Comments on: River Update — Week 2

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 12:59:44 +0000

I finished River last weekend. I will block it soon and am waiting for the beads to arrive in the mail so I can begin the knot. I used the Icelandic cast-off, giving it a lacy look. Take a look. analyzingknitter.typepad.com

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 12:39:05 +0000

News Flash from Brenda: Frogged 12 rows stitch-by-stitch because she did not look at knitting while frantically trying to finish River in time for trip to France in mid-October. Cried–a lot. Gathered composure and resumed knitting. Almost back to where she was. Lesson Learned: Do not only count stitches after knitting each row. LOOK AT KNITTING. Whew!
Also, I am planning to use Swarovski beads for the knot. Has anyone used them?

By: Claire

Claire — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 17:17:59 +0000

I’m starting River today. My first lace attempt! Looking forward to knitting along. I don’t have a blog for it but will send progress pics when I have some.

By: Hazel

Hazel — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 16:09:26 +0000

Hi Jody, I’ve now blocked my River on my return from a few days away. Photo of blocked version and beaded knot on my blog along with some insights from a newbie to proper lace knitting on my experience particularly with the blocking!

By: anmiryam

anmiryam — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:54:13 +0000

If it’s not too late, I’d like to join as well. I’m intruigued by using the alpaca/silk laceweight from Knitpicks, I’ve got some in my stash in some great blues.

By: Gabby Kang

Gabby Kang — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:54:12 +0000

Is it too late to join? I just got my Rowan 38 in the mail and I think I’m going to use the KSH that came with the gift to make River for my nana. I want to cast on rightnow, but I’m trying to force myself to get some of my other WIPs finished first.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:20:11 +0000

Anyone who tells you that Bryspun’s are crap probably hasn’t really used them. I’ve been knitting for years, and although I am generally an addi girl for most projects, for lace, and particularly mohair, Bryspuns do the trick. They are inexpensive (well-priced is not synonymous with crap), and will run you about 1/2 what addis do. I have a full set, and I recommend them to my beginning knitters in classes. They’re easy on the hands (as far as straights go), have less grab than wood and more than addis. How’s that for an endorsement?

By: kate

kate — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:25:53 +0000

i’m with liz on not knitting KSH in high temps…it practically felts in your hands!

By: Shar

Shar — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:27:04 +0000

Count me in, I’m using KSH in trance. I’m starting this weekend after I pick up the patten.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 03:24:21 +0000

I haven’t started but I have KSH in Liqueur from my swap with Dawn. Thanks for helping to facilitate that.