Comments on: The socks are done! Specs

By: elleej

elleej — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 00:47:47 +0000

How do I use blocking wires for a shawl?

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 10:17:05 +0000

I’m doing the selvedges in garter just because I’ve never done it that way, so I figured I’d use this as my chance to try it out and see how I liked it. I’m not to the point of sewing yet, but getting close, so I’ll post my opinion on my blog.

By: Siow Chin

Siow Chin — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:15:00 +0000

I’m one who always keep the selvedge stitches in garter even if not called for. I don’t know how it happened but I’ve always been doing that and I have no problem with the mattress stitch seaming.

By: Sharlene

Sharlene — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 19:28:50 +0000

Hmm, you might be right about the selvedge. I haven’t started my Mariah yet, but I’ll be interested to see which way the more experience knitters go! What would the rationale be for keeping the selvedge in garter? There must be a reason?

By: Mich

Mich — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 15:45:21 +0000

Those are some great socks! They look so comfy!
Hey, how did you get that great patterned background? Are you a fancy upgraded typepad user?

By: sequinK

sequinK — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 13:45:16 +0000

Nice socks! And thanks to La for the piano wire tip — I’ve heard people mention using wires for some type of welding fabrication as well — they don’t rust and are muy cheapo.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 13:07:43 +0000

Hi Jody!
Had to leave you a note ~ I’m knitting the Natalya gauntlets with some bluefaced leicester/alpaca yarn I spun up. Love them! It’s a beautiful pattern.
Hey, did you get my note about sending you some dyes? Let me know if you’re interested!
Jen
http://www.spirit-trail.net

By: La

La — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 12:33:53 +0000

for blocking large bits of lace I use piano wire. It’s under $2 for 4 40″ pieces and can be grabbed at any hobby store that caters to model builders (especially RC aircraft). What I end up doing is overlapping about 4-6 inches of wire while blocking. MUCH less expensive way to go.

By: AlisonG

AlisonG — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 11:13:54 +0000

I definitely prefer the stockinette selvedge.
If you’re looking for blocking wires, you could also check out Zonta dressing wires. I’ve heard good things about the wires themselves, and the project “raises funds for international service projects that help improve the status of women around the world.”

By: Shari

Shari — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 10:41:30 +0000

Jody, The socks look perfect! Re: Mariah: I’m doing Mariah too (who could resist)! I am keeping my selvedge stitch in stockinette–always do, fo rthe resaon you mentioned. Also, I’m doing the increases in pattern (K2P1 rib) rather than straight stockinette. Will I be sorry? Maybe!! But the sleeves are so FUN I’ll just reknit them!