Ideas for Knitting

Lady Jewel · 11-08-2009, 12:28 PM

Linus, if my guy were to make me ANYTHING...I would love it just for the fact that he crafted with his own hands with me in mind.

Warmly,
Jewel

Bit · 11-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi Linus!! What a grand idea!

Well Nick's not my guy, but he crocheted me a hat which I ADORE--it's made from really soft bamboo yarn in a colorway called Rose Camo and looks kinda like an impressionist painting of the miniature wild roses you see at the beach, all shades of rose and green together--and then, THEN, he taught ME to knit! *big grin*

I think if Gryph were to make me anything, I would probably want it to be smaller like the hat, maybe a scarf or something, because I like being able to wear the love but I think making a sweater might drive him crazy. *grin*

Andrew, Jr. · 11-08-2009, 06:57 PM

Linus,

I had someone knit me a cigar holder. I am not kidding. It was fabulous. I used it until I wore it out, and the bottom fell apart. I took it everywhere with me, and used it like a cigar case.

Another idea would be to make kleenex box holders. Maybe if you can learn to sew/knit in their initial or a symbol of something they enjoy (like a sailboat, a tennis racket, a lacross stick, a football, etc.).

I think it is good to have a hobby to keep your mind active. There is nothing wrong with that.

Andrew

Arwen · 11-09-2009, 11:38 PM

Little brother, if Rosie Grier can needlepoint, you can knit to your heart's content. I would be amazingly touched if someone took the time to knit me a sweater, crochet me a blanket, any of that. Gender/label/id....who cares! The idea that anyone would take that time would be what counted.

I have a little ceramic heart I got from Diva a year or so ago. I treasure it. Not just because it is incredibly artistic, but because it was made and given with love. It was one of the first things I unpacked and put out today.

That's what counts in the end. Love.

Andrew, Jr. · 11-10-2009, 07:52 AM

Arwen, thank you for that post. It was so well said.

Arwen · 11-13-2009, 09:18 AM

Are you familiar with Lion Brand yarn? They have a newsletter that offers free patterns among other things. I have a ton of their free patterns saved--not that I've actually WORKED on any of them.

Pixie is a crocheter and I am going to get her to help me learn more. I have found the huge granny squares that I've been working on for a blanket. I'm going to start on that again.

I love granny squares but I have to reteach myself how to do them EVERY TIME. sigh.

So Linus, can this thread be about knitting and crocheting and tatting and all those fun fiber arts or should we start one for that specifically?

http://www.lionbrand.com by the way!

Linus · 11-13-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Arwen

So Linus, can this thread be about knitting and crocheting and tatting and all those fun fiber arts or should we start one for that specifically?

http://www.lionbrand.com by the way!

By all means, use this as a knitting thread.

If we all share, then we all benefit.

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11-13-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,108 Times in 6,412 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	Are you familiar with Lion Brand yarn? They have a newsletter that offers free patterns among other things. I have a ton of their free patterns saved--not that I've actually WORKED on any of them. Pixie is a crocheter and I am going to get her to help me learn more. I have found the huge granny squares that I've been working on for a blanket. I'm going to start on that again. I love granny squares but I have to reteach myself how to do them EVERY TIME. sigh. So Linus, can this thread be about knitting and crocheting and tatting and all those fun fiber arts or should we start one for that specifically? http://www.lionbrand.com by the way! __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

11-08-2009, 12:28 PM	#1
Lady Jewel Member How Do You Identify?: * Preferred Pronoun?: * Relationship Status: * Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 322 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 791	Linus, if my guy were to make me ANYTHING...I would love it just for the fact that he crafted with his own hands with me in mind. Warmly, Jewel

11-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#2
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,770 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778870	Hi Linus!! What a grand idea! Well Nick's not my guy, but he crocheted me a hat which I ADORE--it's made from really soft bamboo yarn in a colorway called Rose Camo and looks kinda like an impressionist painting of the miniature wild roses you see at the beach, all shades of rose and green together--and then, THEN, he taught ME to knit! big grin I think if Gryph were to make me anything, I would probably want it to be smaller like the hat, maybe a scarf or something, because I like being able to wear the love but I think making a sweater might drive him crazy. grin

11-08-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Linus, I had someone knit me a cigar holder. I am not kidding. It was fabulous. I used it until I wore it out, and the bottom fell apart. I took it everywhere with me, and used it like a cigar case. Another idea would be to make kleenex box holders. Maybe if you can learn to sew/knit in their initial or a symbol of something they enjoy (like a sailboat, a tennis racket, a lacross stick, a football, etc.). I think it is good to have a hobby to keep your mind active. There is nothing wrong with that. Andrew

11-10-2009, 07:52 AM	#5
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Arwen, thank you for that post. It was so well said.