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Knitted Flowers? - Update
In article , "Moon Shyne"
wrote: "Els van Dam" wrote in message ... In article , "Moon Shyne" wrote: Hello Moon, In the middle of posting an answer to you my computer quit on my, sorry about that Here are two books you may want to look at: Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers. and the World of fFowers in wool, by Lily Veronica, as well as Floral Knitting by Susan Duckworth...OK I can't count that are three titles not two...LOL Els Thanks, Els Eastern Edge is my new hero - she has some patterns that she's sending to me... and my daughter (she's 14) and I found a book of 'just right' flowers on eBay, so ordered that as well. Should have quite the garden by Xmas! Moon I am sure you will knit up a storm, and you do not need to water or weed or dead head these lovelies.....LOL Els Ok - so far, I've learned that I-cords (the stem) are a dreary business :-) My daughter and I are trying the Calla Lilies from Knitty.... she's finished one in a worsted weight, it looks outstanding - and as soon as I can figure where to post a photo, I'll add a link. I'm trying one (hence the dreary I-cord) in a #3 cotton thread, which is pretty similar in weight to the DMC Senso cited in the pattern. Thanks to all of you, for being so welcoming, and helpful to my first post here Moon "Moon Shyne" wrote in message ... Hello All, I've just recently found this group, after spending much time searching for knitting patterns for flowers - the 3-D sort that can be placed in a vase. My daughter is already working on some Xmas presents, and is looking for patterns. Can anyone help? Please feel free to either post here, or email me directly. Thank you so much :-) Moon -- Ja for Jazz and cobra loose the rrrrrrrr -- Ja for Jazz and cobra loose the rrrrrrrr |
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Moon Shyne wrote: Ok - so far, I've learned that I-cords (the stem) are a dreary business :-) There's a gimmick someone told me that makes I-cord just a tiny bit faster. After you have knitting the (few) stitches, instead of turning the needle and sliding the stitches to the other end, just slip the work back onto the left needle. Or, instead of I-cord, use a two-thread cast-on for the length desired, pick up stitches along the cast-on edge with another needle, and do a 3-needle bindoff. If you want it bigger around, you can knit a row or so before binding off. =Tamar |
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On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:20:22 GMT, "Moon Shyne"
wrote: Ok - so far, I've learned that I-cords (the stem) are a dreary business :-) With a little practice, you can do them very easily and quickly. -- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my last name at libero dot it. |
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If It was me I think I would make the cords for the stems using a
French knitter. We use a cotton bobbin with four nails in as a child. You could pull some thicker cord through with a wire in the middle. Shirley In message , Moon Shyne writes Ok - so far, I've learned that I-cords (the stem) are a dreary business :-) My daughter and I are trying the Calla Lilies from Knitty.... she's finished one in a worsted weight, it looks outstanding - and as soon as I can figure where to post a photo, I'll add a link. I'm trying one (hence the dreary I-cord) in a #3 cotton thread, which is pretty similar in weight to the DMC Senso cited in the pattern. Thanks to all of you, for being so welcoming, and helpful to my first post here Moon "Moon Shyne" wrote in message ... Hello All, I've just recently found this group, after spending much time searching for knitting patterns for flowers - the 3-D sort that can be placed in a vase. My daughter is already working on some Xmas presents, and is looking for patterns. Can anyone help? Please feel free to either post here, or email me directly. Thank you so much :-) Moon -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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In article , Shirley Shone
wrote: If It was me I think I would make the cords for the stems using a French knitter. We use a cotton bobbin with four nails in as a child. You could pull some thicker cord through with a wire in the middle. Shirley Shirley, I have a little crank one and that is indeed a great way of doing it fast. Els -- Ja for Jazz and cobra loose the rrrrrrrr |
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I thought the whole idea of ICORD hapened when one DOESN`t turn them
,,,,,,i cast on my stiches , turn my needle 1 time , knit and fron now on SLIP the stiches ,,,,,,,,THUS i try to have some Short[er] dps. If you want to see an artwork with Loads of ICORDS , where i also used it by widening them and adding to sides etc,, go to my page www.fibersiv.israel.net open the exhibition "Mapressions Loci" the work /map of "BOSMAT TIVON" mirjam |
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Els, what is the 'little crank one' called? I was wondering earlier how to
make such a mechanical device, and here you mentioned it lol! David On Mon, 10 Jul 2006, Els van Dam wrote: In article , Shirley Shone wrote: If It was me I think I would make the cords for the stems using a French knitter. We use a cotton bobbin with four nails in as a child. You could pull some thicker cord through with a wire in the middle. Shirley Shirley, I have a little crank one and that is indeed a great way of doing it fast. Els |
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In message , Els van Dam
writes In article , Shirley Shone wrote: If It was me I think I would make the cords for the stems using a French knitter. We use a cotton bobbin with four nails in as a child. You could pull some thicker cord through with a wire in the middle. Shirley Shirley, I have a little crank one and that is indeed a great way of doing it fast. Els I have a little crank one that I bought for knitting silver wire for jewellery. I suppose it could be used for yarn also. Shirley -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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There is made by Inox.
You can see it at. http://www.angelyarns.com/yarn/accessories.php You will have to scroll down to find it. Shirley In message . ca, David R. Sky writes Els, what is the 'little crank one' called? I was wondering earlier how to make such a mechanical device, and here you mentioned it lol! David On Mon, 10 Jul 2006, Els van Dam wrote: In article , Shirley Shone wrote: If It was me I think I would make the cords for the stems using a French knitter. We use a cotton bobbin with four nails in as a child. You could pull some thicker cord through with a wire in the middle. Shirley Shirley, I have a little crank one and that is indeed a great way of doing it fast. Els -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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