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Things Not to Do With Knitting Needles
But, but, how will I knit socks and mittens and my gansey (for which I'm
spinning 20wpi 3-ply) ??? "Slick Hippy Chick" wrote in message news:CpKMa.53$7e.23@fed1read07... Take heed and pay attention to the knitting gods! "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. Primary among that is shoving them thru a pony tail or bun for "safekeeping". I had two of my treasured 2.5mm rosewoods in my head today when I climbed into the truck. Both caught on the doorjam and before I could whip my head back out they snapped This is the third one out of the set in a week. Maybe the knitting gods are trying to tell me something about this particular size of needle... |
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In article ,
SlinkyToy wrote: "Slick Hippy Chick" wrote "SlinkyToy" wrote This is the third one out of the set in a week. Maybe the knitting gods are trying to tell me something about this particular size of needle... Take heed and pay attention to the knitting gods! But, but, how will I knit socks and mittens and my gansey (for which I'm spinning 20wpi 3-ply) ??? swirly clouds effect The knitting gods are saying "be especially careful with the thin needles". That's why our ancestors had special end protectors made; when they were done knitting for the moment, the end protectors were put on the ends of all the needles and everything was put away carefully. Or, in my family, metal needles were used and any annoying door jambs had to worry about being scratched. ;-) =Tamar |
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Whew, I could see myself in a RED gansey, but the fleece I'm spinning is
just too yummy to overdye. I most likely will end up knitting my gansey on size 1 (UK 14 maybe?) Phildar steel pins; I have three sets of four, and I've made a knitting belt with a clewhook, which I'm already using to support the Aran I'm working on -- the blessed thing is heavy! If I used the rosewood DPNs I'd need bazillion! My usual ritual is to stick a needle in my head (well, in my hair) when I need to put the work down at the end of a needle to grab a drink of water, or check the mail, or something in the house. As I always brush my hair and pin it up before I leave the house I'm generally safe for not having any needles in my head when I go out, as I find any strays when I pull out my ponytail. I was in a rush today as I lost track of time and I was running about 20 minutes late getting out the door to collect my son from summer camp. PS -- what's SWMBO? I thought I knew most of the acronmys "AGRES" wrote in message news:JtMMa.23346$Xm3.4508@sccrnsc02... Appeasing the knitting goddess is just a matter following the right rituals. Just as a Jew must keep his head covered, a Knitter must wear a needle case. Just as a Moslem must pray 5 times a day, a Knitter must always put un-used needles back in their case. While the rules of ritual practice are relaxed for Moslems when they travel, the traveling Knitter must have a "clew." This goddess of Knitting is called SWMBO. Fear her and keep the rituals! : ) I am starting to do swatches for a gansey. I find my wooden needles are just not strong enough for the very tight stitches. Of course the wood that I use is not as hard as rosewood, but it is less brittle. So, I have ordered some steel needles. The pattern calls for eleven - 18 inch long, 2.5 mm double pointed steel needles. I'm going to try circular needles first. For yarn, now I am leaning toward Creskeld 5 ply Guernsey in navy blue from http://www.iriss.co.uk/British_Breeds_Guernsey_Yarn.htm. They also have a Dale Aran yarn that looks interesting. Any body have any experience with these? Aaron Aaron "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. But, but, how will I knit socks and mittens and my gansey (for which I'm spinning 20wpi 3-ply) ??? "Slick Hippy Chick" wrote in message news:CpKMa.53$7e.23@fed1read07... Take heed and pay attention to the knitting gods! "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. Primary among that is shoving them thru a pony tail or bun for "safekeeping". I had two of my treasured 2.5mm rosewoods in my head today when I climbed into the truck. Both caught on the doorjam and before I could whip my head back out they snapped This is the third one out of the set in a week. Maybe the knitting gods are trying to tell me something about this particular size of needle... |
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In article , "SlinkyToy"
wrote: Primary among that is shoving them thru a pony tail or bun for "safekeeping". I had two of my treasured 2.5mm rosewoods in my head today when I climbed into the truck. Both caught on the doorjam and before I could whip my head back out they snapped This is the third one out of the set in a week. Maybe the knitting gods are trying to tell me something about this particular size of needle... Yes....do not put them in your hair unless you are knitting your hair...LOL Els -- delete doba to email me.....:=)) |
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In article , "SlinkyToy"
