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schoolmama
Permanent Resident
USA
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 Posted - 05/23/2002 : 11:27:44 AM
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This forum reminds me that I want to ask my LYS people if they loan out videos! Keep meaning to do that when I am there! I would love to watch some of EZ and her daughter and others! I started my dh's cardigan in the round last night and I thought I heard steeks calling me! I am doing it open on circular needles, not in the round, so I won't be cutting it, but anything that makes it faster sounds like I should look into it. Actually, I am not sure what you would call what I am doing. This pattern is done all the way around the body from the bottom up, but the fronts are open, not in a tube. Barb
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Shysmommy
Warming Up
USA
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Posted - 05/24/2002 : 06:50:27 AM
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That sounds so interesting, but I can't quite picture it........I might have to find a video.....so it sounds like basiclally you knit it int he round and then when you are done you creat an opening in the front' or sleeves......that sounds pretty cool!
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Shysmommy
Warming Up
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 06:50:27 AM
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That sounds so interesting, but I can't quite picture it........I might have to find a video.....so it sounds like basiclally you knit it int he round and then when you are done you creat an opening in the front' or sleeves......that sounds pretty cool!
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Shysmommy
Warming Up
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 06:50:27 AM
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That sounds so interesting, but I can't quite picture it........I might have to find a video.....so it sounds like basiclally you knit it int he round and then when you are done you creat an opening in the front' or sleeves......that sounds pretty cool!
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Patience
Permanent Resident
USA
1076 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 2:51:25 PM
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Hi Jane,
I had never attempted a fair isle prior to starting the Philosophers Garden Patch in pastels. I purchased the book and the video and to tell you the truth Jane, I needed BOTH of them to learn this technique so that I would feel comfortable knitting the sweater.
I took my time practicing the Continental knitting method and when I was "somewhat"  comfortable with it, I shakily began my first fair isle sleeve. Ann's method takes a bit of practice until you get a ryhthm going with it, but once you do, it's the greatest method I've seen so far! I am weaving the colors one under the other instead of stranding, so that in the end result I won't have all sorts of yarn ends to weave in, nor will I have any floats <yippee>.
If you want to discuss it further, don't hesitate to email me and I will be happy to share any info with you that I can. I'd say a big thumbs up! Go for it, Jane. 
Regards, Patience |
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Patience
Permanent Resident
USA
1076 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 2:51:25 PM
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Hi Jane,
I had never attempted a fair isle prior to starting the Philosophers Garden Patch in pastels. I purchased the book and the video and to tell you the truth Jane, I needed BOTH of them to learn this technique so that I would feel comfortable knitting the sweater.
I took my time practicing the Continental knitting method and when I was "somewhat" comfortable with it, I shakily began my first fair isle sleeve. Ann's method takes a bit of practice until you get a ryhthm going with it, but once you do, it's the greatest method I've seen so far! I am weaving the colors one under the other instead of stranding, so that in the end result I won't have all sorts of yarn ends to weave in, nor will I have any floats <yippee>.
If you want to discuss it further, don't hesitate to email me and I will be happy to share any info with you that I can. I'd say a big thumbs up! Go for it, Jane.
Regards, Patience |
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Patience
Permanent Resident
USA
1076 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 2:51:25 PM
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Hi Jane,
I had never attempted a fair isle prior to starting the Philosophers Garden Patch in pastels. I purchased the book and the video and to tell you the truth Jane, I needed BOTH of them to learn this technique so that I would feel comfortable knitting the sweater.
I took my time practicing the Continental knitting method and when I was "somewhat" comfortable with it, I shakily began my first fair isle sleeve. Ann's method takes a bit of practice until you get a ryhthm going with it, but once you do, it's the greatest method I've seen so far! I am weaving the colors one under the other instead of stranding, so that in the end result I won't have all sorts of yarn ends to weave in, nor will I have any floats <yippee>.
If you want to discuss it further, don't hesitate to email me and I will be happy to share any info with you that I can. I'd say a big thumbs up! Go for it, Jane.
Regards, Patience |
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Emaruottolo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
472 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 3:51:04 PM
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Okay I'm intrigued. How do you weave one color under the other. My sweaters with patterns on the inside, look like h**l.
Thanks.
Elisa
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Emaruottolo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
472 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 3:51:04 PM
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Okay I'm intrigued. How do you weave one color under the other. My sweaters with patterns on the inside, look like h**l.
Thanks.
Elisa
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Emaruottolo
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
472 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2002 : 3:51:04 PM
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Okay I'm intrigued. How do you weave one color under the other. My sweaters with patterns on the inside, look like h**l.
Thanks.
