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Lavender Stripes
Gabber Extraordinaire
417 Posts |
 Posted - 03/27/2005 : 10:18:51 AM
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| What about a color-work forum? I mean, there's a lace forum and a sock forum, etc. but color work is also a big part of knitting for a lot of people and it is very confusing for people just beginning or too intimidated to begin. What do you think? |
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Chequamegon
Chatty Knitter
231 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2005 : 10:15:19 AM
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| I second the motion. . . I brought this up about a year ago. |
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Yarnni
Permanent Resident
Canada
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greengirl
Seriously Hooked
Taiwan
679 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2005 : 05:11:00 AM
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| I agree that this would make a wonderful forum section... I know the line has to be drawn somewhere on new sections, but this one makes a lot of sense to me. --greengirl |
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Kim M
Warming Up
USA
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Posted - 04/20/2005 : 09:54:18 AM
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Me too! I am always clicking on and wading through the forum trying to find colorwork related threads.
Kim M |
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KnitRedSox
Chatty Knitter
170 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2005 : 4:36:57 PM
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| I agree. I am looking for resources now and this seems to be an ample topic. If we can have a topic on Love Sweaters and Knitting jokes, I am sure we can break one out for color knitting! Worth a thought. |
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vicky by the bay
Permanent Resident
USA
4768 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2005 : 7:36:28 PM
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Me too! I'm just beginning this technique and at times have tons of questions. It would be so nice to be able to come here and ask those questions. Esp. in the middle of the night. There is usually always someone on the forum 24/7.
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PamS
Seriously Hooked
USA
943 Posts |
Posted - 06/14/2005 : 07:13:55 AM
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I too agree. I have two intarsia (and one waiting in the wings) on the needles now and I know I'll need help.
--PamS
Women don't have hot flashes, they have power surges. |
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Margie
Permanent Resident
1013 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2005 : 10:37:26 AM
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Yes, yes, and colorful yes. Pretty please?
I love color work. Next I plan to teach myself how to handle three colors at once (don't hold your breath, folks).
Margie
Pam, I love your signature line about power surges. I've got to tell that to a friend today at the library. |
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galleylama
Seriously Hooked
753 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2005 : 08:36:43 AM
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Color work, yes, that would be a great idea. All the info in one place!
It is easier to be forgiven than to receive permission. |
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kewsew
Warming Up
USA
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Posted - 09/01/2005 : 6:50:02 PM
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I'd certainly use it a lot!
I'm trying to teach myself intarsia and I admit to being afraid...very afraid
Karen W.
I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful 100 percent! --Dr. S. |
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knitswithcolors
Chatty Knitter
USA
290 Posts |
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knitloon
Gabber Extraordinaire
524 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2005 : 06:00:34 AM
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| Absolutely, great idea! |
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stephcat
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Margie
Permanent Resident
1013 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2005 : 9:34:04 PM
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One more vote from someone who has socks she knit in the loudest colors possible.
Yes, color, yes Fair Isle. Great suggestion.
Margie
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blwinteler
Permanent Resident
USA
3145 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2005 : 10:10:46 PM
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Me too! I want to learn how to do both. I know I have put color in some of my work, but I have no idea what technique I used or anything. I would love to have a set place to learn it all from people whose expertise I already trust.
Take care!
Brandy
My finished projects
We are but 8 score young blondes and brunettes... all between 16 and 19-and-a-half... cut off in this castle with no one to protect us! Oh... it is a lonely life. Bathing... dressing... undressing... knitting exciting underwear ....(Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Tale of Sir Galahad)
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gonzs
Chatty Knitter
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2005 : 04:33:24 AM
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Another vote here! I would soak up comments and suggestions in a colorwork forum section! What do you think, Clara?
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Moonbaby
Warming Up
USA
97 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 09:46:44 AM
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| Great idea! I am working on my first fair isle hat which I adapted from a pattern that my baby wore three years ago. I am wanting to use the same pattern on a bigger hat for the same child. I purchased the first hat, but I figure I can do it. However, I am sure to have problems and would love to have a dedicated subject line to go to for help or inspiration! |
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iluvdeftones
Chatty Knitter
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2005 : 6:32:19 PM
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I was wondering what the difference is between Fair Isle and intarsia? They look the same to me.
"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
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knitswithcolors
Chatty Knitter
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2005 : 8:55:09 PM
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Well, technically, Fair Isle is stranded knitting in patterns that are traditionally from the Great Britain--the colorful X's and stripey patterns that we are familiar with.
Stranded knitting, which many people refer to as Fair Isle is when you carry your pattern all the way around your work.
Intarsia is a pattern or motif that sits amid a background of different color--an example would be a heart on a sweater or a logo on a hat.
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COgirl
Permanent Resident
USA
2176 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2005 : 10:21:52 PM
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I think a Fair Isle/Intarsia section would be marvelous.
I love Fair Isle, but have never tried Intarsia. That and Entrelac (sp???) are next on my list. The Knitting Help website made the Intarsia seem easy so I may try it on my own w/ something simple. I've been dying to make sweaters w/ college logos on them! |
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