http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Elann Community Chat Center - Previous Website Chat - What kind of knitter are you? - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:46:51 GMT Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:46:51 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
I`ve been trying to break out of the mould, though - doing more lace recently, felting, and socks (even though I hate them), and things like knitting the sleeves from the body down on the sweater I`m finishing now.

Dunno though - I still like to stick to the one type of needle (addis 14" straights), hate circulars, get sent to the fair by fair isle and colourwork (I used to do it more when I was younger, but seem to have lost the will somewhere), hate fuzzy yarns and anything novelty - unless it`s shiny of course (and then it`s not my fault, I`m just programmed not to be able to resist)!

I always think of Shui Kuen as the standard of knitting perfection to which all else should be compared, LOL.

I think of you and MacChick as the same type of knitter - always experimenting, putting together weird concoctions of yarn and projects that look wonderful, of course! Trying new methods of this and that, top down, dyeing, etc.

Theresa is just a nut with very small needles - I think when Benne and I watched her (with a mixture of awe and disgust) knitting plain stockinette with sewing thread and size 0000 needles in Maryland, we should have let the water towers get her, but we`re too kind hearted for that. Seriously though - between that and wanting to call her child after garden vegetables, she`s very lucky that she`s still free to roam the streets...

LOL, only joking T-Wee! Don`t be poking me with your itsy bitsy needles, I didn`t mean it!!

Eileen.]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:46:51 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:06:03 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 My aim is very basic: something that will fit and not be laughed at! The goal at the start of the project is generally more lofty...but usually degenerates down to the former , with lots of Plan Bs employed!
Sandra]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:04:51 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 06:09:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
I have a current favorite pattern (the Bold Diamonds vest) which I dearly love, but am running out of subjects to make it for.

Have you looked at Lana Grossa`s website lately? They got rid of some of the free patterns (;-((, but I think there are some good patterns on there.

Bets]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2005 16:47:15 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 11:56:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
Kim]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:00:35 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 cate]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2005 06:55:18 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Fran]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2005 03:37:00 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
Libby]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:58:43 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
I looked at the mohair top down cardi (in puhpul, for DGD) I am making, and I RESISTED the temptation to go bananas with it-there are only 3 yarns, 2 are scraps I bummed from Pat. On this one, I want to play up the buttons (beautiful pewter kitties!) I plan to use. Most of my things can best be described as a train wreck-I`m the one outside staring at the sun-I always have a mish-mash of fibers and patterns, I rarely follow patterns to a docile finish.

This is opposed to Shui Kuen and Eileen, who usually do BEAUTIFUL, classic things out of really GOOD fibers. Kim works in the same style, and I think Pat does, too.

Chick always stuns me, she takes things and throws them on their side, wrestles them to the ground, and then--WOW! Where did THAT come from?

So ladies, what kind of knitter are you? Benne, we already know you are the attention getter, you flirty little miss (you should hear what Mark said about THAT episode!) Jean is kind of a Renissance knitter-she does some of everything. But let`s hear your thoughts!
B]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:22:17 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Benne]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:44:54 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:40:28 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Sat, 30 Oct 2004 05:13:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
There is no description, just my picture.

It said I was an adventurer. "Thaaaaat`s niiiiice." I`m with Eileen-I may take it again and pick another answer and see what I get-ok, Guru. Whatever!

Hi Fran, how`s Michigan these days? (Right?)

Bets]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 17:20:30 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Heather]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:58:05 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
I dont think she qualifies for knitting novice as she has been acquiring the skill since conception! i think that she is more of a knitting apprentice! so does that make me a knitting guru as I have to give her lessons time and again? LOL]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:14:46 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Hmmmm, I wonder what the baby would be if she took the quiz. Knitting Novice or Knitting Apprentice. Who knows maybe even a Knitting Guru.:)
Heather]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:53:57 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
Alice
Salt Spring Island]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:06:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 http://marniemaclean.com/ - lots of free patterns! (I like that Frog Pond Infant Hat, top right.)]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:15:21 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Shui Kuen]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:39:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
anyway it was a fun quiz! thank for sharing
Libby]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:09:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
Heather]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 09:16:34 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Fri, 29 Oct 2004 08:43:12 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 You appear to be a Knitting Goddess. You are constantly giving and are unconcerned with reward, you simply want others to love knitting as much as you do. If someone wants to knit miles of novelty yarns, you are there for them. If someone wants to learn short row shaping, you can help. There are no taboos in knitting, only opportunities to grow. Everyone should have friend like you around if they want to learn to knit, and there`s a good chance that your passion has rubbed off on a few others.

Don`t know how I got that result lol]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 08:41:23 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
It`s great to see you back - please post more, WE MISS YOU!

I agree, there were some questions where little bits of the answer applied - especially as I am torn where novelty yarns are concerned: Shiny - yes, Fuzzy - no.

Eileen.]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:53:29 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Fran]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:44:26 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:40:19 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 Benne]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:38:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 http://quizilla.com/cgi-bin/result/list/list.pl]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:26:06 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 You appear to be a Knitting Guru.You love knitting and do it all the time.While finishing a pieceis the plan,you still love the process,and can`t imagen a day going by without giving some time to your yarn.Packing for vacation involves leaving ample space for the stash and supplies.It can be hard to tell where the yarn ends and you beginn.

Well that would be me.I have a knitting project in the car and the truck and never go anywhere without my Knittingbag.I just hate that I do fit into a norm.Always thought of me as Unique-darn.
Gerlinde]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:24:14 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522
"What Kind of Knitter Are You?" - Results:

You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting and do it all the time. While finishing a piece is the plan, you still love the process, and can`t imagine a day going by without giving some time to your yarn. Packing for vacation involves leaving ample space for the stash and supplies. It can be hard to tell where the yarn ends and you begin.]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:18:46 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.Web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=136522 http://quizilla.com/users/sdamot/quizzes/What%20Kind%20of%20Knitter%20Are%20You%3F/

Apparently I`m a Knitting Purist. Feck, I hate it when a silly wee quiz has you pegged - I wanted to be something more exotic! I think this is code for "Anal Knitter".

"You appear to be a Knitting Purist. You are an accomplished knitter producing beautiful pieces with a classic feel. You sometimes lament losing half of your local yarn shop to garish novelty yarns. Perhaps you consider fun fur scarves the bane of knitting society and prefer to steer new knitters towards the wool and cotton blends. Some might call you a bit of an elitist but you know that you`ve been doing this craft long enough to respect the history behind it and honor it with beautiful piece that can last a lifetime."

Eileen.]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2004 06:46:10 GMT