If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Using THREAD?
Can you knit with thread in the knitting machine? I need to create a
sheer lace material and was dreaming that maybe it would be possible to do it on my ordinary Brother punchcard non-electronic machine with some thread. Has anyone ever tried this and does it work? Does it take several strands of thread or heavier weight thread to make it work? Can I throw in a mylar or fancier thread for interest or does that not work well? I am really hoping this will work and can't wait to hear from you. My husband is banking that it won't, so he said I had to ask before I try. Thanks, Joy |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
The message
from Mike Hardie contains these words: Can you knit with thread in the knitting machine? I need to create a sheer lace material I made a tuck lace scarf using one strand of lurex and one strand of silky, you can't get much finer than that, but I would not describe it as sheer lace, if you contact me direct I could scan the picture and send it to you so that you can see if it's what you have in mind. -- |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Oh my word! Now THAT sounds weird! What was it? Some type of
chainmail? Did it turn out nice? Joy |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
| On Tue, 08 Jul 2003 07:51:04 -0400, Mike Hardie wrote:
Oh my word! Now THAT sounds weird! What was it? Some type of chainmail? Did it turn out nice? Joy I have knit with fine, color-coated wire on my little tube knitter but not my flatbed machine. On the tube knitter it turns out very slinky and makes fun jewelry. I've even put beads inside the tube for an interesting "caged" effect. I have seen a triangle knit on the flat bed being used as a necklace. Looks a bit like mail, yes. I plan to try that one for myself one of these days. Combined with yarn, a thin wire would ad stiffness for sculptural forms in garments or accessories. Helen "Halla" Fleischer, Fantasy & Fiber Artist in Fairland, MD USA http://home.covad.net/~drgandalf/halla/ |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
| On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 10:13:51 +0100, "longbrown" wrote:
http://www.erica.co.uk/ This lady knit with wire and her jewellery is stunning, Ann Are there more pictures of knitted wire than just the earrings on that site? Those are nice, but I was hoping for more! Helen "Halla" Fleischer, Fantasy & Fiber Artist in Fairland, MD USA http://home.covad.net/~drgandalf/halla/ |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Are there more pictures of knitted wire than just the earrings on that site? Those are nice, but I was hoping for more! not that I know of but she's very helpful if you e-mail her, Ann |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Hi all,
I've used it several times. I use an 8/2 cotton in a neutral color and then a silky looking thread that is close to 20/2 in size for the second 'yarn' and just use any fairisle pattern / punch card. Works like a charm. It looks good for cafe curtains, especially if they are double-rod top and bottom. I've got a 'snood' I made up with this around here somewhere. Will get a pic up online tonight if I can find it. Marge in Reno http://www.mkdesigner.com Mike Hardie wrote in message . .. Can you knit with thread in the knitting machine? I need to create a sheer lace material and was dreaming that maybe it would be possible to do it on my ordinary Brother punchcard non-electronic machine with some thread. Has anyone ever tried this and does it work? Does it take several strands of thread or heavier weight thread to make it work? Can I throw in a mylar or fancier thread for interest or does that not work well? I am really hoping this will work and can't wait to hear from you. My husband is banking that it won't, so he said I had to ask before I try. Thanks, Joy |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Marge Parker wrote:
Hi all, I've used it several times. I use an 8/2 cotton in a neutral color and then a silky looking thread that is close to 20/2 in size for the second 'yarn' and just use any fairisle pattern / punch card. Works like a charm. It looks good for cafe curtains, especially if they are double-rod top and bottom. I've got a 'snood' I made up with this around here somewhere. Will get a pic up online tonight if I can find it. Marge in Reno http://www.mkdesigner.com Marge? Is that you? I asked about you at WARC and they told me you weren't there anymore. I'm probably years behind the times, eh? Good to see you here! Nice web site! -- Joanne http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Hi Joanne!!
Yup, 'tis me. I've picked up a couple of machines since we last talked. I left WARC in June 1999 after becoming diabetic (was borderline for almost 10 yrs) and needed to work only part time. Their budget couldn't keep me on, not in my position as Program Secretary. So I had to quit. Then worked at a law office a couple of years later, now teaching online auctions and web marketing full time. Plus the website -- thanks for the kind words -- it's taken off a LOT bigger than I thought it would when I took it to Membership. Marge in Reno http://www.mkdesigner.com Joanne wrote in message ... Marge Parker wrote: Hi all, I've used it several times. I use an 8/2 cotton in a neutral color and then a silky looking thread that is close to 20/2 in size for the second 'yarn' and just use any fairisle pattern / punch card. Works like a charm. It looks good for cafe curtains, especially if they are double-rod top and bottom. I've got a 'snood' I made up with this around here somewhere. Will get a pic up online tonight if I can find it. Marge in Reno http://www.mkdesigner.com Marge? Is that you? I asked about you at WARC and they told me you weren't there anymore. I'm probably years behind the times, eh? Good to see you here! Nice web site! |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Thread and toggle frustration | Gemfyre | Beads | 11 | June 9th 04 02:51 AM |
Thread and toggle frustration | Gemfyre | Jewelry | 0 | June 8th 04 08:51 AM |
Power Pro Braided Bead Thread | Roxanne Toser | Beads | 4 | April 20th 04 05:04 PM |
Catalog recyclers beware! END OF THREAD | Peter W. Rowe | Jewelry | 10 | December 3rd 03 08:44 AM |
Xmas ornament pattern | Laurie | Beads | 1 | July 6th 03 04:21 PM |