a great book for beginner knitters. The Knitter's Bible. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0715317997/qid=1109619001/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-2853242-9439237) I have the hardest time working from illustrations but the pictures in this book are actually comprehensive.

[applehead]

Scarves, wristwarmers, mittens, hats, whatever I can do that's relatively easy. This weekend I'm going to learn how to pick up stitches (so I can do mitten thumbs) and how to make cables.


good luck kim!
the first cables i did were for steven's scarf.
that came out really nice and i couldn't stop
looking at it. i couldn't believe i made it myself.
i was a bit sad to see the project finished though.
like. augh. my baby is all grown up and leaving me.
kekekekeke.

oh and i totally know what you mean.
because when i knit i feel really pretty. even
though i don't look much different than when
i'm not knitting.

oh and i met this really great salesgirl at
l'occitane. we were talking about knitting and
crocheting. i hope i go back soon. i would
like to have given her my number.
knitters are kindred spirits.
they're so friendly.
(well except for that bitch at knitny.)

This is the best thread ever! So many pretty colors.

isn't it?
it's my favorite.

[deez nuts]

oh and i met this really great salesgirl at
l'occitane. we were talking about knitting and
crocheting. i hope i go back soon. i would
like to have given her my number.
knitters are kindred spirits.
they're so friendly.
(well except for that bitch at knitny.)



gah what a creeping looking goth chick.

we had to get a move on. my R4's were screaming for me to buy it before the store closed.

look at the beauty that is the nike shox R4's and bask in it.

http://www.finishline.com/store/images/products/lg302534042.jpg

[nola]

Hey! No men allowed in our knitting circle!

[artsfartsyjanet]

yay! good stuff.
will you be knitting scarves with those too?
oh yeah. kim. i went back to the japanese 99 cent
stores and got me more needles.
and employee told me they might get
one last shipment of those before the winter is
over. oh. this was the bigger place where
the needles were really 99 cents.

janet. if you want cheap wooden needles,
i won't mind picking 'em up for you.
except tell me quicly because the other place
where the needles were 1.50 are going fast.


ooh ok. any kind of needles would be great. thanks!
let me know how much.

thanks,
Janet

[applehead]

oh gawd. bunboy. really...

okiee janet! i'll stop by after work and
pick up one pair of every size they have.
it's a great bargain!
oh. if anyone else wants 'em. tell me. kk

[rice cracker]

I am going to make these next, however I'm modifying the pattern to include a ruffle along the bottom http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTvoodoo.html

Well, I'm making them after I finish my Noro scarf (ow, I just dropped a name on my foot!).

[applehead]

will you be using circular needles or. . *gasp*
double pointed needles?

i need to practice.

[nola]

It's like she was born to do this!

Cute new avatar, meena!

[applehead]

It's like she was born to do this!

Cute new avatar, meena!

oh yeah thanks!
it's jeffrey fulvimari's stuff.

[rice cracker]

will you be using circular needles or. . *gasp*
double pointed needles?

i need to practice.


Yes, I will be using the infamous douple pointed needles.

[rice cracker]

This is a pattern for a hat I'm going to be working on for one of our corporate philanthropy projects. Once I finish the scarf and gloves, of course. It's pretty cute, so I thought I'd share the pattern.

Baby Hat

1 circular or double pointed size 4 knitting needle/s.

Use fingering yarn if you want to make this for a newborn. You can increase yarn size and or needles to achieve larger sizes.

Cast on 80 stitches.

Knit desired length – about 6 or so inches. Bottom of hat needs to roll up on itself to make the brim.

Start decreases.

Knit 6 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat all thru this row. (Should now have 70 stitches left.)
Knit one row even.
Knit 5 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat all thru this row. (Should now have 60 stitches left.)
Knit one row even.
Knit 4 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat all thru this row. (Should now have 50 stitches left.)
Knit one row even.
Knit 3 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat all thru this row. (Should now have 40 stitches left.)
Knit one row even.
Knit 2 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat all thru this row. (Should now have 30 stitches left.)
Knit one row even.
Knit 1 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat all thru this row. (Should now have 20 stitches left.)
Knit two together across row. (Should now have 10 stitches left.)

Divide these remaining stitches into two….5 and 5 and work 2 I cords.

Work I cords long enough to be able to tie at top of hat.

Knit one row even.

[deez nuts]

you've knitted a baby hat?

awwww congrats to you and swk.

[pikachupacabra]

omg. Did you knit that hat? Damn! Looking at that thing makes me want to take up knitting! Do chicks dig guys who can knit? :-D

[artsfartsyjanet]

omg. Did you knit that hat? Damn! Looking at that thing makes me want to take up knitting! Do chicks dig guys who can knit? :-D


hell yah.

[SunWuKong]

um. NO she did NOT knit that. that is something she WILL be knitting for her company's charity project. it is NOT for personal use.

[>:^|]

um. NO she did NOT knit that. that is something she WILL be knitting for her company's charity project. it is NOT for personal use.

a haiku:

hat knitting practice
comes in handy just in case
needling for baby.

[applehead]

cute stuff kim!

[rice cracker]

omg. Did you knit that hat? Damn! Looking at that thing makes me want to take up knitting! Do chicks dig guys who can knit? :-D

No, that's just the prototype the company sent me so my finished product can be somewhat similar.

And yes, guys who can knit are hawt :biggrin:

[applehead]

so many projects so little time!

[rice cracker]

Eeek, it looks like I've been corralled into teaching those interested in making "Caps for Kids" how to knit once every other week.

