Re: Knitting or crocheting? Does anyone have this hobbie? - Page 6

Gayla · 02-26-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

actually the most basic fingerless glove is a rectangle that you sew together and leave a hole for your thumb. I made a bunch of pairs recently with big chunky yarn and it only took about an hour and a half to make a pair.

Hmm.. maybe I can do that then. I'll have to look at see what I can find. I don't know about chunky yarn though because I will probably wear them the most when I'm computing. OK, that was silly. If I'm awake, I'm computing and I don't think I'll wear them when I'm asleep. I've got a really nice merino/cashmere blend worsted weight that I think would work well and not be irritating.

amiyesiam · 02-26-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gayla

Hmm.. maybe I can do that then. I'll have to look at see what I can find. I don't know about chunky yarn though because I will probably wear them the most when I'm computing. OK, that was silly. If I'm awake, I'm computing and I don't think I'll wear them when I'm asleep. I've got a really nice merino/cashmere blend worsted weight that I think would work well and not be irritating.

They work well for that
they yarn sounds lovely
good luck and let us know how you do

Wryly · 02-26-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by amiyesiam

I realize you must be casting off a pair and a half of stocks or the second half of 3 pairs
but the above cracked me up this morning

Oh - I go away for a little while and people mock me! :-D
But yes - 1 pair and 1 sock of another pair - - which is just too wordy. And it is SOCKS not STOCKS! Your could have noted that Gayla! ;-)

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Originally Posted by gayla

I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Three toed socks!

I've been thinking about fingerless gloves. I really want fingerless gloves. I think I NEED fingerless gloves. I may have the perfect yarn for fingerless gloves. I just don't know if I have the skills.

Anyone have a fingerless glove pattern for knitting noobs who aren't so good are knitting much besides squares and rectangles with fringe?

This is the pattern I use for
fingerless gloves

Gayla · 02-26-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wryly

Oh - I go away for a little while and people mock me! :-D
But yes - 1 pair and 1 sock of another pair - - which is just too wordy. And it is SOCKS not STOCKS! Your could have noted that Gayla! ;-)

This is the pattern I use for
fingerless gloves

LOL I could have, if I had even noticed! I was way too distracted by the thought of 3 toed socks!

Thanks for the link! I like the look of those but I'm intimidated just reading about them. I'm about a dozen rows into Ami's rectangle idea and loving the way this yarn feels in my hands.

lipstixgal · 02-26-2011, 03:31 PM

I'm so happy that people like this thread and can share patterns and what not about knitting and crocheting!! Its great..

Gayla · 02-26-2011, 05:42 PM

Quick, simple and exactly what I wanted. Now I want to try it with sock yarn!

Ami - Thank you!

Stitch · 04-14-2011, 04:56 PM

I knit.

I have made 1 blue and orange striped garter stitch scarf.
1 button tabbed hat
1 hat with ears and tassles
2 Knitted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
and I am working on a scarf for my Mom

Not the most butch hobby ever but fun.

Goo · 04-14-2011, 05:08 PM

i knit and crochet.

knitted a hat and a scarf in rainbow colours, and as soon as I get my hands fixed I'll be continuing to knit a blanket I started a year and a half ago

Xavi · 04-27-2011, 08:11 AM

I agree, knitting is super fun. I totally think its butchly though, because in my head I'm like: I made this! With sharp objects!

I don't know how that's butch, actually, but it makes sense to me.

So far, I am working on rectangles, and I am making a checkerboard patterned rectangle that's really bright.

Before this I was working on interpretative rectangles, which means that I was trying to make rectangles but they weren't coming out rectangular.

One day I hope to knit a circle. ;-)

femmennoir · 04-27-2011, 11:50 AM

I teach knitting at my school (apart from French and Latin!) and I have boys in the classes, they love it, also some male teachers have come for instruction, so I think knitting butches make total sense! Sharp objects indeed, I always caution the kids, and besides, one can always use one's Swiss Army knife to cut yarn, can't one?
Couple of years ago I had a very butch middle schooler in knitting, and she was very good so she got to the point she could make a tank top (regular project for the girls at this point) but knowing how she loved boys' clothing, I told her she could make a vest instead, and that I would get other colours for her (we seemed to have an abundance of pastel!)......and she said very loudly : Yesssssssss!!!!

Elle*

girl_dee · 04-27-2011, 01:03 PM

Ok I am now into making these, They are fun to make! They are for baby photographers.

swan · 07-09-2011, 05:51 PM

stringy lil bumparoo!

I'm a knitter n spinner. I'm not very good. But I have fun!

Botticelli64 · 07-11-2011, 03:23 AM

Although I must admit I haven't done much this winter (I'm in the southern hemisphere, and baby it's cold outside). But I'm almost at the end of renovations and haven't been inspired due to the mess. I'm on Ravelry, but haven't been there much lately either.

Jess · 07-11-2011, 03:34 AM

any of you folks into yarnbombing?!! I think it is the coolest movement evah and it just may provoke me to learn some stitchery....

swan · 07-11-2011, 10:21 PM

I've done a bit of yarn bombing, but have no pics handy... I'll try to remember to take some photos next time.

