http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Elann Community Chat Center - Previous Website Chat - Shui Kuen - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:44:07 GMT Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:44:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:44:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Jamie]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:21:50 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:16:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Did you participate in HUGe? Because that would be a nice way to turn tables!

B
On the other hand, dishcloth angels are always a hit---just ask T! ;-)]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:45:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I think this is a really good gift scarf. I`ve got a few friends that would like this scarf and I have lovely colors of HW to match their preferences and coloring. Thanks, SK and Joan!

B2]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:40:32 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
You know, I SHOULD make her a "table`s turned" gift! It`s her 75th birthday next month, and a wine bottle stuffed with plastic flowers would be a hilarious gift that we`d laugh about for a long time. Hmmmmm...]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:34:19 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Joan]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:33:38 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 http://people.delphiforums.com/knit_chat/knitchat/patterns/bowscarf.htm

also take a look at Joan`s blog on Nov 23, Friday. She has a beautiful picture of the scarf. http://vamantaknits.blogspot.com/
SK]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:01:33 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:33:00 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 SK]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:49:27 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796

B]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 07:18:22 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
One of my mother`s gifts to me when I was a child was reading me the book Little Women. Anything relating to that book, now, is always a special gift from me to her. Fun turning the table on them, isn`t it?

T]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 07:10:22 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I love the shawl and have made a copy of the instructions. It is now on my need to knit list!
patw]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:10:04 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I agree, that shawl is just breathtaking! It looks like its simple to knit up as well!

Libby]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:55:51 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Elaine]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:08:22 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 09:42:06 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I agree totally with MacChick. Your work is stunning as usual! Is the Clapotis a varigated yarn, the color is beautiful?
patw]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:15:57 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
And the hearts, I just have to tell you... I`ve put hearts in things for DD before, shaped with contrast color or with eyelets, but they were never quite the effect I hoped for... too flat... but yours, formed out of purl stitches... they are dainty and subtle, yet singing out like a nightingale. It is just the perfect way to do them!

Thanks, as usual, for the inspiration!!!]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:47:58 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 SK]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2005 07:57:57 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Great job! Bri]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:01:08 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Lovely! Your knitting keeps me so inspired. Sometimes I look at the pictures you`ve sent me and just marvel. You have a whole section on my computer. :-}
Benne]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:51:19 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 SK]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:15:32 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Very beautiful! Well worth the extra effort knitting with dark color and mohair!
Sandra]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:14:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
B]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:37:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Jamie]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:25:42 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
It came out great!!!!! (getting all excited over here for you!)

How did you like knitting it? I like knitting mine. and it came out great. Did you block it yet? I casted off as loose as I could but it was still a bit tight so that I could not block in the points for the ends. but it looks great how it came out.

I know, I know... I`ll get pics soon.

Libby]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 11:33:55 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Denise]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:16:30 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:48:02 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2005 12:46:36 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Wed, 05 Oct 2005 05:39:12 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2005 04:33:05 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I started clue 3 last night and I have to say that this one is very very very easy to memorize. I was amazed at how fast it went as well. Clue 2 was a bit more hard for me to keep track of but 3 is a breeze.

Libby]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2005 04:24:12 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2005 15:41:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I just finished clue 2 and am starting clue 3 for the mystery shawl #1. This shawl starts at the neck and then works its way down. I didnt realize it until halfway through the second clue.

Again I`m using BC for this as well with US7 needles. I have to say that I am really liking the outcome of this. The fabric is quite lovely. Also the shawl gets really big really fast!

Are you using the Kid Silk Haze by Rowan? I saw some of this at a LYS but didn`t get it as I was getting needles (Addi of course). Although the next time I`m there I`m going to seriously contemplate getting this. I"m a bit scared of it as it is so fine and I have never knitted anything on such fine yarn before.