wrote: Primary among that is shoving them thru a pony tail or bun for "safekeeping". I had two of my treasured 2.5mm rosewoods in my head today when I climbed into the truck. Both caught on the doorjam and before I could whip my head back out they snapped I do this all the time, though usually with cable needles, and I've never had this problem. I think someone is upset with you. Regards, Ranee -- Remove do not and spam to e-mail me. Please Visit Arabian Knits at http://folks.harbornet.com/raneem/arabianknits.html Saudi Chef at http://folks.harbornet.com/raneem/saudichef.html |
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SWAMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed
All the old Guernsey patterns that I see call for UK size 12 or 13 needles. Knitted on UK size 14 needles, those patterns are going to be so subtle and so refined. I can see it in my mind as being a beautiful textile, a treasure, a museum piece. I expect to hear about movie stars calling and asking if they can borrow it to wear to big formal events. Very Exciting. We want pictures! We are not in a hurry, but we want pictures. Aaron "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. Whew, I could see myself in a RED gansey, but the fleece I'm spinning is just too yummy to overdye. I most likely will end up knitting my gansey on size 1 (UK 14 maybe?) Phildar steel pins; I have three sets of four, and I've made a knitting belt with a clewhook, which I'm already using to support the Aran I'm working on -- the blessed thing is heavy! If I used the rosewood DPNs I'd need bazillion! My usual ritual is to stick a needle in my head (well, in my hair) when I need to put the work down at the end of a needle to grab a drink of water, or check the mail, or something in the house. As I always brush my hair and pin it up before I leave the house I'm generally safe for not having any needles in my head when I go out, as I find any strays when I pull out my ponytail. I was in a rush today as I lost track of time and I was running about 20 minutes late getting out the door to collect my son from summer camp. PS -- what's SWMBO? I thought I knew most of the acronmys "AGRES" wrote in message news:JtMMa.23346$Xm3.4508@sccrnsc02... Appeasing the knitting goddess is just a matter following the right rituals. Just as a Jew must keep his head covered, a Knitter must wear a needle case. Just as a Moslem must pray 5 times a day, a Knitter must always put un-used needles back in their case. While the rules of ritual practice are relaxed for Moslems when they travel, the traveling Knitter must have a "clew." This goddess of Knitting is called SWMBO. Fear her and keep the rituals! : ) I am starting to do swatches for a gansey. I find my wooden needles are just not strong enough for the very tight stitches. Of course the wood that I use is not as hard as rosewood, but it is less brittle. So, I have ordered some steel needles. The pattern calls for eleven - 18 inch long, 2.5 mm double pointed steel needles. I'm going to try circular needles first. For yarn, now I am leaning toward Creskeld 5 ply Guernsey in navy blue from http://www.iriss.co.uk/British_Breeds_Guernsey_Yarn.htm. They also have a Dale Aran yarn that looks interesting. Any body have any experience with these? Aaron Aaron "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. But, but, how will I knit socks and mittens and my gansey (for which I'm spinning 20wpi 3-ply) ??? "Slick Hippy Chick" wrote in message news:CpKMa.53$7e.23@fed1read07... Take heed and pay attention to the knitting gods! "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. Primary among that is shoving them thru a pony tail or bun for "safekeeping". I had two of my treasured 2.5mm rosewoods in my head today when I climbed into the truck. Both caught on the doorjam and before I could whip my head back out they snapped This is the third one out of the set in a week. Maybe the knitting gods are trying to tell me something about this particular size of needle... |
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Never scratch the inside of your plastered foot with them !!!!
do not cleanyou ears with them , And DO not unplug the clogged sink with them. Do not wave them around when talking over politics ,,, mirjam |
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Do not knit at a holiday party while sitting on the floor...STOMP!! (lost a
whole set of Brittany DPN's that way *sniff*) Allaya "SlinkyToy" wrote in message . .. Primary among that is shoving them thru a pony tail or bun for "safekeeping". I had two of my treasured 2.5mm rosewoods in my head today when I climbed into the truck. Both caught on the doorjam and before I could whip my head back out they snapped This is the third one out of the set in a week. Maybe the knitting gods are trying to tell me something about this particular size of needle... |
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I find they are the best for scratching the inside of my plastered
foot with , not sure if I could handle being in this cast if it were not for my needles . Though I do use my metal needles for this and not my wooden ones . Coggie (Mirjam Bruck-Cohen) wrote in message ... Never scratch the inside of your plastered foot with them !!!! do not cleanyou ears with them , And DO not unplug the clogged sink with them. Do not wave them around when talking over politics ,,, mirjam |
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Somebody i know , made shish kebab with her old knitting needles ,,,
not adviced !!! mirjam |
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