Novelafemme · 07-11-2011, 10:41 PM

down time in between classes, watching t.v. or sitting in the chemo clinic are the best times for me to work with my hands.

i found a great pattern for a 5&1/2 hour crocheted blanket and am *trying* to make as many as i can to give away as christmas presents. i also subscribe to lionbrandyarn.com and they send out free weekly patterns for all sorts of yarn derived crafting. i have also gotten back into beading and have made some pretty neat jewelry! i just love to create special things with my hands.

amiyesiam · 07-11-2011, 10:59 PM

hiya to the new people!

I am done knitting a sweater for a dear friend and now just have to put it together in the next few days

then I can go back to knitting socks!

I love looking for new yarn websites

there is a local yarn store owner that is doing yarn bombing locally

Novelafemme · 07-12-2011, 12:01 PM

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80112AD.html

Here is the link to the blanket I am currently making. It's super simple and easy to do while watching tv or chatting with someone.

amiyesiam · 07-12-2011, 11:42 PM

that is pretty!

I like to knit while on the phone!

amiyesiam · 07-23-2011, 01:25 AM

that damn sweater is done
the baby afghan is done
and the midnight blue socks (80% merino wool/20% silk) are done

I am now guilt free into my birthday yarn!!!!!!!
tomorrow I will start the second sock in a cream/with beautiful colors running though it (55% merino wool/30% silk/15% nylon)
it is heavenly and soft and girly

02-26-2011, 03:31 PM	#105
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04-14-2011, 05:08 PM	#108
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04-27-2011, 11:50 AM	#110
femmennoir Member How Do You Identify?: femme, naturellement Preferred Pronoun?: Elle Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 686 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 76 Thanked 1,223 Times in 478 Posts Rep Power: 5661330	I teach knitting at my school (apart from French and Latin!) and I have boys in the classes, they love it, also some male teachers have come for instruction, so I think knitting butches make total sense! Sharp objects indeed, I always caution the kids, and besides, one can always use one's Swiss Army knife to cut yarn, can't one? Couple of years ago I had a very butch middle schooler in knitting, and she was very good so she got to the point she could make a tank top (regular project for the girls at this point) but knowing how she loved boys' clothing, I told her she could make a vest instead, and that I would get other colours for her (we seemed to have an abundance of pastel!)......and she said very loudly : Yesssssssss!!!! Elle* __________________ You will hear thunder and remember me, And think: she wanted storms. The rim Of the sky will be the colour of hard crimson, And your heart, as it was then, will be on fire. Anna Akhmatova "White nights"

07-11-2011, 03:23 AM	#113
Botticelli64 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 27 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 13	I love knitting (and a little bit of crochet) Although I must admit I haven't done much this winter (I'm in the southern hemisphere, and baby it's cold outside). But I'm almost at the end of renovations and haven't been inspired due to the mess. I'm on Ravelry, but haven't been there much lately either. __________________ There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin

07-11-2011, 10:59 PM	#117
amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,138 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	hiya to the new people! I am done knitting a sweater for a dear friend and now just have to put it together in the next few days then I can go back to knitting socks! I love looking for new yarn websites there is a local yarn store owner that is doing yarn bombing locally __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

02-26-2011, 05:42 PM	#106
Gayla Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Kinky Butch Top Preferred Pronoun?: I'm not picky Relationship Status: She makes me dance like a fool and forget how to breathe. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF CA Posts: 3,229 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 877 Thanked 7,078 Times in 1,966 Posts Rep Power: 0	Quick, simple and exactly what I wanted. Now I want to try it with sock yarn! Ami - Thank you!

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04-27-2011, 08:11 AM	#109
Xavi Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Partnered! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: where the wild things are Posts: 7 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 0	I agree, knitting is super fun. I totally think its butchly though, because in my head I'm like: I made this! With sharp objects! I don't know how that's butch, actually, but it makes sense to me. So far, I am working on rectangles, and I am making a checkerboard patterned rectangle that's really bright. Before this I was working on interpretative rectangles, which means that I was trying to make rectangles but they weren't coming out rectangular. One day I hope to knit a circle. ;-)

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Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,703 Times in 1,684 Posts Rep Power: 0	any of you folks into yarnbombing?!! I think it is the coolest movement evah and it just may provoke me to learn some stitchery....

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swan Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: I see cactus... all around.... Posts: 225 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 583 Thanked 727 Times in 198 Posts Rep Power: 10751730	I've done a bit of yarn bombing, but have no pics handy... I'll try to remember to take some photos next time.

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Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	down time in between classes, watching t.v. or sitting in the chemo clinic are the best times for me to work with my hands. i found a great pattern for a 5&1/2 hour crocheted blanket and am trying to make as many as i can to give away as christmas presents. i also subscribe to lionbrandyarn.com and they send out free weekly patterns for all sorts of yarn derived crafting. i have also gotten back into beading and have made some pretty neat jewelry! i just love to create special things with my hands.

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Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80112AD.html Here is the link to the blanket I am currently making. It's super simple and easy to do while watching tv or chatting with someone.

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amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,138 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	that is pretty! I like to knit while on the phone! __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb

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amiyesiam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/they Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,488 Thanked 10,138 Times in 2,161 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	that damn sweater is done the baby afghan is done and the midnight blue socks (80% merino wool/20% silk) are done I am now guilt free into my birthday yarn!!!!!!! tomorrow I will start the second sock in a cream/with beautiful colors running though it (55% merino wool/30% silk/15% nylon) it is heavenly and soft and girly __________________ A year from now you will wish that you started today~Karen Lamb