Libby]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:14:25 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Eileen.]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2005 02:07:15 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fantastic! Every time I look at your postings I see more projects that I want to try, especially in this case, the Kiri and the Maltese hat! The Kiri pattern really shows up well in Bet`s handpainted yarn. The hat looks very cute and functional, I need to do a couple for my kids this winter, or sheesh, myself!
Sandra]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 21:07:44 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:48:05 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:12:18 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 The sock pattern is from "homespun handknit, caps, socks, mittens and gloves" by Linda Ligon. I got this book in 80`s and learned all the small projects from this book. My DH calls this book my Chairman Mao`s red book.
Shui Kuen]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:43:19 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:32:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Seriously, you are a fabulous knitter. Your work is inspiring!]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 09:11:50 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
But I had a few skeins of Baruffa Cash-Silk I had picked up at LYS (very similar to Taj Mahal, which Ann carried last year)....and you know I can never do anything plain! So I think I got out the Wilton food colors and did a microwave dye-job.

I am pleased she used it to such a great effect!

B]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 08:00:50 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 07:50:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 07:32:22 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 After I frog this Kiri, cast on and finish it, will you teach me/us how to hand-dye beautiful yarn like you did for Shui Kuen? It is beautiful!!!

Denise]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 06:15:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Eileen.]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:42:33 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
B]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 04:51:35 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Benne is one lucky lady! And that shawl is stunning. The stitching is fantastic and now I really really want to be done with the FI so that I can CO the Kiri and Mystery Shawl #2 (I`ll do #1 later)

Libby]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 04:49:38 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
They look BEAUTIFUL! I have to strive to block out my shawl so the points look that good. I am REALLY pleased with the way the color came out on that yarn in that project! (There wasn`t any color clumping, was there?) How big did your shawl come out to be? It looks terrific-it could be the pattern model-it looks like every stitch is perfect.

Where did you find the info on the fisherman`s hat? I don`t live anywhere that cold, but it looks just great! The socks are perfect too--Benne raves about them!

B]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 04:09:30 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui kuen]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:57:57 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:08:23 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I bet the hat kept Benne`s head and ears warm when she went out to feed her feathered children. What yarn did you use?

Denise]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2005 21:30:35 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2005 13:36:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Eileen.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2005 09:46:09 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
No hurry on the pattern. I`m hoping that you are able to get all sorted out soon!

Libby]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:22:45 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 05:44:17 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 05:41:40 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Do you have the pattern for the slippers that you made Benne last yr? if so can I have a copy of it?

Libby]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 05:04:20 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 04:44:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Eileen.]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:40:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2005 17:18:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
The Clapotis is superb - I would never have thought of that yarn for this project, but just look at how well it works!

Your friend looks tres chic in her scraf, I`lll bet she just loved it! It`ll have a great home in Paris with all the other fashionable accessories that live there!

The hat is too cute - who is that for??

And last, but definitely not least because you know how much I love cables... your cardigan! It is so beautiful! Look at all the fantastic detailing! I`m so glad you posted all the pictures, we would never have got to appreciate it in all its glory otherwise. You`re an inspiration to us all, and not just in the knitting sense.

Eileen.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2005 13:25:16 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 16:03:48 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:34:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
http://www.schaeferyarn.com/yrn_cc_womencotton1.htm]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:21:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 20 Aug 2005 15:19:29 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:57:17 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:56:33 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:55:41 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:53:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:50:22 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:47:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:45:48 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:43:48 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:42:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:37:26 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen, as usual your knitting is exquisite!
Theresa]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:12:29 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
What gauge are those socks? I can`t figure out how you got a pair out of just two balls of that yarn... that`s only 91 yards per sock!

They are so perfect! I just have to make a pair for my Mom... she gets cold feet all winter, even in Florida.

Aw, here I go, thinking about climbing up onto the dag-gammed Angora ride with all the rest of you people! Dddrattt!

Just wanna go on record as saying I would rather be buying Pakucho or HW or Esprit or Mohair or Mirabelle or Alpaca or... a lot of things that are not Angora.... but these socks, on top of all the talk lately, are the last straw, and now I feel myself slipping over the edge into that dreadfully fluffy abyss that I swore to avoid...]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:07:33 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:00:18 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Your clapotis and the socks are wonderful. I`m hoping that they are for you and as stated above, I`m glad to see your pics again.

Libby]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2005 05:29:04 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
They are absolutely beautiful-your work is picture perfect.

Are these for the "gift box" at your mother`s? So beautiful-I think there will be some fighting over the socks!