Time to stock up on cheap double pointed needles :eek:

[pikachupacabra]

hell yah.


And yes, guys who can knit are hawt :biggrin:


But do they instantly lose all their guy friends? And if you met a sweet, nice, empathetic man who loved to knit, wouldn't your first inclination be he's a nice charming handsome guy who probably has a nice boyfriend?

[applehead]

Eeek, it looks like I've been corralled into teaching those interested in making "Caps for Kids" how to knit once every other week.

Time to stock up on cheap double pointed needles :eek:

heeheheh. well you know who to ask.

[rice cracker]

heeheheh. well you know who to ask.

Heehee, I know, I just have to see how many people sign up and figure out which number needle is size 4.

[nola]

And if you met a sweet, nice, empathetic man who loved to knit, wouldn't your first inclination be he's a nice charming handsome guy who probably has a nice boyfriend?No he'd be a sweet, nice, empathetic man. Gay men don't knit.

[rice cracker]

I wouldn't say gay men don't knit, just as I wouldn't say knitting is just a woman thing.
http://www.queerjoe.com/

[nola]

His olive cable cardigan is adorable!

[applehead]

wow. i never knew there were blogrings
for male knitters and gay knitters.
interesting!
how about we start an asian american female
knitters blog ring? kekekekekeke

[rice cracker]

wow. i never knew there were blogrings
for male knitters and gay knitters.
interesting!
how about we start an asian american female
knitters blog ring? kekekekekeke

That's a good idea! We can have our own xanga blogring.


In knitting news, one fingerless glove is done. If anyone wants to create fingerless gloves, using a buttonhole instead of just a slit for the thumb hole is much better. I will post pics when both are done.

I have just started a cable scarf, but it might end up kind of on the thin side.

Noro scarf is a failure, it's too wide for the material. The yarn itself is very thick and pretty inflexible, so the scarf has no drape whatsoever. :frown: I'm going to have to unravel it, and the yarn is going to have to sit until I can find an appropriate project for it. I was so excited about my scarf of many colors too! Help?

[SunWuKong]

Noro scarf is a failure, it's too wide for the material. The yarn itself is very thick and pretty inflexible, so the scarf has no drape whatsoever. :frown: I'm going to have to unravel it, and the yarn is going to have to sit until I can find an appropriate project for it. I was so excited about my scarf of many colors too! Help?

you're going to unravel it? but it seems like it would be so warm.
you can make a hat instead. a multi-colour hat would look cool.

[applehead]

That's a good idea! We can have our own xanga blogring.


In knitting news, one fingerless glove is done. If anyone wants to create fingerless gloves, using a buttonhole instead of just a slit for the thumb hole is much better. I will post pics when both are done.

I have just started a cable scarf, but it might end up kind of on the thin side.

Noro scarf is a failure, it's too wide for the material. The yarn itself is very thick and pretty inflexible, so the scarf has no drape whatsoever. :frown: I'm going to have to unravel it, and the yarn is going to have to sit until I can find an appropriate project for it. I was so excited about my scarf of many colors too! Help?

aw no.. that sucks kim. how much did you knit?
was that wild multi red colored yarn that
you got here? sorry i forget. for your friend?
wait. how about you use extra big needles?
augh. or maybe like a lacy pattern type?
gosh. it sounds good for felting, like a bag.
but i feel like it would be a waste...
nevermind. i don't even know what yarn you're
talking about. kekkekeke.

oh in other knitting related news.
some moron dragged my knitting needles
outside the train doors this morning when
he was getting off the train. stupid fuck.
and i saw it roll unto the platform.
and then disappear into the tracks.
i wanted to shove him with my foot.
thank god the needles pulled out easily or
my scarf would've went with it.

kim. i'm still working on the dropped stitch
skinny scarf. almost done but now i don't like
it so much and want to unravel 'em.
what's wrong with me. this is my third time
unravel that thing 'cause i can't make up my mind.

i want a cute lace pattern that's not stockinette
so the edges don't curl...

[rice cracker]

aw no.. that sucks kim. how much did you knit?
was that wild multi red colored yarn that
you got here? sorry i forget. for your friend?
wait. how about you use extra big needles?
augh. or maybe like a lacy pattern type?
gosh. it sounds good for felting, like a bag.
but i feel like it would be a waste...
nevermind. i don't even know what yarn you're
talking about. kekkekeke.

oh in other knitting related news.
some moron dragged my knitting needles
outside the train doors this morning when
he was getting off the train. stupid fuck.
and i saw it roll unto the platform.
and then disappear into the tracks.
i wanted to shove him with my foot.
thank god the needles pulled out easily or
my scarf would've went with it.

kim. i'm still working on the dropped stitch
skinny scarf. almost done but now i don't like
it so much and want to unravel 'em.
what's wrong with me. this is my third time
unravel that thing 'cause i can't make up my mind.

i want a cute lace pattern that's not stockinette
so the edges don't curl...

It was that rainbow colored yarn. I'm turning the red yarn into the cable scarf. A bag might be a good idea, or like Rad said a hat. Oh, and I had knitted both skeins, because I'm such an optimist I thought by the time I was done it would work itself out. No such luck, though.

Did the guy say anything to you after he lost your needles? Or was a just oblivious? I'm like, angry at him for you.

I thought that drop stitch scarf looked fine! Don't unravel!

[applehead]

It was that rainbow colored yarn. I'm turning the red yarn into the cable scarf. A bag might be a good idea, or like Rad said a hat. Oh, and I had knitted both skeins, because I'm such an optimist I thought by the time I was done it would work itself out. No such luck, though.

