Unfortunately for Elizabeth, it was the week of the rip. She's a trooper and her finished projects will be bettter for it. One important thing that came out of it was that when she went to complete to right and left fronts of her Debbie Bliss cardigan, the heights above the armhole were off by like an inch. The pattern instructions had you complete the front based on a row completed, not number of inches and the discrepancy clearly had to do with row height. It baffled us and we were going to leave it to creative blocking when Elizabeth realized that she had used different needles (the same size) on each front. Because needles by different manufacturers can be the same size and marginally different at the same time, her row height gauge was off. Hence, the week of the rip. We were both relieved that she figured it out. This applys to gauge too, whatever needle you use to get your pattern gauge, is the needle you have to use to knit the pattern. This goes for crochet hooks too.
Random Thoughts
- Hand baste a lining before machine sewing it in. (This assumes I've mastered the sewing machine)
- http://www.simplyaudiobooks.com/ is a website for audiobooks that operates like Netflix. It's a great way to enjoy books and knit at the same time. I am grateful for audiobooks! I'd hate to have to give up books for knitting ~~and the knitting would've triumphed.
- http://www.audible.com/ is a website you join and can download audio books at a serious discount from what you'd otherwise pay for an audiobook and you earn credits toward free books.
- Many of you know this, Knitty Gritty is on Channel 30 on HDTV from 7:00-7:30am.
- Tender Buttons is apparently an awesome shop for buttons in New York City.
- The log cabin pattern is a great way to use up leftover yarns.
- To really get a feel for what your yarn is going to do, swatch, wash, and block. This accounts for any shrinkage or stretchiness that might lead you to adjust the size you knit.
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