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
|
|||
|
|||
A newbie Square idea
I know that some of you on here are a little bit worried that your knitting
isnt as good as you would like it to be, and some of you have emailed me privately to say that you would like to take part in the 6x6 but feel that you aren't up to standard yet, whilst you can knit plain, you've not yet got the purl stitch perfected, and therefore feel that you aren't good enough...Rubbish...you CAN do it... here is how:- First of all on a piece of paper, draw a six inch square! Now think colour, so your partner has said she would like yellow or blue squares...fine.. Look in your yarn shop for variegated yarns, those yarns that go from one colour to another in one ball of wool/yarn. You may find one that actually goes from yellow to blue...if not then get one ball going through all shades of yellows and another one going through all the shades of blue. Well.....these variegated yarns knitted plainly make lovely squares too... Try casting on three stitches this done.. knit one row, then keeping to every row knit(garter stitch)...increase one stitch at the beginning of every row, ( knit one stitch, now insert your needle into the back of the next stitch, put the yarn around the needle - pull the needle through, as if to knit it off, but hold it, and re-insert the needle into the front of the stitch and knit both stitches off together)until it is the same size as your six inch drawn square,from corner to corner, as you will now be working across the square from corner to corner..you'll see as you do it just turn your drawn square around to look like a diamond shape.... now decrease(knit one, then knit the next two stitches together) one stitch at the beginning of every row until you have three stitches left, cast off. This is an ideal way of making an easy square for your partner but by using a variegated yarn, it will come out quite pretty. I for one would welcome a square like this, and I am sure that your partner will treasure your work just because you had a go, and turned your early knitting skills into pretty squares that will forever remind her of you! You will find that the square is knitted diagonally, so as well as the colour changes of the yarn, the knitting goes across from corner to corner...So don't dispair even the most inexperienced knitter can make beautiful squares. Well there's food for thought.....so even a brand new knitter can have a go..and help to create someone elses afghan throw.. Cheers......Cher --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03 |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Hi all,
I have to agree with Noreen and say that I can't make one come out exactly six inches no matter how hard I try. I've changed hook sizes and still can't so at least it's near enough so never feel you can't make it, I know you can. Hugs, Nora |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Cher wrote: I know that some of you on here are a little bit worried that your knitting isnt as good as you would like it to be, and some of you have emailed me privately to say that you would like to take part in the 6x6 but feel that you aren't up to standard yet, whilst you can knit plain, you've not yet got the purl stitch perfected, and therefore feel that you aren't good enough... Let me just add that I, for one, consider this project as a friendship project and the skill of the knitter (or crocheter) has absolutely nothing to do with it. Barbara |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
You are soooooo right Noreen...
cheers.....Cher "Noreen's Knit*che" wrote in message ... "Cher" wrote in message ... I know that some of you on here are a little bit worried that your knitting isnt as good as you would like it to be, and some of you have emailed me privately to say that you would like to take part in the 6x6 but feel that you aren't up to standard yet, whilst you can knit plain, you've not yet got the purl stitch perfected, and therefore feel that you aren't good enough...Rubbish...you CAN do it... here is how:- First of all on a piece of paper, draw a six inch square! Now think colour, so your partner has said she would like yellow or blue squares...fine.. Look in your yarn shop for variegated yarns, those yarns that go from one colour to another in one ball of wool/yarn. You may find one that actually goes from yellow to blue...if not then get one ball going through all shades of yellows and another one going through all the shades of blue. Well.....these variegated yarns knitted plainly make lovely squares too... Try casting on three stitches this done.. knit one row, then keeping to every row knit(garter stitch)...increase one stitch at the beginning of every row, ( knit one stitch, now insert your needle into the back of the next stitch, put the yarn around the needle - pull the needle through, as if to knit it off, but hold it, and re-insert the needle into the front of the stitch and knit both stitches off together)until it is the same size as your six inch drawn square,from corner to corner, as you will now be working across the square from corner to corner..you'll see as you do it just turn your drawn square around to look like a diamond shape.... now decrease(knit one, then knit the next two stitches together) one stitch at the beginning of every row until you have three stitches left, cast off. This is an ideal way of making an easy square for your partner but by using a variegated yarn, it will come out quite pretty. I for one would welcome a square like this, and I am sure that your partner will treasure your work just because you had a go, and turned your early knitting skills into pretty squares that will forever remind her of you! You will find that the square is knitted diagonally, so as well as the colour changes of the yarn, the knitting goes across from corner to corner...So don't dispair even the most inexperienced knitter can make beautiful squares. Well there's food for thought.....so even a brand new knitter can have a go..and help to create someone elses afghan throw.. Cheers......Cher --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03 Great suggestion(s), Cher, and may I add.... PLEASE don't worry about *your* squares being up to some kind of *standard*... we were ALL beginners once.... AND!!!!!.... Who CARES??? We are all friends here, and we are sharing a part of ourselves!!! Okay? Hugs, Noreen -- Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://www.giantcompany.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/03 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03 |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
PLUS they were unique!