Did the guy say anything to you after he lost your needles? Or was a just oblivious? I'm like, angry at him for you.

I thought that drop stitch scarf looked fine! Don't unravel!

oh no both skeins!
wow. kim. i can't believe you knitted the
2 skeins already. my god. and the glove.
you're goood.
that's so much work...
=(
well, better to knit something you like.
take a picture before you unravel it. k k. :smile:

no, he turned around and looked at me.
and i just gave him my lip curl.
elvis style. except meaner.
oh bleh.
the worst thing is that i can't
knit at work today. kekekekekeke.

[rice cracker]

Oh boy, it's an exciting day for knitting!

I mentioned earlier that I was going to teach knitting at my work for the Caps for Kids program, well, my class size has just exploded! And we even got some men to sign up! So as of now, I will be teaching seven people how to cast on and knit during lunch next Thursday.

[applehead]

you'd be a great teacher kim!

[applehead]

AUGH. i'm so mad.
i realized i was knitting my drop stitch scarf
without even trying it on to gauge the length.
last night i'm almost finished with the ball of yarn
and realize the scarf is like 20 feet long.

so i undid more than half of what i did. and
i don't like it one bit so i'm thinking of undoing
the whole thing because the only reason i decided
to do a scarf was so i can get rid of the yarn.

that yarn is a curse.

[rice cracker]

^ Aw sucky!!!

Hey, you could make two scarves.

[applehead]

^ Aw sucky!!!

Hey, you could make two scarves.

yes. i did think of that but as of now
i'm so sick of that yarn. it's going back
into my box and i don't want to see it for
awhile.
augh. i'm going to start a new project.

[rice cracker]

yes. i did think of that but as of now
i'm so sick of that yarn. it's going back
into my box and i don't want to see it for
awhile.
augh. i'm going to start a new project.

Heehee, I totally understand that feeling!

Speaking of new projects, I'm starting the baby hat for Caps for Kids!

[deez nuts]

augh. i'm going to start a new project.


knit me a thong.

use yellow yarn to match my chinese yellow chimpo.

[kimpossible]

knit me a thong.

use yellow yarn to match my chinese yellow chimpo.

How much string she gonna need to contain Gerbil Powah?

[deez nuts]

How much string she gonna need to contain Gerbil Powah?


sadly, not a lot.

[applehead]

you know. you've been asking for a knitted
thong for the longest.
fine. you'll get your wish.
but you'll be modeling it for everyone on yw.

Heehee, I totally understand that feeling!

Speaking of new projects, I'm starting the baby hat for Caps for Kids!

gah. you're so good with this.
post a picture!!

[deez nuts]

you know. you've been asking for a knitted
thong for the longest.
fine. you'll get your wish.
but you'll be modeling it for everyone on yw.


make sure it's high quality yarn and make sure the yarn is strong. even though you won't need that much yarn to knit my thong; the yarn itself would have to be strong. the yarn must be strong enuff to contain the furious might of my rabid gerbil sized chimpo.

[applehead]

LOL.

you're going to make someone vomit.

[mrazntre]

make sure it's made from hemp, that shit is strong. They make hemp nets over here so that you can throw them over slopes of dirt that might have a tendency to slide during rainfall. you can drive out here, find one of those somewhere and just snatch some free hemp for the thong.

[applehead]

^---kim. LOL.

oh. i have seen hemp yarn!

[rice cracker]

How about one of these bad boys? http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/KnitPics/Willie%20Warmer.jpg

Pattern is hea: http://www.queerjoe.blogspot.com/Willie%20Warmer.htm

[nola]

O...m...g.......

[applehead]

How about one of these bad boys? http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/KnitPics/Willie%20Warmer.jpg

Pattern is hea: http://www.queerjoe.blogspot.com/Willie%20Warmer.htm

o
m
g
kim!! that stuff you find!! LOLOL

well, actually i think it would feel suuuuuper
nice if it was knit in 100 percent cashmere.

[deez nuts]

How about one of these bad boys? http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/KnitPics/Willie%20Warmer.jpg


too much twig coverage and too little berries coverage for me.

[rice cracker]

So how is everyone knitwise these days?

I've gotten a load of scarves and hats and wrist warmers under my belt (all pretty plain, of course) so now I am working on perfecting cables and learning some more texture oriented knitting techniques.

Right now I'm knitting a pretty pink cable scarf, but I'm worried I won't have enough yarn - woe.

Also! My knitting class has gotten ker-azy! Everyone is learning quickly (except for the office manager, but she's ok with that) and they have started teaching other people in the office! We are becoming an office of knitters!

[applehead]

i haven't knit. in like a month.
i think i should hit the yarn store and
get me inspired.
i'm feeling blah about the whole knitting thing now.
like. i tried to knit that thong for bunboy
but he wasn't having it.
HA!

[rice cracker]

I've already fucked up the scarf twice. Well, three times, but one of the mistakes is invisible to the naked eye. So now I have weird snakey cables here and there on the scarf :(

What, Meena, you couldn't stop laughing while taking measurements for the thong? :biggrin:

[applehead]

I've already fucked up the scarf twice. Well, three times, but one of the mistakes is invisible to the naked eye. So now I have weird snakey cables here and there on the scarf :(

What, Meena, you couldn't stop laughing while taking measurements for the thong? :biggrin:

LOLOL. oh god. hahahahaha

ack no one will notice but you.
cables are fun!

