Halcyon Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 How's it going for everyone? I thought I would make more headway today, but I seem to have trouble counting :huh: I had to tink back twice and recount my stitches, and then my knitpicks options 32' cable broke :( so all my stitches fell off and i lost all my yos and what not. Grr. I am not using the next smaller cable size and have re-ordered a 32 and a 40 inch cable, so I will switch my project over when it gets here. I am off to grocery shop and then hope to get a bit more done before DH gets back with the kidlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I watched a video on how to do the garter tab. I started to try it and the baby woke up. Going to try again now that he's happy and playing with older sister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I wound my yarn. The weather is changing and I'm not feeling too hot. Blech. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 I watched a video on how to do the garter tab. I started to try it and the baby woke up. Going to try again now that he's happy and playing with older sister. I had to watch one too--i've never done a garter tab. Hope you got some time to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 I wound my yarn. The weather is changing and I'm not feeling too hot. Blech. :-( erg. feel better soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I think I did the garter tab correctly. It doesn't look bad. I got a couple of rows done but had to take a break to deal with the kids and take my daily walk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm enjoying the pattern and seeing good results for short time in project. I'm used to knitting socks with fingerling yarn. Worsted weight knits up much faster. I do think the pattern would be nice with a finer yarn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Well, my yarn is fingering so we'll compare as we go--once i got pass my mess-up, it's been going quickly. I ordered another skein from a raveler today, so i can make it bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Got about 6 inches done today, so I am pleased. This is a fast knit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Is it too late to join this? I spent last week at the beach, and am just now getting caught up on board happenings! Age of Brass has been sitting in my library waiting for me to get around to it. Last night, while working on a cabled cowl, I had a little reminder about why cables and drowsiness don't mix. :blushing: I wound up frogging it, so I have a lovely skein of brick red wool to use for this KAL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Is it too late to join this? I spent last week at the beach, and am just now getting caught up on board happenings! Age of Brass has been sitting in my library waiting for me to get around to it. Last night, while working on a cabled cowl, I had a little reminder about why cables and drowsiness don't mix. :blushing: I wound up frogging it, so I have a lovely skein of brick red wool to use for this KAL. Please join! we've only just begun (to live...white lace and promises...a kiss for luck...okay nevermind). I am about 6 inches in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 How's everyone going? I am about 2/3 of the way through my first skein--i hope the 2nd that i ordered arrives soon. This is such a nice fast knit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Please join! we've only just begun (to live...white lace and promises...a kiss for luck...okay nevermind). I am about 6 inches in. That's what he said. :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 How's everyone going? I am about 2/3 of the way through my first skein--i hope the 2nd that i ordered arrives soon. This is such a nice fast knit. Wow...that is wonderful! I'm not cast on yet. A couple of kooky busy days but I did wind my first skein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 That's what he said. :leaving: hehe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 How's it going for everyone? I thought I would make more headway today, but I seem to have trouble counting :huh: I had to tink back twice and recount my stitches, and then my knitpicks options 32' cable broke :( so all my stitches fell off and i lost all my yos and what not. Grr. I am not using the next smaller cable size and have re-ordered a 32 and a 40 inch cable, so I will switch my project over when it gets here. I am off to grocery shop and then hope to get a bit more done before DH gets back with the kidlets. Out of curiosity did you pull the cable out of the metal bit you attach to the needle? I have done that twice lately and am wondering if I am doing something wrong or if my cables are just old. Never broke a knit picks cable before. I am getting close to done with the prayer shawl I was already working on. Hopefully it will be done this weekend and I will be able to join you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I was doing so well and zooming along, not paying attention. So, I was knitting when I should have been purling. I tried to tink it but I lost a stitch. I am going to have to pull it all out and start again. :crying: At least I get to practice the provisional cast-on and garter tab. Also, I'm not liking the way my yo are looking. Maybe I can improve that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I was doing so well and zooming along, not paying attention. So, I was knitting when I should have been purling. I tried to tink it but I lost a stitch. I am going to have to pull it all out and start again. :crying: At least I get to practice the provisional cast-on and garter tab. Also, I'm not liking the way my yo are looking. Maybe I can improve that. Try to pick up stitches as you slooooowly rip back a new row. Then you might not have to rip it *all* out. Just make sure when you start again that your stitches are sitting the right way on the needle so you don't get twisted stitches. I think yo's tend to look sloppy as they're knitted but get better after blocking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Try to pick up stitches as you slooooowly rip back a new row. Then you might not have to rip it *all* out. Just make sure when you start again that your stitches are sitting the right way on the needle so you don't get twisted stitches. I think yo's tend to look sloppy as they're knitted but get better after blocking. Thanks for the advice. I'm going to just start over. This yarn is a bit thinner than I'm used to and I had a difficult time going back just 4 stitches. I don't mind and actually need the practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I've been doing a little every day and have started the stockinette section on my cowl. I'll try to get a project page on Ravelry going for this so I can keep track of my progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I finished the first stockinette and garter eyelet sections, and am hoping to get another couple of sections done tonight. It's difficult to decide which I like better- AoBaS or Boneyard. They're pretty much the same pattern, and both knit up very quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Good idea--i will update my ravelry page with photos--i already started the project there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 I finished the first stockinette and garter eyelet sections, and am hoping to get another couple of sections done tonight. It's difficult to decide which I like better- AoBaS or Boneyard. They're pretty much the same pattern, and both knit up very quickly. I'd like to do boneyard. another one that looks lovely is the lonely tree shawl....http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-lonely-tree-shawl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'd like to do boneyard. another one that looks lovely is the lonely tree shawl....http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-lonely-tree-shawl I've seen this a lot on the hot-right-now page but haven't really looked at it. It's so pretty! and free! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I am almost done with skein number 1-if i were doing this as written, I'd be finished. But I am awaiting the arrival of a second skein so I can make it larger. I think I should have read some of the rav comments before making it larger, though--people mentioned doing the row end yo only on the knit side so it isn't quite so skinny, and I think that would have been better. Ah well! How's everyone else's going? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 how's everyone doing?? I am on my 4th repeat of the stockinette pattern; have also been working on finishing some socks, and just found out my cousin had a baby boy, so want to knit a baby blanket for him by August. I think this shawl will take me another couple weeks--still waiting on the 2nd skein i ordered from a raveler. Are people making headway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I finished last night, but it still needs a strong blocking. I ran out of yarn just before the last eyelet section, so I finished up with the leftover handspun I used for my Boneyard. I'd start another project, but with Tour de Fleece coming up, I'll be spinning rather than knitting. Any other WTMers doing TdF? Should we set up a team? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 What's Tour De Fleece!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 What's Tour De Fleece!? TdF runs throught the Tour de France. Handspinners spin every day the tour rides. You set goals (such as weight or yardage) for yourself, and some groups give out prizes for reaching goals. Check out the Tour de Fleece group on Ravelry. I think there is still time to set up a team, if there is any interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Oh, I don't spin, but it sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Mine is done and blocked :) Will be mailing it to my friend next week. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/KnittyKnitty/the-age-of-brass-and-steam-kerchief 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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