Bets]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:56:27 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Way to go! Exquisite knitting...wish I could knit as well when concentrating, let alone when entertaining a house guest!
Sandra]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:43:30 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Kim]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:17:55 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Gorgeous! It`s so great to have you posting pics again, I missed seing your works of art while you had company. I hope these are for you. :-}
Benne]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:09:40 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:31:33 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Your clapo-tee and sock look plush, perfect and positively luxurious.
Total and complete success! Bri]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:24:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:21:29 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I`ve used this pattern for several charity shawls; it is much nicer-looking than the picture on the LB website would make you think. I`ve done it in LB`s Jiffy and in Caron`s Simply Soft. Charity items need to be from acrylic, of course.

It would be lovely in HW or a cotton yarn. You wouldn`t get the same gauge - which I didn`t with the thinner-than-worsted Simply Soft - but I just kept adding patterns until it was the size I wanted. I also modified the pattern to make both wider and narrower pattern rows, just for variety. Here`s the URL
http://freeknittingpatterns.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-triangleShawl2.html]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2005 10:29:30 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2005 08:23:43 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:18:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2005 05:46:23 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I agree with Eileen. I`ve been meaning to post also to say how beautiful your scarves are. This pattern particularly I think is very stunning. I meant to post to you earlier in the week and I ran out of time. Glad to hear your back is better.
patw]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:32:23 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2005 13:41:51 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I`ve been thinking about you, and I hope your poor back is feeling better.

Eileen.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:17:24 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2005 06:11:00 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Wed, 13 Jul 2005 02:06:11 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I am so excited with all the buzz over my scarf! I am so honored that you knit for me, I can`t begin to say what it means to me. And with such luxurious yarn and gorgeous lace. What can I say? I feel so cherished. :-}
Benne]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:29:42 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 As Ronald Ragan(spelling?) said: " trust but verify."
I first posted my WIP pink branching-out scarf on July 9th and post my finished one on July 12th. That took more than over night. I am fast but not that fast.
Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:52:22 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:34:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
SK, these are beautiful---I may have to examine the pattern-I think they would make lovely gifts. You said these are doable for the lace shy.


B]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:23:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 I made the purple one for Benne to match her BS lace socks which I made for her last winter. My sister-in-law loves pink. These are nice yarns.
Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:29:03 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 I am not sure which branching out is better frankly, frothy pink one or the dramatic purple one. Fantastic work, which is your favorite? Bri]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:03:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:03:25 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Has she secretly developed some kind of new knitting machine? Does she employ a bunch of people who knit for her? Has she taught animals how to knit? Inquiring minds want to know.]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:35:42 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I LOVE your scarf. It`s just wonderful!
Libby]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:16:37 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Elaine]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:15:29 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2005 10:32:51 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
GLad to see you again. Sorry to hear about the accident but glad that you are better again.]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:44:59 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:12:03 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:10:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Cate]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:58:50 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Eileen.]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:47:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:03:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Peace,
Jean
Ansbach, Germany]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:47:10 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2004 08:19:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
The sock is beautiful, as usual, your knitting is subperb. I have a question about using silk, it seems to me it would be deliciously soft, but how will it wear; better than wool?
patw]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2004 06:10:32 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Wed, 29 Dec 2004 05:43:49 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Jean
Ansbach, Germany]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2004 23:37:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Tue, 28 Dec 2004 07:42:44 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2004 05:37:18 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:06:47 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:19:57 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Wed, 15 Dec 2004 12:47:19 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 The shrug pattern is from Pam Allen`s Scarf Style book that came out this Sept. Mine is in wool and a slightly larger gauge so that another shirt or even a sweater might be worn beneath it. My best friend visited in November. We looked through the patterns together, and, she was like, how cool is that. It was pretty easy, and boy is it warm- definitely serves its purpose. The only thing I wish I done differently is that I`d left enough time to make one for myself! Bri]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:29:55 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thanks for the update. I`ve been sick and out of the loop since the wknd sometime.

Bradshaw is SO cold. It was 20 this morning here, and he`s been lounging in my wool stash all day. If it wasn`t a present, he surely would still be in that shrug!

Bri]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:26:08 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:25:01 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 If you send it to Benne she`s collecting them all and has to send them on to Shui Kuen anyway. Up to you.