[artsfartsyjanet]

meena,
have you delivered the needles? Let me know how much the damage is. =)

[applehead]

oh crap.

what the hell. i posted a reply to this like two hours
ago and it's gone.
anyway. i'm so so sorry janet but the needles are still
in my room. i promise promise pinkie swear to send
them out this week.
everytime i see the box i'd be guilt ridden but i guess
not guilty enough.

i wanted to share my first recycled sweater-yarn story.
it's a lot more work than i assumed.
so i won't do it again unless it's a sweater that's
coming apart and is not wearable or donate-able (??)
or if it's a yarn that i really really love.
or a sweater from expensive yarn like cashmere that i
can get at thrift stores for like 5 bucks.

and preferably done outside where there's lots
of ventilation. because that thing was messy.
there was yarn fuzz all over my room.
and i couldn't stop sneezing.

so yeah i think it's worth it. just because
the sweater i frogged would've have ended
up in a landfill just taking up space.

[rice cracker]

God, I knit everyday. At lunch and while I watch TV. Then I get together with not one but TWO knitting groups every week. I'm so busy knitting I can't blog. Or even take pictures of the knitting to post on the blog when I actually half-assedly update. I have six projects going on. I have a stash that is getting out of control. I've been buying knitting books.

I went to a sheep and wool festival. And liked it.

I'm sick. Send help.

[TB4000]

O Lord, rebuke the devil within this child.

[applehead]

i think it's a healthy obesession!

[applehead]

i sent the needles.
hallejuah.
i mean. it's been like 6 months.
geeeeeeeeeeeeeez.

[artsfartsyjanet]

Yay! =) Looking forward to it. Thanks!

[artsfartsyjanet]

I got the needles! Thanks!!!!

[applehead]

awesome!
enjoy. enjoy. hahahah

[applehead]

knitting update.

to prepare for the possibilites
of me knitting anything fair isle in the future.
(HAH, yeah right)
i've taught myself to knit using the continental
method.
so i can now knit with either my right or left hand.

continental method. i love love love.

[rice cracker]

Dang, contragulations Meena! This is another reason for me to visit you, so you can teach me continental! We will be smooooove continental ladies.

When I taught myself fair isle, I just held both strands in one hand, because my left hand is completely retarded.

[SunWuKong]

the Continental?

would you like some cham-pag-ne?

[applehead]

Dang, contragulations Meena! This is another reason for me to visit you, so you can teach me continental! We will be smooooove continental ladies.

When I taught myself fair isle, I just held both strands in one hand, because my left hand is completely retarded.

thaaaaaaaaaank you.
i know. i've been trying since last winter.
iit was just soooooo hard.
but i'm doing a basic basketweave scarf
now, just knitting and purling.
and i thought. hell. why don't i practice
while knitting this thing.

my hands get sweaty and sometimes the yarn
doesn't move as smoothly as i wish. but overall,
i have fun with this method.
might be because it's something new.

[s1eve]

Do you guys do Yoda eyes?

http://archibaldfam.tripod.com/yodamessage2.jpg


:biggrin:

[applehead]

*groan*
i would never ever make my baby wear
something like that.
it looks absolutely ridiculous.

[rice cracker]

That poor, tacky baby. :(

It's time to start Christmas Knitting. Hats and scarves for the family!

[s1eve]

That's creative! Turns out the father is a huge Star Wars fan, hence the yoda ears.

[applehead]

oh that explains it.
uh huh.

[applehead]

oh that explains it.
uh huh.

[applehead]

i wanted to share a link that was
posted in the cross stitch community
at livejournal.

it's a knitted digestive system.
http://www.strangebuttrewe.com/KnitGI.htm

the gall bladder is particularly
funny to me. i don't know why.

[rice cracker]

That's awesome. The tongue and the rectum are the same color.

[s1eve]

That's awesome. The tongue and the rectum are the same color.

And so is the ANUS. :eek:

[>:^|]

I don't knit, but my mother does. She asked me to find her some yarn and I wasn't having any luck in the brick and mortar stores, so I went online. Found this store and received my package in two days. Flat rate shipping of $5.99.

http://www.knitting-warehouse.com/

Now I know what my mother's getting for her birthday. :smile:

[rice cracker]

I just received my copy of "Unusual Toys for You to Knit and Enjoy (http://www.jesshutch.com/booklet.html)" in the mail.

I wanted to make my boyfriend the robot doll, but he wasn't impressed/grateful/groveling enough. Such is usually the case when I knit things for him.

So I will make myself one! And hog it!

[applehead]

that is really cute. i like the bear one with the sweater.

[rice cracker]

that is really cute. i like the bear one with the sweater.

I'm stoked about all of these, they are so small you can use scraps and leftovers for them.

[robotic]

yw knitters are the genious.

i sewed a blue whale in the 6th grade ^_^ its back home in sharjah, and one day i'll take a snapshot of it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/fruits.jpg

who's up for some sushi?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/sushi-to-go-01.jpg

or panda camera bags!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/full-sillypanda.jpg

and watermelon heads.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/full-ivegotseeds-hat.jpg

they are all here, ladies and gentlemen: http://shop.mmm-fruit.com/

[eos]

i was looking through this book and it had a pic of a baby wearing a pair of knitted leggings with a tail on the butt. it was SOOOOOOOO cute. little devil baby. i would definitely make my baby wear one for halloween, or just around the house. LOL

[applehead]

yw knitters are the genious.

i sewed a blue whale in the 6th grade ^_^ its back home in sharjah, and one day i'll take a snapshot of it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/fruits.jpg

who's up for some sushi?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/sushi-to-go-01.jpg

or panda camera bags!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/full-sillypanda.jpg

and watermelon heads.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/full-ivegotseeds-hat.jpg

they are all here, ladies and gentlemen: http://shop.mmm-fruit.com/

you know those pieces look like crochet
but that panda thing is soooo cute!
i would totally use that.

