tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4686177607010926886..comments2024-03-29T16:34:01.380+10:00Comments on down to earth: Let's begin the knit-alongUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68907987513427157102009-04-21T20:14:00.000+10:002009-04-21T20:14:00.000+10:00Hello Rhonda!
I have started knitting 5" squares ...Hello Rhonda!<br /><br />I have started knitting 5" squares (23 stitches in double knit) in order to use up the leftover wool from the fingerless mitts I have been making for all my friends at our ms centre. I have 17 so far but need about 180, so a long way to go. I would love to join in with you knit along.Catzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520965195624109859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55809763589636521792009-04-21T18:36:00.000+10:002009-04-21T18:36:00.000+10:00Rhonda,
I would like to join the knit along. I've...Rhonda,<br />I would like to join the knit along. I've recently moved to Brisbane from the US and have found you a great inspiration. So far I've just been knitting some dishcloths, but this project looks like something I could handle. My cousin is adopting a child from Africa this year and I would love to knit them a blanket. Thank you so much for the blog! CourtneyCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395014800687743421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60416062865125433152009-04-21T07:34:00.000+10:002009-04-21T07:34:00.000+10:00Hello Rhonda, I would like to join the knit-along....Hello Rhonda, I would like to join the knit-along. I have knitted nine squares so far in either garter or stocking stitch. I will need to play around with my sizing for the basket weave squares as the ones I have tried in this stitch came out wonky!<br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39560719020240840052009-03-10T12:29:00.000+10:002009-03-10T12:29:00.000+10:00I've just discovered this blog via a friend who is...I've just discovered this blog via a friend who is also a keen knitter - I love it! I plan to put the word out about the knit-along and about the blog - I run a <A HREF="http://www.ccck.com.au" REL="nofollow">knitting shop</A>, so I see a lot of people every day who are looking for new projects to use up odds and ends of yarn and who are also interested in a more down to earth lifestyle.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the knit along!! If I ever get my stash down to a reasonable level, I'll join in with some of my leftovers ;-)<BR/><BR/>Cheers, AndreaAndrea Tappehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240880343077011084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5897251172579195582009-03-09T06:59:00.000+10:002009-03-09T06:59:00.000+10:00oooo I'm not sure that I'll get to knitting - I'm ...oooo <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure that I'll get to knitting - I'm still trying to figure it out lol, but it is definitely time to get back to crochetingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57770567729009743122009-03-08T19:56:00.000+10:002009-03-08T19:56:00.000+10:00I won't be joining in as I have too much unfinishe...I won't be joining in as I have too much unfinished business in the craft department already but I will be watching you all with interest! Have fun, ladies and gent(s)!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824924349210440889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46317298067033318072009-03-08T18:42:00.000+10:002009-03-08T18:42:00.000+10:00thank you so much for letting me know you're out t...thank you so much for letting me know you're out there, Andrew. I really like the idea of men knitting and knowing you're working away on those projects made me smile. :- )Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75139886101317519312009-03-08T17:13:00.000+10:002009-03-08T17:13:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda and others,What good timing that I got b...Hi Rhonda and others,<BR/><BR/>What good timing that I got back on top of your blog today! (After being away I'm always intimidated by the feeling of needing to "catch up".) I won't be able to take part in this knit-along because I have too many other things on my plate right now, but I did want to chime in as a <B>male</B> knitter. Currently I'm working on a winter hat for my wife, then I need to make the second sock of a pair for our eighteen-month-old son. After that, I'm toying with starting a bigger project....<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>Andrew<BR/>(Guelph, Ontario, Canada)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54071729255608742782009-03-08T05:09:00.000+10:002009-03-08T05:09:00.000+10:00For joining the squares, if you slip the first sti...For joining the squares, if you slip the first stitch on every row (move it to the next needle without actually knitting it), then sewing up the squares (using the knitting yarn) will be much easier because you'll have bigger loops to sew into. <BR/><BR/>Another option is to slip the first stitch of every row, and pick up the stitches along one side when you start the next square. It's very simple to do. There's a demonstration here:<BR/><BR/>http://cyberseams.com/article/105389/all_things_knitting/pick_up_stitches.html<BR/><BR/>You could make long strips of squares that way, and then sew them together. That would cut down on the fiddly bits at the end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62769048921258486632009-03-07T14:51:00.000+10:002009-03-07T14:51:00.000+10:00I've decided to leave my complicated aran afgh...I've decided to leave my complicated aran afghan on hold for a while longer & commit to joining this instead. Mainly due to cost - I just don't want to spend the $$$ at the moment to buy the amount of aran wool I'd need. I have a fair amount of 8 ply wool oddments around, so I will use them up with this style of rug instead.<BR/><BR/>I've decided on 24sts, I want mine a little smaller than yours. My first square in on my needles - a plain stocking stitch in a blue/brown/olive varigated wool.Toriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091419616292144494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11939334676737252112009-03-07T07:15:00.000+10:002009-03-07T07:15:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda and fellow knitters.I've done three so f...Hi Rhonda and fellow knitters.<BR/><BR/>I've done three so far, using 28 stiches. I did one with the pattern you showed on the first picture, the next one I did as follows.<BR/>1st row. Knit <BR/>2nd row. * p 4 , K 4 * repeat to last 4 st p 4<BR/>3rd row. Knit<BR/>4th row as 2nd row<BR/>5th row. knit<BR/>6th row. purl.<BR/><BR/>Reapeat this 6 row pattern until work measures 6 ins then cast off.