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11/26/2006 10:37:14 AM
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wendydancer
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Have any of you made this top from this site? I`m wondering if you encountered any problems.
Thanks.
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11/26/2006 11:18:32 AM
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ScullyKnits
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If you run into trouble, I`m sure someone here could help. I haven`t made this specific pattern, but have made others from this site with no problems.
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11/26/2006 1:36:30 PM
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wendydancer
Posts 17
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Thank you for your reply. I was more questioning whether there are any known errors in the pattern itself. I just wish I could see a pic of it finished and modeled by a live person rather than a mannequin. <g>
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11/26/2006 8:14:06 PM
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slfweather
Posts 348
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May I see the site? =)
Suzie
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11/27/2006 6:14:33 AM
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bets
Posts 18976
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Are you talking about one of Michelle`s top downs? I went looking for the pattern, and it`s not shown currently, but I think that`s what you mean. I have made a few incorporating lace patterns, and think
1) You need to decide if you want it to fit you closely. Mine was knit in a stretchy yarn, so only a little ease was fine.
http://you-cant-read-my-mind-i-scribble.blogspot.com/2006/09/katrina-tee-done.html
2) By all means, swatch the lace before hand, and do a little math-this way you will know if your front and back will show an even or odd number of repeats. This is CRITICAL and will save you tears.
(man, I hope I am talking about the type of top you mean....!) ;-) A lot of us have done top downs and will be glad to help you!
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11/27/2006 6:41:12 AM
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wendydancer
Posts 17
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Yes, it is a top down pattern by Michelle. It`s not on the site anymore but I googled and got this page.(I had the pattern saved on my computer.) http://www.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=106024
The pattern calls for cotton yarn and I`ve seen several other lace top patterns calling for cotton yarn. I wonder if there is a reason for using cotton as opposed to a more stretchy yarn? I really don`t like knitting with cotton. But I am "playing" with the pattern now, knitting it with stash yarn to see if I run into problems. I will have to do some altering because the bust size is 38.5" and I am a couple inches smaller than that. And I don`t want a big ol` baggy top.
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11/27/2006 6:43:04 AM
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wendydancer
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Oh sorry. It isn`t on elann anymore but I googled and came up with this link which appears to work. This is the top I`m referring to.
http://www.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=106024
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11/27/2006 8:26:16 AM
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slfweather
Posts 348
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Thank you for going thru the trouble to find it! Its lovely with all the details.
You must be an accomplished knitter!
Suzie
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11/27/2006 8:52:58 PM
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wendydancer
Posts 17
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>>You must be an accomplished knitter!<<
Well, not as much as I thought. LOL. After spending all day futzing with this pattern...I admit defeat. I emailed elann customer service to ask if there were any known errors and they responded that there were not. And that it was for experienced/adventurous intermediate knitters. Ummmmm. Ok. Obviously not me. I just think it`s so pretty that I`ll probably play around with it for awhile more.
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