[robotic]

you know those pieces look like crochet
but that panda thing is soooo cute!
i would totally use that.

hehe yes they're crochet,
but my brain has everything mixed up.

go knitters!

[kimpossible]

I want to show off the absolutely wonderful baby hat rice cracker knitted for us this Christmas. She made this and another full set along with utterly lovely gifts for me and probably spent an arm and a leg on it all WHICH IS TOO MUCH, but it's oh so appreciated.

Anyhow, here is part of the Rice Cracker For Tots line, '06.

[pikachupacabra]

^Hahah, that's funny ;) Looks like a healthy kid and an excellent hat!

[rice cracker]

Aw, you're welcome!

Anyone else with a fetus? Line starts here.

[eos]

i would make my baby wear this, cuz i know my kid is gonna be up to mischief all the time. plus it's too cute.

[rice cracker]

I have ascended from the mortal plane and become a knitting GOD.

Yes, pilgrims, I have taught myself a way to knit stockinette without having to turn my work and purl.

[amietron]

One of my favorite knitblogs: http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/

[applehead]

I have ascended from the mortal plane and become a knitting GOD.

Yes, pilgrims, I have taught myself a way to knit stockinette without having to turn my work and purl.

you'll have to show me when you visit this summer.
oh because for some reason i hate the purl stitch
but really don't mind knitting all the way through.

=(
i haven't knit in so long!

[artsfartsyjanet]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/sushi-to-go-01.jpg
Too cute! I love it!

[robotic]

i started knitting my first scarf today. yay go me! haha jkjk.
my mom is helping me, and i love knitting with her. she's happy that i'm going about the kind of things she did when she was my age (the only thing other than knitting that my mom and i love is baking... i still haven't warmed up to cooking yet) - except, when she was my age, she had already made her own sweater! sigh, i have a long looong way to go, but i'm glad i'm catching up fast. the yarn is the prettiest colour (shades of purple) but i just realized that there won't be enough to make a 5-foot long scarf, +_= oh ack, and that i might not find the same kind of yarn that easily. i would feel terrible about unravelling it and starting afresh with some other kind of yarn, so i'll just keep on knitting. to the girls and guys that have knitted scarves before, on average, how long did it take?
i'm a slow knitter so i'm sure i'll take longer than normal! eep.

but knitting is quite possibly, the most relaxing thing in the world ever. every night before i go to bed, i've been working on my scarf, and it's like travelling off into another realm! after doing hours of calculus homework and stressing out over university applications and things. my brother looked at me funny when i said it felt like doing yoga. but it has the most satisfying, calming effect. <3 i think i'm getting addicted.

[robotic]

I want to show off the absolutely wonderful baby hat rice cracker knitted for us this Christmas. She made this and another full set along with utterly lovely gifts for me and probably spent an arm and a leg on it all WHICH IS TOO MUCH, but it's oh so appreciated.

Anyhow, here is part of the Rice Cracker For Tots line, '06.

so cute!

[inthesky]

i remember a friend wanted me and another buddy to knit scarves for another friend's birthday. she taught us how and provided all the materials- even gave us some 1-month deadline to finish. but we procrastinated and ended up having to knit all day, in school, at home, before bed.. and for some reason the scarf kept getting wider and wider. to this day i still dont know why it kept getting wider even though i tried to knit the same number of time for each row.

anyways, u guys are good at knitting - sell YW hats with custom names?

[inthesky]

anyways, u guys are good at knitting - sell YW hats with custom names?

[robotic]

i remember a friend wanted me and another buddy to knit scarves for another friend's birthday. she taught us how and provided all the materials- even gave us some 1-month deadline to finish. but we procrastinated and ended up having to knit all day, in school, at home, before bed.. and for some reason the scarf kept getting wider and wider. to this day i still dont know why it kept getting wider even though i tried to knit the same number of time for each row.

maybe you did what i did :D
knitting two stitches together / one stitch twice because you were in a hurry.

bad picture (haha you can see my foot!) but i have to stitch another ball of yarn and my first scarf will be complete <3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Anuma/scarf.jpg

[eos]

^ohhh...such pretty colors!!!
i wanted to start working on my scarf too, but i have no idea where it is. last i looked it was in a closet but when i went to dig it up yesterday night, it was nowhere to be found. =(

[robotic]

thank you :biggrin:

awww, i hope you find it soon!

[eos]

the last scarf i made was blue and white. it was for an ex and he wore it all winter. that was about....6 years ago?
i really hope i find it too....getting chilly here =)

[inthesky]

^^ robotic, thats a pretty damn good scarf for a first effort. even dual colors

[eos]

gah! i went over to my gran's house yesterday for dinner and my cousin was there...knitting GLOVES!!!
my sister and her bf bought me a how to sew book for my bday. i'm going to start making my own clothes!! but i'm so scared of the sewing machine. maybe i'll stick to knitting and crocheting. =T

[applehead]

robotic. that looks great. keep up!
it IS a really good way to wind down at the end
of the day though...

[robotic]

^^ thank you!!
i'm going to wear it tomorrow hurray!
even though the weather is brilliant outside, haha.

