So I said last week that I only had six inches of a sleeve left. I'm down to three now, and weaving in my ends. I hope to have it done by Thursday, when I'll post a pic.
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:26 pm
Cool coolcoolcoolcoolcoolcoolcoolcool
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:23 pm
I can't wait then to see it! xd
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:34 pm
I'm currently sewing another journal cover, I'm still waiting for the applique I ordered to arrive. SO right now it's plain black babycord 3nodding
A few issues ago Crochet Fantasy had an article about crocheting broomstick lace. My mom found her size 50 knitting needles the other day and loaned them to me so I could try the technique so I've been looping yarn and trying to figure out why I keep dropping a stitch and what to do about it. When I get most of it figured out I'll find a better yarn and try making a scarf. Note: Red Heart isn't the best yarn for broomstick lace because it doesn't drape well.
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:57 pm
I've never heard of broomstick lace. What is that?
Ok, over the weekend, I made a few things. I made a necklace with a little "sock" type thing on the end for my inhaler so I won't lose it during physical activities when I have no pockets.
And I made a Soda can holder for my best friends dorm room to hang off her bed
(will post picture soon)
And I made a set of fingerless gloves to cover my fingies xd since they get cold too easily.
(will post BETTER picture sooner)
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:41 pm
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I've never heard of broomstick lace. What is that?
It's a type of lace crochet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broomstick_lace It uses a long cylinder to hold loops that you then crochet off. I'm using a size 50 knitting needle, but I'm told that broomsticks were also used hence the name broomstick lace. From a web search I found out that it's also called Jiffy lace. I'll post pics if I get them taken when I finish the project. (*wishes for a digital camera*)
Youre probably dropping stitches because size 50s are so dang big and bigger needles are harder to hold on to. Best of luck with that.
As for me, I am revisiting the raj sweater, this time in the turquoise, for a friend's birthday present. I am also in the process of decoding this sweater someone posted in my aran knitting group - it's by a European designer called Pringles of Scotland. There's a few of us who are all in the process, some with our own twists - once I get the yarn for it I'm going to make mine off-the-shoulder and bell the sleeves. A flared body with skin-tight sleeves just doesnt look right to me.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:28 am
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I've never heard of broomstick lace. What is that?
It's a type of lace crochet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broomstick_lace It uses a long cylinder to hold loops that you then crochet off. I'm using a size 50 knitting needle, but I'm told that broomsticks were also used hence the name broomstick lace. From a web search I found out that it's also called Jiffy lace. I'll post pics if I get them taken when I finish the project. (*wishes for a digital camera*)
Sounds interesting. I can't wait to see!
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:05 am
I'm hoping to get done with a pair of fingerless gloves by the end of the week if not sooner.
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