cheers....Cher "Laurie" wrote in message om... I don't know if knitters become this way because of the craft, or if they are attracted to the craft because they are this kind of person to begin with. But I have never met a more patient, kind, nurturing set of people. Not just on this list but in knitting shops, knitting sessions, classes etc. Imperfect squares from beginners bring smiles as they remember learning themselves. Don't be shy. Those wee little imperfections that seem HUGE to you on your 6 x 6 square won't even show up on the lovely throwghan or afghan when it is done. It just looks really special. I know it tickles the heck out of me. My favorite display at the Portland Knit Out was the afghan done in squares by kids learning to knit. They were so lopsided and loopy. But it just radiated good karma or something because so many had worked so hard on something. Laurie Washougal, WA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03 |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Hi Mirjam,
You could cheat and make a 4" square and crochet around the edges to make it 6" Or maybe you could just practice for another 56 years to make it perfect. Lucille "Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message ... With all y swatching and expertise of 56 years knitting [ yeah i started as a babe !!] I had trouble with the size and made once a 7,5 inch and once a 9 inch ,,,,, jeeeeeeeky mirjam Hi all, I have to agree with Noreen and say that I can't make one come out exactly six inches no matter how hard I try. I've changed hook sizes and still can't so at least it's near enough so never feel you can't make it, I know you can. Hugs, Nora |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
With all y swatching and expertise of 56 years knitting [ yeah i
started as a babe !!] I had trouble with the size and made once a 7,5 inch and once a 9 inch ,,,,, jeeeeeeeky mirjam Hi all, I have to agree with Noreen and say that I can't make one come out exactly six inches no matter how hard I try. I've changed hook sizes and still can't so at least it's near enough so never feel you can't make it, I know you can. Hugs, Nora |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Your words reminded me the words of Gaston bachelard , which i have
already posted but would love to repost ------------------ Any Hand That works a material loses Litle by little Its Greediness Its Agressiveness To gain Little by little Fibre after Fibre The muscles of Generosity Gaston Bachelard |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Thank you lucille !!! Cheat Me ???? no if i do it i will do it for
creative reasons !!!!! mirjam Hi Mirjam, You could cheat and make a 4" square and crochet around the edges to make it 6" Or maybe you could just practice for another 56 years to make it perfect. Lucille |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
"Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message
... With all y swatching and expertise of 56 years knitting [ yeah i started as a babe !!] I had trouble with the size and made once a 7,5 inch and once a 9 inch ,,,,, jeeeeeeeky mirjam Mirjam, Thanks for the laugh, it made my day!!! HUGS, Noreen -- STRIP *tease* to email me. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/03 |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Idea for creating a rubber stamp cleaning pad | Jolly Green Stamper | Rubberstamps | 6 | January 8th 05 01:12 AM |
Idea Books on EBAY | MBryt1 | Rubberstamps | 0 | January 14th 04 04:55 AM |
bright idea for framing | Beverly B | Needlework | 8 | November 25th 03 01:46 PM |
newbie using fabric paint-need guidance | Karen | General Crafting | 0 | October 25th 03 10:02 PM |
Close to My Heart- New idea book and catalog available | Kim | Rubberstamps | 0 | September 8th 03 05:28 PM |