[eos]

it doesn't need to be cold for you to wear a scarf. i like to wear them to punch up an outfit.

[rice cracker]

Uggggh, I haven't knit anything worthwhile in forever.

Here's my last project. It's a voodoo doll of my boss. Like, two months ago.

[TB4000]

Uggggh, I haven't knit anything worthwhile in forever.

Here's my last project. It's a voodoo doll of my boss. Like, two months ago.
I'm glad you didn't go the Garafolo route and stick one in the vagina.

[rice cracker]

I'm glad you didn't go the Garafolo route and stick one in the vagina.

At first I was like, "Why would I stick the doll in my vag? I hate my boss."

Reading comprehension, kids. It could save your cooter.

[eos]

Uggggh, I haven't knit anything worthwhile in forever.

Here's my last project. It's a voodoo doll of my boss. Like, two months ago.

OOOHHHH....can you teach me how to do that? i have a couple of people to......take care of.

[rice cracker]

OOOHHHH....can you teach me how to do that? i have a couple of people to......take care of.

I used the "Oddfellow" pattern from this book (http://www.jesshutch.com/booklet.html). It takes a lot of knitting in the round, but the critter is so tiny that it doesn't take a long time to knit at all. I used embroidery floss to customize the features.

[applehead]

that's a cute pattern book!!!

[eos]

after numerous tries, i finally taught myself how to knit, purl, and bind off!!! i'm so proud of myself. but all i can make right now are scarves...i already finished one using the garter stitch and was working on another one using stockinette. that didn't work too well as i was using boucle yarn and the strands kept getting mixed together =(

i want to try to make a hat. is this a reasonable next project or should i stick to scarves until i get my skills down pat first? i'm so excited!! =) yes i'm a dork.

[robotic]

i think hats are super hardness, but you can still try!
maybe make a small little wallet-size purse first?

[rice cracker]

Oh my god, hats are ridiculously easy. In other countries, 3 year olds crank them out nonstop for 18 hours a day.

So yes, a logical next step project.

[robotic]

haha you guys have skillz :(

[eos]

^aww...no, i really haven't honed my skills yet. i don't even check my guage at all. *gasp!* maybe it's cuz i'm so happy i just keep knitting and knitting, not caring when the piece gets wider and wider...LOL
although, it really *is* heart-breaking when i have to unravel everything and begin again.
i've included a pic of my latest finished project and 3 balls of yarn that my mom bought for me in china. she also bought me those jumbo knitting needles and i absolutely love them!

[TB4000]

^You still over there knitting? I thought that was just a phase.

[applehead]

^aww...no, i really haven't honed my skills yet. i don't even check my guage at all. *gasp!* maybe it's cuz i'm so happy i just keep knitting and knitting, not caring when the piece gets wider and wider...LOL
although, it really *is* heart-breaking when i have to unravel everything and begin again.
i've included a pic of my latest finished project and 3 balls of yarn that my mom bought for me in china. she also bought me those jumbo knitting needles and i absolutely love them!

did you use sugar and creme cotton yarn for the scarf?
=)
i like the yarn that's on the bottom right. i've used a yarn
like that in past but just gave up. it's pretty but it was
hard for me to work with.

i read in my yoga magazine, that knitting is a form of
meditation. so like, i think the world would be a happier
place if we are all knitters.

[eos]

that's a pretty crappy picture, taken with my phone...LOL
the yarn is actually light gray, white, and peach and oh so soft! i think it's chenille.

yeah, i really like that bottom right one. my mom wanted me to make her a scarf using the one on top but it's 3 strands held together by a thin red string! i tried but kept getting stuck. she suggested i crochet instead....just using one hook instead of 2 needles.

and i agree with you on the knitting as meditation thing. it certainly makes ME a happier and calmer person and that really means a lot. =)

[eos]

gah!!! i started on another project yesterday, burgundy and gray wristlets for my sister. halfway through, i thought, why does is look so big? looked down at my needles..they were size 10!!! i was supposed to be using size 7...i wanted to cry.

[rice cracker]

I made a cloche! Self designed, because I am the shit.

Seriously, though, look at my hat!

EDIT: Hahaha, I look like I am taking a mugshot. lol.

[deez nuts]

oh yeah, baby. i likeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey

[eos]

I made a cloche! Self designed, because I am the shit.

Seriously, though, look at my hat!

EDIT: Hahaha, I look like I am taking a mugshot. lol.

NUH-UH....shut up you did not make that.....dammit, i feel really really incompetent now. i can't wait til school is over so i can start knitting again.

ummm....know where i can get an easy pattern for a guy's vest? that's the only thing the bf wants me to make for him =T

[rice cracker]

Hmmm, did you try knitty.com? Look in their archives because I know I've seen vests in there. Otherwise check out Ann Bludds (Budds?) Book of Sweater Patterns. I know there are vests in there and her books get good reviews.

[applehead]

gah!!! i started on another project yesterday, burgundy and gray wristlets for my sister. halfway through, i thought, why does is look so big? looked down at my needles..they were size 10!!! i was supposed to be using size 7...i wanted to cry.

omg. that sucks. she could've used it as leg warmers?
=/

i'm so going to knit the cloche to wear in the winter.
i've been looking for a cute white hat and just gave up.
it looks fantastic!!! thanks for sharing!!


a great vest pattern for men. kinda loose.
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/peter/peter_easy.html
and a matching vest for you.
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/prudence/prudence_easy.html
there's also another one that's cute. you don't have
to necessarily do the fair isle. but it looks more fitted.
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/peter/peter.html

i feel your pain.
i searched for months to find a nice sweater pattern for a guy
but came up with nothing. those vests are the closest thing
to a sweater that a guy might actually wear.
i saw a great book called "knitting with balls" that had lots of stuff
on it.