Elisa
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Smock7
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
491 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2002 : 09:18:41 AM
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Hi. I love the Philosopher's Wool sweaters. BUY THE BOOK, IT IS WELL WORTH THE INVESTMENT! I didn't have the money to purchase the video but I purchased the book and it truly walks you through the method step by step! The first sweater I made was with Lion's brand Wool-ease yarn (for cost efficiency)! Before I cut open my sweaters I use the sewing machine to really sew a very good zig zag seam down each side of the steek (or vertical line of stitches to cut open). It is VERY scarry the first time, but it works! I love their patterns and would love to make about 5 more sweaters/cardigans JUST FOR ME
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Smock7
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
491 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2002 : 09:18:41 AM
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Hi. I love the Philosopher's Wool sweaters. BUY THE BOOK, IT IS WELL WORTH THE INVESTMENT! I didn't have the money to purchase the video but I purchased the book and it truly walks you through the method step by step! The first sweater I made was with Lion's brand Wool-ease yarn (for cost efficiency)! Before I cut open my sweaters I use the sewing machine to really sew a very good zig zag seam down each side of the steek (or vertical line of stitches to cut open). It is VERY scarry the first time, but it works! I love their patterns and would love to make about 5 more sweaters/cardigans JUST FOR ME
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Smock7
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
491 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2002 : 09:18:41 AM
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Hi. I love the Philosopher's Wool sweaters. BUY THE BOOK, IT IS WELL WORTH THE INVESTMENT! I didn't have the money to purchase the video but I purchased the book and it truly walks you through the method step by step! The first sweater I made was with Lion's brand Wool-ease yarn (for cost efficiency)! Before I cut open my sweaters I use the sewing machine to really sew a very good zig zag seam down each side of the steek (or vertical line of stitches to cut open). It is VERY scarry the first time, but it works! I love their patterns and would love to make about 5 more sweaters/cardigans JUST FOR ME
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magikaat
New Pal
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Posted - 05/30/2002 : 9:25:07 PM
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Long before I knew what a steek was, I was sewing sweaters together on the sewing machine as well as taking in sweaters by sewing two lines of machine sewing and cutting between the lines--it works, I have been doing it a long time and have never had a problem with it. I use a straight stitch vs. a zig-zag stitch, but I don't think it makes a great deal of difference, a zig-zag just has more give to it,so would de well on a knitted fabric i.e. knitted sweater.
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magikaat
New Pal
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Posted - 05/30/2002 : 9:25:07 PM
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Long before I knew what a steek was, I was sewing sweaters together on the sewing machine as well as taking in sweaters by sewing two lines of machine sewing and cutting between the lines--it works, I have been doing it a long time and have never had a problem with it. I use a straight stitch vs. a zig-zag stitch, but I don't think it makes a great deal of difference, a zig-zag just has more give to it,so would de well on a knitted fabric i.e. knitted sweater.
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magikaat
New Pal
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Posted - 05/30/2002 : 9:25:07 PM
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Long before I knew what a steek was, I was sewing sweaters together on the sewing machine as well as taking in sweaters by sewing two lines of machine sewing and cutting between the lines--it works, I have been doing it a long time and have never had a problem with it. I use a straight stitch vs. a zig-zag stitch, but I don't think it makes a great deal of difference, a zig-zag just has more give to it,so would de well on a knitted fabric i.e. knitted sweater.
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knitter2568
Chatty Knitter
Germany
146 Posts |
Posted - 05/30/2002 : 10:15:35 PM
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Hi all,
I have the Fair Isleknitting book by A. Starmore and this is where I first learned what a steek is. Boy, does it feel weird to think about cutting into your knitting. However, if I recall it right, she darns in every single strand and mentions that in the "ol' days" the men would often do this. Imagine your hubbies/boyfriends sitting there darning in endless little pieces of colored yarn.
Happy Knitting,
DREA
knitter@newsguy.com
http://love2knit.8m.com/
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knitter2568
Chatty Knitter
Germany
146 Posts |
Posted - 05/30/2002 : 10:15:35 PM
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Hi all,
I have the Fair Isleknitting book by A. Starmore and this is where I first learned what a steek is. Boy, does it feel weird to think about cutting into your knitting. However, if I recall it right, she darns in every single strand and mentions that in the "ol' days" the men would often do this. Imagine your hubbies/boyfriends sitting there darning in endless little pieces of colored yarn.
Happy Knitting,
DREA
knitter@newsguy.com
http://love2knit.8m.com/
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=knitter2568 |
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knitter2568
Chatty Knitter
Germany
146 Posts |
Posted - 05/30/2002 : 10:15:35 PM
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Hi all,
I have the Fair Isleknitting book by A. Starmore and this is where I first learned what a steek is. Boy, does it feel weird to think about cutting into your knitting. However, if I recall it right, she darns in every single strand and mentions that in the "ol' days" the men would often do this. Imagine your hubbies/boyfriends sitting there darning in endless little pieces of colored yarn.
Happy Knitting,
DREA
knitter@newsguy.com
http://love2knit.8m.com/
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=knitter2568 |
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Shari
New Pal
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Posted - 05/31/2002 : 05:28:00 AM
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Hi Kathy
I am doing my first steeking but I jump in with both feet I am doing aNorwegian with the traditional Heidal pattern. With my home spun. The onely reason i am trying this is I have a friend that does Steeks. Go luck with you tedbear sweater. If you can't tell i don't like to do gauges either.
Shari
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