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2/7/2003 1:11:24 PM
white buffalo unspun Some people recommend a slight twist as you knit, but except for the very first part (your cast one) the yarn will get a slight twist when it is pulled off the ball or cone. I always twist the yarn several times when I use it to sew up the seams. The twist gives it strength and must be done with sewing a seam. Make swatch first, as you would with any new yarn. Have fun!
2/7/2003 1:11:24 PM
White Buffalo Unspun Some people recommend a slight twist as you knit, but except for the very first part (your cast one) the yarn will get a slight twist when it is pulled off the ball or cone. I always twist the yarn several times when I use it to sew up the seams. The twist gives it strength and must be done with sewing a seam. Make swatch first, as you would with any new yarn. Have fun!
2/7/2003 1:18:27 PM
white buffalo unspun Hi again, Look at the exchanges under the message "gauge" -- it is currently the oldest one on this site. I wrote some other notes about white buffalo there.
2/7/2003 1:18:27 PM
White Buffalo Unspun Hi again, Look at the exchanges under the message "gauge" -- it is currently the oldest one on this site. I wrote some other notes about white buffalo there.
3/1/2003 12:38:29 PM
What is fingering weight carry along yarn A carry along yarn is a lighter weight yarn which is knitted along with another yarn, for textural or color effects. Most are fingering weight (very light weight) or perhaps even lighter like a metalic filament yarn. I haven`t seen any metalic carry along yarns recently, but I`m sure they are available.
3/6/2003 8:51:15 AM
White Buffalo Yarn Elann.com has a few colors left in their inventory.
I agree; it is a wonderful yarn.
3/6/2003 8:51:15 AM
White Buffalo yarn Elann.com has a few colors left in their inventory.
I agree; it is a wonderful yarn.
3/6/2003 8:51:15 AM
White Buffalo yarn Elann.com has a few colors left in their inventory.
I agree; it is a wonderful yarn.
3/6/2003 8:51:15 AM
White Buffalo yarn Elann.com has a few colors left in their inventory.
I agree; it is a wonderful yarn.
3/7/2003 9:51:48 AM
bind off? Hi Terra, It sounds like you knit the last row, especially if it indicates some decrease sts. It is possible to bind off with purl st. You could also bind off with knit st, even if it is the reverse side. The look will be different because one bind off with show the bound off sts with a different look. Good luck. Glad you are making progess.
3/10/2003 9:49:54 AM
White Buffalo Unspun Wool I have used White Buffalo for a number of projects. I would always take the yarn strands from the outside of the skein. This unspun roving breaks easily but is strong after being knit. Sometimes I find extra length sections in one of the strands. You can break the yarn and rejoin in the manner stated in the previous message. I "reattaches" to the other strands very easily. I use is in 3 strands (after carefully dividing the six as they come off the pack) and it is just right for 3 or 3 1/2 sts. per inch and Icelandic sweater type projects. The unspun nature of the wool gives it great warmth and great softness.
4/28/2003 3:41:39 PM
needle size for right gauge How is the White Buffalo sweater working out? The smaller needle is usually used for ribbing. You don`t need to change to a larger sized smaller needle (#9) when you change from #10 1/2 to #11. Jamie
5/1/2003 12:24:48 PM
needle size for right gauge Hi Terra, I am so disappointed that any knitter could treat someone else`s work that way. That is one shop where I probably wouldn`t buy much more yarn. How can a shop owner discourage a new knitter by "destroying their work"? I don`t think any beginning knitter`s work deserves that kind of treatment. Anyway, good luck on another project. Some people don`t understand about working with WB yarn and it`s unspun nature. It is a bit tricky but well worth the effort. Keep writing. JAMIE
5/1/2003 12:24:51 PM
needle size for right gauge Hi Terra, I am so disappointed that any knitter could treat someone else`s work that way. That is one shop where I probably wouldn`t buy much more yarn. How can a shop owner discourage a new knitter by "destroying their work"? I don`t think any beginning knitter`s work deserves that kind of treatment. Anyway, good luck on another project. Some people don`t understand about working with WB yarn and it`s unspun nature. It is a bit tricky but well worth the effort. Keep writing. JAMIE
5/2/2003 7:31:56 PM
Cable needle sets Hi Darla, YEp, $90 sounds like a terrible price for what you describe. I use double pointed needles (like Gregory) or sometimes a crochet hook for turning cables. Aluminum needles will sometimes wear thru the colored surface and that can be annoying. I use plastic needles for some projects. I always use a circular needle except for socks or the end of hats where there are few stitches. Some of the new bamboo needles are good, and I love the double pointed wooden ones. Good luck!
6/12/2003 8:45:42 AM
Storage of Circular Knitting Needles Hi Fran, I store my circular needles in 1 quart plastic zip lock type bags. Each bag has a different size and then I put the collection of large needles in one gallon size bag, and the smaller circulars in another gallon size bags. Crochet hooks can also be placed in the gallon bags. I have duplicates of most sizes. I write the number of the needle on each small bag with a black permanent felt tip pen. This system has kept me sane for a number of years. The nylon needles are sometimes useful when I find that the aluminum ones are too slippery (as with a current lace pattern with a very thin wool yarn). I haven`t found a bamboo needle that I really like but others think they are wonderful.
6/17/2003 10:48:32 PM
Silk City Perle Cotton Oddballs Hi! The yarn can just be taken (as you knit it) from the cone. Just set the cone on the floor and pull off the top. If you are making a shawl, or sweater, you can knit for a LONG time without a break in the thread. Occasionally there are knots in the yarn but rarely. I have knit with the pearl cotton; made some very small mittens for Xmas ornaments. I haven`t knit a sweater or shawl but it would be good for some open lacy projects. Be sure to make a swatch. I use pearl cotton for weaving projects - belts and table linen.
6/17/2003 10:51:06 PM
knitting/crochet projects for charities Check the Elann site`s LINKS section. I think there are several organizations listed which accept baby afghans. The Linus project is one.
7/15/2003 7:06:39 AM
Chemo Caps I would suggest some soft wool (merino is great) in natural colors, no dye added. This yarn is hard to come by. I got some from Haneke Yarn in Meridian, Idaho, but it isn`t sold except from the source.`THeir address is Haneke Wool Fashions, 630 N. Black Cat Rd. Meridian, ID 83642, Phone 1.800.5239665. A merino blend (With cotton or acrylic) would also be soft and not irritating. Light weight cotton would also make a good chemo cap. I don`t have any suggestions for patterns.
7/15/2003 7:06:39 AM
Chemo Caps I would suggest some soft wool (merino is great) in natural colors, no dye added. This yarn is hard to come by. I got some from Haneke Yarn in Meridian, Idaho, but it isn`t sold except from the source.`THeir address is Haneke Wool Fashions, 630 N. Black Cat Rd. Meridian, ID 83642, Phone 1.800.5239665. A merino blend (With cotton or acrylic) would also be soft and not irritating. Light weight cotton would also make a good chemo cap. I don`t have any suggestions for patterns.
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