[eos]

^those patterns are so cute!

[BigLew]

I made a cloche! Self designed, because I am the shit.

Seriously, though, look at my hat!

EDIT: Hahaha, I look like I am taking a mugshot. lol.

"Whispy"...

It was the first word that came to mind when I saw those pics.

[eos]

ok people, weather's getting colder. is anyone a beta tester for ravelry.com? i found it on facebook and i am on the waiting list for an invite. it looks really good.

i think it's time to knit max a sweater. ^_^

[rice cracker]

I'm on Ravelry, it's pretty neat. I basically use it to look at other people's knitting, especially for projects I am considering. I also like the organizational aspects of it, like listing (with photos!) your stash and works in progress.

They have a forum too, which is kind of hilarious with such topics as the dangers of posting your sock pictures on Flickr (cuz there are perverts, see, who will masturbate to your feet pics). I like the cat fights that happen, because with 99% female participation, it's all judgy and PMS-y.

[eos]

can't wait to get my invite. there are a LOT of people in front of me. =T

[applehead]

oooh knitting topic.

you're going to love ravelry.
similar a knitting journal that i unsuccessfully tried to keep
in a notebook.
and it's like you have access to everyone else's knitting journals.

now i don't have to scour the internet for helpful
hints and pictures everytime i start a new project.
or when i find a nice yarn with no project in mind,
i go on ravelry and search for projects that match
that yarn. such an enabler!

thanks to kim for letting me know about it.

[eos]

yay!!! i got my invite today.

i already found something cute to knit...a cupcake. hehe ^_^

[rice cracker]

I'm totally stalled on two sweater projects, one is probably never going to get finished (I've, ahem, outgrown the size I was making), and the other is a saddle-shoulder that is really frustrating me. I fucked up the saddle twice already, so into the purgatory box it went.

Now I'm making a scarf for a coworker. If this doesn't work out I'm going back to knitting washcloths.

[eos]

latest finished project:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/fb_stitchbook/588d918f-69a8-481e-82f1-5be85a2cf124-large.

[Sunflare]

:sigh: :shakes head: Women. I swear.

Can we talk about Gundam model kits or something ?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/1379892604_96f400554e.jpg

[AngryABCGirl]

If you have nothing good to contribute to the thread, there's really not point in you posting.

[Sunflare]

:sigh: :shakes head: Women. I swear.

Can we talk about Gundam model kits or something ?
If you have nothing good to contribute to the thread, there's really not point in you posting.

It's a joke, not sarcasm or a putting down on women. I think women are amazing and actually smarter then men in many respects. Click on my screenname in this post. Read my recent posts and you will see my attitude towards ladies.

I think this thread needs a humorous contrast from a male point of view that's why I posted that. I think many would agree.

I'm sorry if you did'nt find that funny even though I have no idea why, honestly.

Look I have bad days too. So I'll take that with a grain of salt. No sweat.

[rice cracker]

It's a joke, not sarcasm or a putting down on women. I think women are amazing and actually smarter then men in many respects. Click on my screenname in this post. Read my recent posts and you will see my attitude towards ladies.

I think this thread needs a humorous contrast from a male point of view that's why I posted that. I think many would agree.

I'm sorry if you did'nt find that funny even though I have no idea why, honestly.

Look I have bad days too. So I'll take that with a grain of salt. No sweat.

Maybe she didn't find it funny for the same reason I don't find it funny. Your post was dismissive towards the work being shown in this thread, because it is done by women and knitting is a hobby that has been stereotyped as "female."

Your "joke" was neither humorous or necessary and I find your reasoning for it rather disingenuous.

[Sunflare]

:sigh: :shakes head: Women. I swear.

Can we talk about Gundam model kits or something ?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/1379892604_96f400554e.jpg

If you have nothing good to contribute to the thread, there's really not point in you posting.

It's a joke, not sarcasm or a putting down on women. I think women are amazing and actually smarter then men in many respects. Click on my screenname in this post. Read my recent posts and you will see my attitude towards ladies.

I think this thread needs a humorous contrast from a male point of view that's why I posted that. I think many would agree.

I'm sorry if you did'nt find that funny even though I have no idea why, honestly.

Look I have bad days too. So I'll take that with a grain of salt. No sweat.Maybe she didn't find it funny for the same reason I don't find it funny. Your post was dismissive towards the work being shown in this thread, because it is done by women and knitting is a hobby that has been stereotyped as "female."

Your "joke" was neither humorous or necessary and I find your reasoning for it rather disingenuous.

You girls are killing me ABC, Rice Cracker. Really. I really think you are taking all of this way out of proportion. I'm not attacking the skill of knitting or the female image. I'm just playing male shovanistic pig as a joke. It's not like I'm here shouting derogatory remarks about women here.

Any of my friends in real life that I know PERSONALLY would know I'm just being stupid and will laugh it off, if I said something about knitting, they will call me a stupid dick, slap me in the back of the head and move on. No grudges or resentment.

I tried to apologize like a gentleman where i went wrong with you two on several discussions and that did'nt work. So it's on you two now. I see this is something more personal regarding me and not necesarily the post in itself. That's what it is.

