Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Fixed one sleeve
1 day ago
and working on the other, hoping to get this project finished before I go on holiday in just over two weeks.
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How to knit a sweater
It made me
Triumphant!
 "One stitch after another until I had my very own sweater!"
How I did it: Finally found a pattern and yarn that I liked. Made my gauge swatch, then cast on! Kept working on it whenever I had a little free time, and slowly it grew. I made a top down sweater that required no finishing work. So when I finished the knitting, I wove in the ends and it was done! Lessons & tips: One stitch after another, that is how you complete any knitting project. |
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It made me
An addict...
How I did it: Well, I was six years old when I begged mom to teach me to knit. After that, I never stopped. I started from scarves, mittens and socks and went to sweaters, skirts and dresses. Now I am unable (and unwilling) to stop and knitting has become an addiction. But as far as addictions go, knitting is a pretty healty one (or my wrists and shoulders might beg to differ some days tough). Learning knitting really is just about repeating enough and… Read how I did it…
It made me
delighted
How I did it: I chose a simple pattern - the Universal Raglan Sweater - and went with a thicker yarn and a smaller size so that I could work through it quickly, just to see what kinds of mistakes I could make. As it turned out, it was very easy, and now that sweater has been passed down from one child to the next. Read how I did it…
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Creative
How I did it: I multi-tasked and knitted when I could. I chose a summer tank that was semi-sleeveless. Something that I felt that wouldn't frustrate me with difficult instructions and that I would be able to finish with few problems. Read how I did it…
It made me
Fantastic!
How I did it: I already knew how to knit and I also already knew the basic parts of the sweater. These are essential to learn. I found a pattern that looked like something my dad would wear, bought the yarn for it online, and started going! Read how I did it…
It made me
Very happy!
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Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Unravelled the sleeve a ways
3 days ago
and picked up the stitches and have kept on increasing until the sleeve is almost wide enough. I think this is going to be okay.
Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Think I've worked it out
4 days ago
I will unpick the sleeves a few inches and keep increasing at the point the pattern told me to stop. At the worst (hopefully) the sleeves will end up a bit longer than I envisaged.
I picked up a crochet book from the library, think I might try my hand at crochet again. I’m only interested in the pretty stuff, I taught myself how to crochet a flower, rather than rows of crochet.
Perdysha is getting back into 43things after several years off.
Bit of a break...
1 week ago
So because of social commitments and being sent away for work I’ve not done much knitting lately.
Until today I’d only done about 1 row in the last 2 weeks. Better than none I suppose. I’ve now got about 24cm in length and I need to get to 32 or 33 before I make allowances for the sleeves. So I’ve a way to go yet.
I was hoping I’d get it done in time to wear this winter, but at this on-off rate I’ll be lucky to get it done by next winter I think.
Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Curses
1 week ago
So I start sewing up the side and realised the sleeves just don’t fit. My guage was out slightly and it DID matter. Merde.
What to do??? Thinking I could reknit the sleeves, or work backwards, pick up the stitches and knit down the sleeve rather than up and decrease as I go. Somedays I just hate knitting.
Maybe I’ll go back to just knitting scarves and dolls clothes.
Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Just the sewing up to go
2 weeks ago
I knitted the last two rows of the collar and bound off. Now I just need to sew it up (the most boring part).
I’ve got the wool for my next sweater project, now just hunting the perfect pattern.
Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Stitched together the side seam
2 weeks ago
and picking up stitches to knit the collar. On the homeward stretch. Keep it up.
Daffer_Kent reading the Happy Hooker - no it's the other one, about crochet
Just need to stitch it together and
3 weeks ago
knit the collar once it’s together. I’ve bought a couple of buttons for the neck, so I should get this done within the week, IF I start. Been at this stage for over a week already. Come on, let’s finish it!
