Knitted Flowers?

In article , "Moon Shyne"
wrote:

"Els van Dam" wrote in message
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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
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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


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Ja for Jazz and cobra loose the rrrrrrrr

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Ja for Jazz and cobra loose the rrrrrrrr

In article ,
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

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.


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Barbara Vaughan

My email address is my first initial followed by my last name at libero dot it.

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

In article ,
(Richard Eney) wrote:

In article ,
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

OK that needs to be done in order to know what you are talking about. I
better print this out....Right.....lol....old age again

Els

--
Ja for Jazz and cobra loose the rrrrrrrr

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

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

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

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
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Shirley Shone

http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk

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