With all due respect to you two as mods, this is not something to get all personal about. Both of you said worse things to me, threating me practically, whereas I treat you two with respect and stay cool about it.

So tell me what is the point of all this? Hmmmmm? It's not about knitting.

It's a ego issue. Yeah. I nailed it. Right on the head.

[Sunflare]

Interesting Rice Cracker that you called my comment "disingenuous". Like I'm insensitive or insincere to women and their POVs. Most of my comments and OPs express nothing but appreciation for the strong AFs and Hapa women here on the forum. I'm shocked that you would come out of the blue like that.

This is uncalled for. Straight up. Maybe you should look at my recent posts and OPs and see that my positive posts, prasing AFs for their efforts outweigh one silly comment by leaps and bounds.

Think about it before you start deleting my posts on the excuse that I was 'off topic' again or ban me over conjured up false accusations on my bias towards women in general based on this comment.

Guys, Asian men in particular (like myself) are not all truely biased against Asian women calling them Asian whores (I know that is where you will bring it next with me) Many men try to be civil and understanding as to women and their POVs despite the bullshit we get sometimes.

BUT,not all the AMs and hapas (like me again) on this forum are NOT pushovers either. We have a right to say what we gotta to say without censorship, false accusations or threats too. Not just the female mods on this site with power to delete posts or ban blah blah blah. and time again accept my apologies.

Again, this is a ego issue. that's what this is. I'm not like that. I can be a very humble person, if people would only give me a break already.

Again respect to all. I'm done since i don't want to continue to be off topic.

[eos]

um...can we please get back to my teeny tiny leg warmers that i made for my dog? thanks.

[Sunflare]

^You're the best, Eos, a down to earth woman who keeps it real. Cute dog by the way. . .

[AngryABCGirl]

Goodness, get over yourself.

[rice cracker]

Interesting Rice Cracker that you called my comment "disingenuous". Like I'm insensitive or insincere to women and their POVs. Most of my comments and OPs express nothing but appreciation for the strong AFs and Hapa women here on the forum. I'm shocked that you would come out of the blue like that.

This is uncalled for. Straight up. Maybe you should look at my recent posts and OPs and see that my positive posts, prasing AFs for their efforts outweigh one silly comment by leaps and bounds.

Think about it before you start deleting my posts on the excuse that I was 'off topic' again or ban me over conjured up false accusations on my bias towards women in general based on this comment.

Guys, Asian men in particular (like myself) are not all truely biased against Asian women calling them Asian whores (I know that is where you will bring it next with me) Many men try to be civil and understanding as to women and their POVs despite the bullshit we get sometimes.

BUT,not all the AMs and hapas (like me again) on this forum are NOT pushovers either. We have a right to say what we gotta to say without censorship, false accusations or threats too. Not just the female mods on this site with power to delete posts or ban blah blah blah. and time again accept my apologies.

Again, this is a ego issue. that's what this is. I'm not like that. I can be a very humble person, if people would only give me a break already.

Again respect to all. I'm done since i don't want to continue to be off topic.

Wow, speaking of ego and taking things too far.

I have looked at your posts, and I noticed none in, say, "automobiles" with any posts about, "hai guyz, let's post about makeup lolol this thread needs a humorous contrast from a woman's point of view!" You think this is about ego? It's more about not tolerating stupidity.

Like AngryABC said, get over yourself.

[kimpossible]

Anywayz, big thankyous from this side of the internet to the lovely rice cracker. Rounding the corner to Springtime, yet another one of your hats has kept the little guy's head warm. It was one of the only hats he wouldn't rip off (don't ask about winter wear this year, fights aplenty) and I'd like to think it staved off a cold or two. No pics this time around because he's too fast. In the time it takes to bring out the camera and focus he's climbing something.

[eos]

OMG!!! duh. i have a new baby cousin. why didn't think of this BEFORE he was born....i can knit him socks. or a toy. pretty sure he won't wear a hat. or how about a bib? that should be easy. yeah i'm pretty much thinking out loud here.

[rice cracker]

OMG!!! duh. i have a new baby cousin. why didn't think of this BEFORE he was born....i can knit him socks. or a toy. pretty sure he won't wear a hat. or how about a bib? that should be easy. yeah i'm pretty much thinking out loud here.

I just made this baby elephant:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2299/2313646866_fb15412ef8_o.jpg

Here's the link to the pattern: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5162135

[eos]

^ah!!! that is so cute! how long did it take you?

thanks for the pattern.

[rice cracker]

^ah!!! that is so cute! how long did it take you?

thanks for the pattern.

Thank you! I think it took me about three days.

[eos]

cool.

yay! i can't wait to start on mine. it would be so cool to make him a little menagerie of animals. hehe ^_^

[applehead]

oh how cute!
did max wear them outside yet?
i'm wondering if you got a lot of "aaaawwww"

[eos]

no, he won't wear them. i just make him romp around with them inside for a minute, until he pulls them off.

[applehead]

oh. mr. picky.

but you got a picture at least.

[artsfartsyjanet]

Winter is just around the corner. Does anyone have any knitting ideas? I haven't knitted in a couple of years because of school and work down in Miami. Plus, there's no reason to knit down there because it's always friggin warm. Now that I'm back in St. Louis, tis the season to knit....

[eos]

I just read about this site threadbanger (www.threadbanger.com) in People Style, and it's pretty awesome. Going to dig around for some knitting/crochet ideas.

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[steve paul]

I can't tell if posters are Asian......

[zekes]

Yes, the first one is really pretty. The dog is so really cute and lovable! :)