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Lanea
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MindyO
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 Posted - 07/02/2009 : 10:05:33 AM
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LOL! Jane, your post makes me remember my "cankles" lol. And no I didn't even think of changing needle sizes. For some reason that never occurs to me. They fit fine I guess as far as getting them on I like how they hug. I guess I just want more uniform stretch.
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BlueStocking
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Posted - 07/02/2009 : 11:51:19 AM
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I finished my mitts a couple of nights ago, and finally got a photo posted to my blog (http://thespirittrail.blogspot.com) I love, love, love them! The Frija worked beautifully leaving out the hand increases, though I still think next time I'll reduce the cast on by 6 and then do the hand increases, too, so the pattern is pure and unadulturated ;-D.
I'm going to start another pair really soon, because my daughter loves them, too, and has been asking for a new pair of fingerless mitts (since the last pair I knitted for her when she was 5, and she's now 9).
Thanks again Amy, and Jane, and Clara, for such a wonderful pattern!
Jennifer
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Lanea
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Luann
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Posted - 07/06/2009 : 4:51:17 PM
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I've got the first mitt done - loving the Frija. New pic on my blog.
Luann
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lacylaine
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 07/06/2009 : 6:23:47 PM
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Lanea, I loved your stone wall. It's really nice and I'm glad you "ripped back". Luann, your mitt is beautiful. I find I am flagging as I finish the first mitt. It's starting to seem endless! It's possible that being overwhelmed by yard work, "real" work and getting ready for AT might have something to do with it. I am going to use a pencil box to safely take this project with me. IF we cooks are truly not cooking this AT then I'll actually have the energy and concentration to work on these. But I'm gonna take a few dishcloths, just in case! ;-D
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
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Lanea
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lacylaine
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Posted - 07/08/2009 : 10:10:21 AM
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Almost done with the first mitt! Just the thumb to finish. It's a little longer than I would have made it, even with the few modifications in length that I made as I went along. I think I wrote down some good notes so the second one will match.
Will try very hard to finish today and get a picture posted on Facebook.
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
FO 2009: small market/shower bag; gray watch cap; magic square potholder; five dish cloths, including two new patterns
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jaymeKnits
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 10:24:43 AM
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lacylaine
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 6:30:18 PM
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Okay, the first one is done and I've already started the second one! I love the fit, though I did shorten it up a bit. Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=app_2305272732
I am seriously thinking of knitting the men's version for two of my kids, the yarn is that pretty and looks sumptuous. Anyway, I'm leaving Saturday morning so don't know if I'll get a chance to pop in here tomorrow.
Good luck, everyone, on finishing up the knitalong! I'll be home again on the 26th.
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
FO 2009: small market/shower bag; gray watch cap; magic square potholder; five dish cloths, including two new patterns
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lacylaine
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 7:18:52 PM
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Okay, the first one is done and I've already started the second one! I love the fit, though I did shorten it up a bit. Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=app_2305272732
I am seriously thinking of knitting the men's version for two of my kids, the yarn is that pretty and looks sumptuous. Anyway, I'm leaving Saturday morning so don't know if I'll get a chance to pop in here tomorrow.
Good luck, everyone, on finishing up the knitalong! I'll be home again on the 26th.
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
FO 2009: small market/shower bag; gray watch cap; magic square potholder; five dish cloths, including two new patterns
RATS! It's just like Ravelry - you have to be a member and log-in to see the photo. Well, if you are on Facebook, please take a peek.
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Lanea
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Posted - 07/10/2009 : 06:22:44 AM
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Jayme, I can't wait to see yours! The short-rowing at the top sounds great. And I'm very touched that you stuck so close to the pattern. What a compliment.
Melanie, I just popped over to FB to see yours. Looking good! Keep us posted if you do make the other version too, ok?
My Hedgerow socks for my Mom are cruising along. I'm turning the heel on the second one, and my Mom tried on the first one and it fit very nicely. I don't like to ruin the surprise that way, but it's great to know socks are fitting their owner correctly. Once these are done, I'll start a pair of mitts for my Sis-in-law.
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NutmegOwl
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MindyO
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MindyO
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Posted - 07/15/2009 : 10:53:12 PM
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I seem to have lost mitt #2 in some pile of junk somewhere... I was only 3" into the cuff. So sadly I wasn't done by my self imposed 1 month time frame. Still haven't found it...
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Luann
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Posted - 07/16/2009 : 1:03:59 PM
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Finally got a chance to cast on #2 last night and knit a couple of inches. It just got hot and humid here after several bonus weeks of knitting weather.
Good luck finding your lost one, Mindy!
Luann
Knit and let knit!
Now with baby musk ox!:
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lacylaine
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 07/26/2009 : 12:48:13 PM
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Hi, everyone, I'm back in civilization again! We ate in a civilian chow hall and I did have some time to do my Hedgies (what a great nickname!). I'm actually about 2" into the cuff; not as much as I'd like but way more than if I'd left them at home!
And, in an ironic plot twist, one of the women in my bay loved them so much she's paying me $40.00 to make her a pair by the 1st week of December. That covers the yarn, as well. And I'd already decided I didn't have time to knit my kids each a pair! I just can't say no.
On the plus side, several of the younger females seemed intrigued by the actual process of knitting. I wasn't able to teach anyone to knit but I think I've planted some good seeds.
How many knitters are actually done already? Mindy, I thought I had posted pics to the group. Will log on and doublecheck.
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
FO 2009: small market/shower bag; gray watch cap; magic square potholder; five dish cloths, including two new patterns
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MindyO
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Posted - 07/26/2009 : 9:47:03 PM
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I will look again, I'm jsut so excited by everyone'sprogress and yarn/color choices.
I finally found mine lost in a chair covered in junk. I was able to work on #2 yesterday while at the park. Got about 1/2" done. Maybe more. I'm about 4" into it, I think I made #1 with about an 8" cuff before increasing. So I will alternate between that and spinning this week
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Lanea
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marjotse
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The Greatest Hedgerowalong on Earth