Bradshaw doesn`t realize how good he looks in that color does he? You may not get it back! lol.

Peace,
Jean]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:03:33 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Bri
brim@ufl.edu]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2004 09:07:15 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:24:58 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:04:42 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:32:23 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thank you. This shawl is truly inspired by yours. I am looking forward to see your next one.
Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2004 04:55:45 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:52:21 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 I have not started my stained glass. I swatched the colors I wanted to use. The teal and indigo are too close of the color. I am waiting for my cactus to come. I will replace teal with cactus.
I can wait for you, after the Xmas. I have a lot of projects I can do right now.
Shui Kuen]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2004 07:32:44 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I`m wondering if you managed to finish your moebius and if so what do you think of the way it is constructed and do you like it?

also did you start on the stained glass sweater? I`m soooo jealous. I"m sure that i`m gonna be very sick of socks and moebius`s by the time christmas comes around!

libby]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2004 04:59:59 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Heather]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2004 14:51:20 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:58:38 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Heather]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2004 12:56:23 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:39:08 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:34:59 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shi Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:33:38 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:31:38 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:28:34 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:26:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:20:42 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:18:27 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:14:39 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 06:13:06 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2004 17:12:31 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
The outback mohair... gosh! I love your description: "size 10 1/2 needles - very fluffy, soft and warm" ...fast AND warm... can`t beat that! Makes me want to do a top-down out of the outback Mohair!

Sierra Pullover is really nice, too... thanks for showing us a better view of the whole thing!]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2004 15:29:50 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 I just love your Outback sweater. I`d love one just like that. looks so cozy. It would be perfect as a winter "Chinook" sweater for these parts. Your top down is coming along beautifully. Do you like the technique?
I can`t believe you figured out the "going to the cottage" style sweater from a picture. You ARE good!! I started one last week and then discovered I didn`t have enough yarn. Will do it another time as I love that pattern.
Les]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2004 09:00:55 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2004 08:13:24 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 09 Jul 2004 06:13:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 patw]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2004 06:01:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 09 Jul 2004 04:14:40 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 09 Jul 2004 04:13:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 I don`t have that book. I knitted that by looking at the picture. My sweater is a set-in sleeves, not drop shoulder. I think raglan might be even better.You can try that.
Shui Kuen]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2004 03:57:03 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 08 Jul 2004 19:47:04 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Keep knitting
Cheryl

PS - my kids loved the pictures of your little beaver!]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 18:18:56 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Great fishing buddy pictures! Very cute!

Your sweaters are absolutely gorgeous. Did you carry your Outback with a lighter color? It seems much lighter than mine!

I am curious about how often you hold your sweaters up in the mirror when you knit-you always seem to get a perfect fit!

Bets]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 17:42:43 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Beautiful sweaters! I love that Outback Mohair cardigan, nice color and fits you very well. What kind and color DK yarn did you use? How difficult was it to knit the mohair, and were you able to get by without any frogging? Did you use a pattern?
Beavy is so cute. Is he an orphan that you rescued?
We have a pet house rabbit. Most people can`t see how he merits our love and devotion, but he is like our third child!
Sandra]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 17:18:59 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Your sweaters are beautiful. Great job! Are you going to knit beaver a sweater? Maybe use Tencel yarn.lol
Heather]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 16:38:09 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 you sweaters are great..looks like you have been busy as a beaver (ugh) .. Is the outback mohair scratchy? I`d like to try it but am afraid of the itch factor.
judy]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 16:22:01 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Lovely work up to your usual gorgeous standards. I love the mohair cardigan, it looks like a sweater you would wear lots. The colors in your top down sweater are very pretty. And you know how I feel about little Beavy.
Benne]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 14:23:47 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
(The beaver`s so cute too... aww.)]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 14:15:14 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I particularily like the coat from the Outback Mohair.

