Knit Talk

[Tessa327]

Originally Posted by Kamilla

Tnx! I have used the time well, knitted every day. Learned alot I mostly use wool too, but were talking cold Norway here
There are so many nice yarn types you could use now adays, so everyone can find a favorite.

Socks is really easy, you should give it a try. Good luck with the class, please tell use how it went.

Socks aren't high on my list but I'm sure I'll give it a try one day. I'm excited about the class, will let you know how it goes. Maybe even take pictures

Originally Posted by DBlain

Oh I do order a ton at once and last time had custom yarn sent to her, but then there were a few colors I was not keen on and some that was mixed with colors that had I been there in person would not have done, she did everything the way I asked, but it would be better if I could do them, can you do those, are they hard to learn?

No they're easy, beginner's level. You will need to train your eyes where to put your hook through. Familiarize yourself first with the basic crochet techniques, abbreviations, and terminology. Does Kazzy crochet too? maybe she can show you, it's sort of hard to explain without a visual.

[Tessa327]

I will be teaching a small group of ladies how to knit tomorrow. I'm very excited to get them started. Wish me luck that all goes well tomorrow!

[Kamilla]

Originally Posted by Tessa327

I will be teaching a small group of ladies how to knit tomorrow. I'm very excited to get them started. Wish me luck that all goes well tomorrow!

Wishing you luck

[Tessa327]

Originally Posted by Kamilla

Wishing you luck

Thanks! it went well actually. I'm always eager to teach and inspire those to knit. I just wished there was more TIME!

These are the projects for my beginner's class, a knit coaster & heart.

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I am setting up another one for next month and will be making beautiful ruffle scarves.

[Tessa327]

I am forming a local knitting group and need a catchy name. I'm not really good with naming so I'm asking for some help if anyone has any! Would really appreciate any ideas.

[Kamilla]

Originally Posted by Tessa327

Thanks! it went well actually. I'm always eager to teach and inspire those to knit. I just wished there was more TIME!

So happy that all went well. Nice Projects for your class! Do you still teach them? And did you form a local knit group?

[Kamilla]

Have made a Marius dog sweater (The pattern is called Marius) that i wanted to show you :-) Have also made one in lime With Purple pattern, but i dont have Pictures of it. The one in the Picture are in the original Marius colors.

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The pattern is in a Marius knit book that i have, it has many nice things you could make for the hole family :-)

[NoahPaul]

I've been crocheting for about 12 years now, and knitting for probably 6. I'm a 19 year old male too! I don't use any sort of pattern, mostly because I haven't taken the time to learn the abbreviations. I actually paid for my darling Priscilla buy selling crocheted dog sweaters at the pet store in my town

[Tessa327]

Originally Posted by Kamilla

Have made a Marius dog sweater (The pattern is called Marius) that i wanted to show you :-) Have also made one in lime With Purple pattern, but i dont have Pictures of it. The one in the Picture are in the original Marius colors.

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The pattern is in a Marius knit book that i have, it has many nice things you could make for the hole family :-)

Lovely intarsia work, I haven't taught myself that or cabling either. I need more time! Especially when I knit like a slug.

What yarn are you using for the sweater?

[Kamilla]

Originally Posted by NoahPaul

I've been crocheting for about 12 years now, and knitting for probably 6. I'm a 19 year old male too! I don't use any sort of pattern, mostly because I haven't taken the time to learn the abbreviations. I actually paid for my darling Priscilla buy selling crocheted dog sweaters at the pet store in my town

How cool with a knitting and chrocheting male in here! And so sweet that you earned for your darling Priscilla by chrocheting dog sweaters :-) I really want to see some of the things you make!

[Kamilla]

Originally Posted by Tessa327

Lovely intarsia work, I haven't taught myself that or cabling either. I need more time! Especially when I knit like a slug.

What yarn are you using for the sweater?

Thank you! I have used superwash wool ( 1,75 oz/110yd). 3,5mm needles (US4)

[Tessa327]

Originally Posted by Kamilla

Thank you! I have used superwash wool ( 1,75 oz/110yd). 3,5mm needles (US4)

Did you knit using short rows too?

Originally Posted by NoahPaul

I've been crocheting for about 12 years now, and knitting for probably 6. I'm a 19 year old male too! I don't use any sort of pattern, mostly because I haven't taken the time to learn the abbreviations. I actually paid for my darling Priscilla buy selling crocheted dog sweaters at the pet store in my town

I'm very impressed. You should write your own patterns and sell them

Crochet flowers is about all I can manage, I'm more of a knitting gal.

[Kamilla]

Tessa: No, this is really a simple pattern. You knit with 5 needles starting with k2 p2 making the neck. Then knit as normal with some increasing (remeber to set aside stitches for the legs) when you come a bit behind the legs, you bind of under the tummy. Knit back and forth some rounds, then k2 tog on each end til you have the rounded shape. Bind of. Pick up stitches around the edge and k2 p2 for an inch or so. Then make the legs (k2p2)

[Tessa327]

Originally Posted by Kamilla

Tessa: No, this is really a simple pattern. You knit with 5 needles starting with k2 p2 making the neck. Then knit as normal with some increasing (remeber to set aside stitches for the legs) when you come a bit behind the legs, you bind of under the tummy. Knit back and forth some rounds, then k2 tog on each end til you have the rounded shape. Bind of. Pick up stitches around the edge and k2 p2 for an inch or so. Then make the legs (k2p2)

Knit back and forth some rounds, as in KFB?

An easier way towards the end is to do your ribbing in the rounds without having to bind off, unless you prefer to pick up stitches. That's what I do for my doggie sweaters

[Kamilla]

Originally Posted by Tessa327

Knit back and forth some rounds, as in KFB?

An easier way towards the end is to do your ribbing in the rounds without having to bind off, unless you prefer to pick up stitches. That's what I do for my doggie sweaters

I dont understand KFB... When you have bind of some stitches under the tummy, you knit to the other side and purl back. When you feel its long enough you start k2tog on each side, to make the round shape. Youll end up with only a few stitches left on the needle. I think its best to bind of and then pick up stitches along the edge to make the best rib.
I dont quite understand how you can knit the back of the sweater in rounds? Do please explain to me, maybe i can learn something new