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Stitching & Crafting Room:  So, circular needles AREN'T my enemy!!!!  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 06:37:16 AM
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I started a hat on circular needles---and it's working!!!!!
That may not seem like a big feat to you VERY, talented, very seasoned knitters, but for me, I break out in hives everytime I look at those two needles connected together!
DH was gone last night, so I plopped myself down on the sofa after eating a bowl of cereal for dinner, and got out my instructions for "joining in the round" and Voila! I started this awesome hat with Noro wool. The pattern sort of looks like a beekeep. Really cute!
I'm very excited, as you may already be able to tell, and stayed up working on it until 1:30 am. Now I am sleepy, but ready to work on it on my lunch hour. Barring any terrible mishaps, I will post a photo when finished 
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
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Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 07:09:44 AM
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| You go gal pal! I am right there with you; I have lots more enthusiasm than experience and talent in the knitting arena, so I for one am excited to see your posted photo!!! Cheers! Nance |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 07:57:38 AM
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I LOVE my circs. Most of what I do now, I try to do on circs... it's just easier, I think. Once you get the hang of them, go ahead and order yourself some interchangeable circs (much cheaper than buying a lot of different sizes). I have Denise Interchangeables (about $50 a set), and I want the Knitpicks interchangeables (between $50-60 a set). Once you have a set of interchangeables, you really don't need to buy separate ones.
Good luck with your hat! I'm working on a top-down sweater for myself... I've made it to knitting the body part (not hard), but I am scared to death of the sleeves. I've never made it this far. I'll just figure it out when I get there. :)
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 08:08:37 AM
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Round looms...Bonne, what does that look like? I've done weaving on a large wooden loom, but I've never seen round...
You go, Kim! A sweater! In my dreams. Maybe I'll start one in January. Right now, I'm knitting for a benefit for our friend (with cancer) for the silent auction. If this hat turns out, I might make another (for me!)
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 08:21:44 AM
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| Yes! I made a baby blanket on circular needles and it was even easier than a hat. Didn't need to narrow it down at the end. That part still confuses me, but it did work the way the directions said it would. I love it when that happens. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 12:35:19 PM
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Cool! It almost reminds me of the potholder thingee I had of my mom's, when I was a kid...same kindof idea, I guess, but different
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 10:58:06 AM
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i learned how to knit on circular needles. they are the only ones i can use. i am so used to the needles staying connected to each other and just letting one "drop". i tried to use regular needles the other day and i kept dropping them! i got so frustrated that i went out and bought circular ones in that size just to avoid that problem!
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 1:31:09 PM
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COOL! I have been scared to death just lookin' at those unnatural lookin' needles. But I LOVE hand knit socks and hats, so i'm just gonna have to go buy some and give it a try.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 07:13:11 AM
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Isn't it the neatest thing to do. I love the circular needles, I knit socks on them, and just love doing them. you will have great fun and enjoyment. Happy knitting!
debinmtns
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 07:40:48 AM
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I adore circular needles!
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 7:27:08 PM
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I adore you, Corinne!  It's so glad to hear from you.
Hope you are well!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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