Libby]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 14:08:09 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Shui Kuen]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 13:58:08 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Elaine]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2004 13:50:47 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 08 Jul 2004 13:46:40 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I feel my increases for the yoke are the main weak point at this time... they are based on the EZ decreases (but backwards) for a circular Fair Isle yoke, and they work, but I think a better shaping could be achieved by spacing them out less... the opposite extreme is the raglan sleeve decreases made on every other round. B. Walker says as long as you keep the rate of increases at something that comes out to 4 sts per round, and mentions that for some stitch or color patterns, you have to delay the increases like this (pg 23, 24), but I`m inclined to think it should be avoided whenever possible, this business of making all the increases suddenly in just two or three rounds placed several inches apart, like I have been doing. Even in a Fair Isle pattern, you can make the pattern incorporate the increases... like they do in tam patterns and the "Tree" yoke patterns discussed in Ann Feitelson`s book. So I guess I am looking for a more graceful yoke shaping, something that curves... gradual increases in some places, but still some sudden ones in some places... I`m going to have to work in fabric to figure it out, I think... math is not my strong point.

I`ll be VERY interested in hearing what various increase patterns you have tried, that`s for sure. And Skullyknits, when she tries it, and the others who are doing this top-down / in-the-round stuff... there are lots of others here, I think, who have been doing it for quite awhile.

Can`t wait to read your notes on your experiments with this!]]> Sun, 16 May 2004 20:37:14 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sun, 16 May 2004 04:31:44 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sat, 15 May 2004 18:20:11 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Since EZ says to make sleeve increases until you reach 33% of body, I use this formula:

(guage) X (33% of sweater chest diameter) = sts for one sleeve at the point where sleeve joins body

But don`t forget that you have to include the armpit stitches (x2) in the chest diameter.

I DEFINITELY blend the "percentage system" of EZ into everything as a guideline, so I agree with you about consulting those books when you have doubts about construction, but I`m confused about the idea of putting in short rows to make the back of the neck higher, beacause you already took care of that shaping when you started with the "crescent of knitting" as B. Walker calls it (the part she`s discussing on pg 22)... when you first cast on the back neck stitches, then worked back and forth for awhile, increasing on each side as you form the "crescent of knitting" before casting on the front neck stitches and joining the knitting to work in rounds. Maybe you can tell me more about what you are doing... did you omit the "crescent" and do short rows instead?

Here`s what I now use for "pattern directions" for top-down yoke sweater construction. It is a cross between B, Walker`s method and EZ`s percentage-based formulas. I think it is probably quite like what you are doing, except that I did the sleeves before the body (not that it matters at all which comes first... I chose sleeves first only because I knew I wanted to do the sleeves both at the same time on 2 circs, like a pair of socks, and I thought this would be less cumbersome if I did it before I had the sweater`s body done... less bulky stuff getting in the way).

Anyway, here are my notes, in case any of these numbers are helpful to you.

100% = chest diameter of sweater (I used inches)
100% (measured in stitches) = chest x gauge

NECK SHAPING
CO 40% of stitches, work in rows, back and forth for 3", increasing evenly across to 60% of stitches. For front shaping, place markers (@ 1 stitch from ea end, to start) & inc 1 st on ea end on all RS rows to create rounded neck. Front increases should be included in the 60%.

YOKE
CO sts for ctr front (to make front = back in number of sts), and work in ROUNDS from here

Work for 2," then inc to 90% sts
Work for 5," then inc to 134% widest part of Yoke
This is arrived at by: Body(100%) + both full sleeves (66% total) – armpits (8% x 4) = 134%


SLEEVES
Move back sts onto a string, move right sleeve sts to a circ, then move front sts to a string.

Count to verify armpit sts:

For Each Sleeve 25% + 8% = 33% sts.

For Body (8% x2) + front + back = 100% sts.

CO armpit sts, mark armpit ctr and join to form left sleeve sts; knit one round of left sleeve.

Repeat with right sleeve.

Move both sleeves to share the same two circs, like a pair of socks. (OR just knit ea sleeve separately.)

Knit 1" plain, then work 2 dec.s, at ea armpit ctr, every 4 to 6 rounds.


BODY
With 24" (or anything close) Circ, pick up right sleeve`s FRONT armpit sts, starting at armpit ctr, then move body`s Front sts from string onto same circ, then pick up left sleeve`s FRONT armpit sts to armpit ctr. 50% of sts should now be on the circ.

Repeat process for BACK armpit & body sts

Knit around and around and around until your sweater is as long as you want it to be. Bind Off. You`re almost all done.

