Comments for Dances with Wools

Comment on Knitting as Art: Extreme Knitting, 1000 Strands by laurel mcgraw

laurel mcgraw — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:15:36 +0000

all that color!!!!! seeing it in groups and then moving up was outrageously beautiful…that to me was like freeing it…binding it up again was liking coiling all of that into hidden potential.

Comment on Knitting Tips: Straightening Frogged Yarn by Darlene Grisso

Darlene Grisso — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:19:56 +0000

I’m new to recycling yarn so I loved your tip on wrapping it around a bottle filled with hot water. I will try it soon!

Comment on Baby Corina’s Christmas Stocking by katknit

katknit — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:36:25 +0000

Hi Val,

I fixed the broken link so you can access the pattern.

Comment on Baby Corina’s Christmas Stocking by Val Rocco

Val Rocco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:58:03 +0000

Hi,
I was looking for the beginning directions for the Baby Corina’s Christmas Stocking.
Thanks!

Comment on “Corn on the Cob” crochet afghan by Maria

Maria — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:01 +0000

Here are the instructions:
Size 44″ x 54″ before fringing
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn 25 oz. yellow
Size K aluminum crochet hook (or size required for gauge)
Gauge: 8 dc = 3 ¼ ”
Instructions: Loosely ch 136.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; 135 sc, ch3, turn (turning ch counts as first st of Row throughout)
Row 2: Dc in each of next 3 sc; *sk 3 sts, shell of (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) all in next st; sk 3 sts, dc in next 8 sts; rep from * across to last 11 sts, sk 3 sts, shell in next st. sk 3 sts, dc in last 4 sts; ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Dc in each of next 3 dc; * ch 4, sc into ch-1 sp of shell, ch 4, dc in next 8 dc; rep from * across, ending by working 4 dc instead of 8; ch 3, turn.
Row 4: Dc in next 3 dc; * into center sc of next group, work a shell; dc in next 8 dc; rep from * across, ending by working 4 dc instead of 8; ch 3, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 for pattern. Work in pattern until piece measures 54″, ending by working Row 4; ch 1, turn.
Last Row: Sc in next 3 dc; ch 3, sc in center of group; * ch 3, sc in center of group, ch 3, sc in next 8 dc; rep from * across, ending with 4 sc. Finish off.
Fringe
Cut strands 16″ long and use 6 strands for each knot. Knot in center st of each shell group across each short end.

Comment on Medieval Images- Using Drop Spindles by OneNnoK

OneNnoK — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:53:27 +0000

What is the origin of the first photo?

Comment on Knitting from the Stash: Diva Scarf by Crafty Gardener

Crafty Gardener — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:22:32 +0000

That looks like a lovely pattern for using up odds and ends of yarn.

Comment on Pony Tail Hat by Barb

Barb — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:02:14 +0000

This looks like a great pattern, however, I would like to use a worsted weight yarn to make this hat. Can anyone help with directions for a pony tail hat for worsted weight (probably using a #8 circular needle). Thanks in advance.

Comment on Knitting Tips: Sizing Socks for Adults and Children by Abby

Abby — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:14:27 +0000

Thanks! This is incredibly helpful!

Comment on Sockotta Spiral Socks by Thelma

Thelma — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:29:54 +0000

Thanks for the link to the Sprial Eyelet Socks.

The yarn you’re using is Plymouth yarn Sockotta #362. I love Sockotta, great colors, easy to knit, and Machine washable. 45% cotton, 40% Superwash Wool, 15% nylon; good combination for a sock yarn, and it’s made in Italy!!

I’m making a pair of ribbed anklet socks for my daughter with this yarn. I’m going to get some more in this color to make a pair of spiral eyelets for me.

Happy knitting,
T.