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11/2/2005 7:22:01 PM
My Solution to MacChick`s Diamond Lace Puzzle I looked at pages 140-141 of Mary Thomas`s Knitting Patterns, then at the chart and knitted example on page 143, then at the row by row instructions for the flat pattern on pages 143-144. In the end, I solved it by marking off the 8 st repeat on the chart and transcribing it to my own row by row instructions of the repeat only, exclusive of end stitches (the flat pattern is 8+3). I then cast 96 stitches onto a short circular needle, and test knit 12 rows – my results are in the scan on the left frame. Below are my instructions – you`ll note that I grouped together rounds 1 and 3, and wrote them out, so that you could see the pattern of similarities and differences within their repeats. Similarly, rounds 7 and 9 are grouped together, and rounds 5 and 9 form a twosome as well (they are the double decrease rounds).

Faggoted Diamond Pattern – rewritten for circular knitting – 8 st rpt

Rnd 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: K

Rnd 1: *k1, YO, sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, YO, k0 *
Rnd 3: *k2, YO, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, YO, k1 *

Rnd 5: *k3, YO, sl1, k2tog, psso, YO, k2 *

Rnd 7: *k2, k2tog, YO, k1, YO, sl1, k1, psso, k1*
Rnd 9: *k1, k2tog, YO, k3, YO, sl1, k1, psso, k0*

Rnd 11: *k0, sl1, k2tog, psso, YO, k5, YO*

Thanks, Michelle!
11/5/2005 2:37:55 PM
New Bio for Malinda Thanks very much for telling us about yourself, Malinda!
11/6/2005 10:02:57 AM
Author! Author! I filled in your name, Benne!
11/6/2005 7:03:41 PM
Donna - Can you Please Email Me? . . . at info@elann.com, and include your bio - you can either send it as an attachment, or simply include it in the body of your email.
11/7/2005 9:35:46 AM
Ann, Color Cards Yes, Libby - this is in the works.
11/7/2005 9:38:00 AM
the debbie bliss aran tweed--soft? I`d describe it as a `rugged` tweed, Zoe - a quality many lovers of tweed really enjoy. If you`re looking for a softer tweed, I`d recommend the Dale Sisik.
11/7/2005 9:38:48 AM
New Bio and Picture . . . thanks, Donna!
11/7/2005 9:38:48 AM
New Bio and Picture . . . thanks, Donna!
11/7/2005 7:56:28 PM
Upcoming Mousse in spumoni I`d describe it as a pale grey, shot through with definite dusty pinks and dusty teals.
11/14/2005 1:24:37 PM
Mousse & New Eyelash Nod, nod, wink, wink - Molash, by S.R. Kerzter is coming to Elann within the next few months!
11/14/2005 5:03:34 PM
Connemara question for MacChick or anyone who can help Laura,
A swingy pullover version of Michelle`s pattern is in the works!
11/15/2005 8:42:38 AM
CatBookMom -- sierra aran for scarf? Hi Sandra,
You`re right that the worsted weight Sierra had many more plies, of a finer spin, resulting in a tighter twist, which made it less lofty than the new Aran weight, with its fewer plies. I`d describe it as lofty, yet still rugged enough for very good stitch definition.
11/16/2005 8:10:56 AM
Ann - How does the Sierra Aran compare to HW/Chunky? To me, Sierra is slightly more rugged than Highland Wool Chunky, because the hairs of its alpaca content makes its surface slightly less smooth. There is a difference in their spin too - Highland Chunky is a softly spun 2 ply, while Sierra is a 3-ply (as is the regular worsted weight Highland Wool).
11/16/2005 8:13:51 AM
Ann- colors of the next offering Thanks so much Bri, and all of you - we couldn`t do what we do without your input!
11/17/2005 9:46:23 AM
Ann or Diane: Chamonix colours? Hi Bea,
Sorry to be late in answering your question - I`ve had technical difficulties this morning! The Vandee is a very dark, very muted purple, and I`ve explained the difference between the 2 blue/greys on the Chamonix page.
11/17/2005 9:47:19 AM
I have sent in my bio-- Hi Amy,
I have both the bio and the picture, and I`ll be posting them a soon as my technical difficulties this morning are resolved.
11/17/2005 10:28:03 AM
Three Cheers for Amy Finally, someone with a name alphabetically before "Ann" posted a bio, so now I don`t have to see my own mug first when I click to the bio page! I had just about given up hope . . . thank you Amy!
11/18/2005 8:52:40 AM
knitting pattern a day question for Ann Hi Amy,
To search for any item, click "Search" on the black menu bar, and then use the first search engine, "Search for Item" - if you type in "knitting pattern", you`d get a link to this book. We`re out of stock at the moment, but we have 24 copies on order.
11/20/2005 9:07:17 PM
The lesser itch-factor?? Hi Joan,
To me, Sierra is slightly more rugged than Highland Wool, because the hairs of its alpaca content makes its surface less smooth.
11/22/2005 4:00:02 PM
MacChick and Ann - Many Thanks! Shucks, thanks, CatBookMom from me too! Like Calamintha, I too have been experimenting with garter stitch lace. I like it not just because it has no wrong and right side, and because it doesn`t curl at the edges, but because its stitches are square, which means that you can play with all the geometric shapes that Barbara Walker describes in her Fourth Treasury.
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