Neckline finishing: pick up the neck stitches and knit a ribbing or other neck band for about 3 or 4 rounds.

Shui, I can`t wait to see each phase of your sweater! We should start a poll to see how many other people here are knitting top-down... several have mentioned it so far, but there could be others! (Isn`t this fun?)]]> Sat, 15 May 2004 05:04:59 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Tue, 11 May 2004 17:32:15 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I like raglan sleeves, too, for the comfort. And I definitely prefer them for children`s things, because kids can wear raglan sleeves for longer than set-in sleeves... once a kid begins to outgrow something with a defined shoulder line, it`s very obvious and uncomfortable.]]> Tue, 11 May 2004 06:36:14 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Patw]]> Mon, 10 May 2004 12:16:58 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Lesley]]> Mon, 10 May 2004 11:55:12 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Beatrice]]> Mon, 10 May 2004 11:02:07 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Mon, 10 May 2004 04:24:20 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sun, 09 May 2004 18:33:57 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Heather]]> Sun, 09 May 2004 15:28:18 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
Peace,
Jean
Ansbach, Germany]]> Sun, 09 May 2004 13:50:35 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Sun, 09 May 2004 13:43:52 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Fri, 07 May 2004 11:36:09 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
You can find it at most libraries. If you do, and it`s one of the old copies with the geeky 70`s photos in it, do yourself a favor and get past them to the actual text... it is well worth it. I signed this book out SEVERL times before I actually got past the photos... eac time they were such a huge turn-off, that I ended up thinking, "Why did I request this book? I would NEVER knit any of thes horrid tings!" Then one day I actually read the text... then I couldn`t live without the book.

After you have realized that you cannot live without this book, you can come back here and get a new copy from Elann.com. I tried for quite awhile to get it on eBay and other places for cheaper than retail, but it nearly always sells at or above retail... it`s apparently a VERY popular book.]]> Fri, 07 May 2004 09:16:12 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
neck to wrist
armpit to wrist

Then I told her to go measure any sweater she already owned that fit the way she wanted this one to fit... to lay it on her bed and get me these measurements:

neck to armpit
armpit to waist (actually to wherever she wanted the bottom of the sweater to be)
mid-ribs to waist (for cable section)
chest measurement

(The reason I got the sleeve length measurements directly off her body is that her arms are short for her height, and she has never had any sleeves really fit correctly)

In this way, the sweater was very easy to make as a top-down... I switched over to sleeves when I had reached my neck-to-armpit measurement... stopped the sleeves when I had reached my neck-to-wrist measurement... and so on.

When my sister got the sweater, she said it was the first sweater she has ever had in her life that actually fit perfectly right!]]> Fri, 07 May 2004 09:01:20 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 06 May 2004 15:11:04 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796 Thu, 06 May 2004 11:51:00 GMT http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/forums/messages.aspx?TopicID=137796
I can`t wait to hear how you like this method when you have finished the sleeves and are working the main body, because I was pretty thrilled after I`d seen how wonderful the armpits are... it is so natural... so "pure knitting"... Oh, and I can`t wait to hear how you feel when you bind off and that`s it... no finishing whatsoever!

Your increases are giving a very pleasing geometric design to the yoke. I`m using this method on my daughter`s beach poncho, and I like the look. On my sister`s cas cables variaton, I made the increases in bursts of one row with lots of increases, then a bubnch of rows with none, to get a less-defined look... thinking it would go better with her face. I`m trying to decide between set-in sleeves and raglan sleeves for the next top-down adventure.

I was exerimenting with trying to come up with a top-down tank pattern for my daughter, then after making 3 of them, remembered there`s a pattern for those in that same book! They go fast and come out nice. And the "finishing" is only to knit or crochet a border around the armholes and neckline... and even that is optional. So you can really tear through those rather quickly.

Keep us all updated with photos and commentary! This is all so exciting!

I liked your idea of pre-felting the wool a little bit. It instantly made me wonder what effects could be gained from doing this with wool of a heavier gauge, too. I think Classic Elite or one of those big companies was selling some pre-felted wool yarn last year, in several weights. It`s a perfect solution for converting laceweight to DK weight, though!]]> Thu, 06 May 2004 10:07:40 GMT