<BR/><BR/>This is very simple yet looks quite interesting. <BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend, <BR/>Cheers, Eileen in England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42979950258404270372009-03-07T05:29:00.000+10:002009-03-07T05:29:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean:You asked if I would offer a couple...Hi Rhonda Jean:<BR/>You asked if I would offer a couple of simple knitting stitches using multiples of 4. I'm happy to do that and hope some of your bloggers will be able to use them in this knitting project. You will find them on my blog page:<BR/>Post entitled "Knitting Patterns".<BR/>Have fun!<BR/>Lilmomlilmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114384747240339955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24115576606189727312009-03-07T05:03:00.000+10:002009-03-07T05:03:00.000+10:00Rhonda Jean,I'm one of your readers. I rarely post...Rhonda Jean,<BR/><BR/>I'm one of your readers. I rarely post and don't have a current blog. I don't have a digital camera to take pictures.<BR/><BR/>But I will let you know that I have been knitting with you all along this winter. <BR/><BR/>I enough square knitted to make 1 afghan. Just not sewn together yet.<BR/><BR/>I think I have enough granny squares made to made a second afghan. I just want to purchase some black yarn to make a round on each square before sewing together. Hopefully I can purchase some this week. <BR/><BR/>I will enjoy seeing everyones work in the weeks and months to come. <BR/><BR/>Sharon C. (State of Kentucky, USA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15904433746794855002009-03-07T03:59:00.000+10:002009-03-07T03:59:00.000+10:00Is it too late to join the knit-along? I would li...Is it too late to join the knit-along? I would like to participate. This would be a great time to start a blanket for a Christmas present.<BR/><BR/>Jeanne B. <BR/><BR/>sunnybaldwin@earthlink.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5716550074919994792009-03-07T02:21:00.000+10:002009-03-07T02:21:00.000+10:00I am knitting along with you..don't know if I will...I am knitting along with you..don't know if I will keep up but will try. I like the idea of knowing that so many of us will be doing this together. Great idea!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35106349302551597002009-03-06T22:25:00.000+10:002009-03-06T22:25:00.000+10:00Count me in, too! I will knit a baby blanket for m...Count me in, too! I will knit a baby blanket for my sister, who's expecting. Now I have an excuse to go to the yarn shop this weekend....how fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85877304251894852582009-03-06T19:58:00.000+10:002009-03-06T19:58:00.000+10:00Hi there,I'm a bit of a 'lurker-reader' rather tha...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>I'm a bit of a 'lurker-reader' rather than a commenter, but I just wanted to let you know I'll be knitting along here in the UK :)<BR/><BR/>I'll post some photos on my blog as we go along, I'm sure.<BR/><BR/>I think this is a great project, connecting knitters all over the world! Well done Rhonda.<BR/><BR/>-SeraDanaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476148379385944367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60512727863919612622009-03-06T17:41:00.000+10:002009-03-06T17:41:00.000+10:00Hi RhondaI haven't posted in a while but I do look...Hi Rhonda<BR/><BR/>I haven't posted in a while but I do look every couple of days. I have updated my blog too!!<BR/><BR/>I would love to join the knit-a-thon hehe to make a blanket from scrap wool. Great practice for me and as someone else said it keeps me off the computer :-)<BR/><BR/>Your blog is great!!<BR/>RachaelxxxRachael @ Rachael's Happy Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16272283703654492588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88847332728026808002009-03-06T15:15:00.000+10:002009-03-06T15:15:00.000+10:00I just love this idea, especially knowing what pat...I just love this idea, especially knowing what pattern square you are knitting each week. I shall make a start this weekend. Twan Potgieter<BR/>Hilton, South AfricaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65680085690541830502009-03-06T15:03:00.001+10:002009-03-06T15:03:00.001+10:00Rhonda, your blog is fantastic and I read it every...Rhonda, your blog is fantastic and I read it everyday. This is a great project that connects so many wonderful people even though some of us are continents apart. I am going to make time everyday to put my feet up and knit along with everyone. Thank you for your wisdom and inspiration.<BR/>CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991600192520630488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77269467106216392842009-03-06T15:03:00.000+10:002009-03-06T15:03:00.000+10:00sure Valerie, crochet the blanket along with us.We...sure Valerie, crochet the blanket along with us.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the new readers.<BR/><BR/>Jen and Lilmom, if you have the time, could you both give us a couple of good simple patterns to follow? Maybe something that fits in the 28 stitch/square slot that many of us are knitting. Thanks!Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32710752608127544292009-03-06T14:31:00.000+10:002009-03-06T14:31:00.000+10:00Needles are in hand as we speak. I am even startin...Needles are in hand as we speak. I am even starting a blog today so I can record my progress.<BR/><BR/>Pippa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5644468072159057072009-03-06T14:08:00.000+10:002009-03-06T14:08:00.000+10:00I love your thought of "look for joy in your day"....I love your thought of "look for joy in your day". If we could keep this uppermost in our minds as we start our days, so much for the better.Thanks for being so inspiring!suegailsuegailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263269365386482060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79838784733380307282009-03-06T14:02:00.000+10:002009-03-06T14:02:00.000+10:00I would love to do this but I have never knitted b...I would love to do this but I have never knitted before. Do you have a source where I could learn online? I do crochet a little bit and have started a blanket for my grandaughter. Does that count??Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594313154015365616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54729028849596888512009-03-06T13:17:00.000+10:002009-03-06T13:17:00.000+10:00I have been knitting for many years(about 60!), an...I have been knitting for many years(about 60!), and have made many, many sweaters and afghans in my lifetime. I've always joined my seams using a crochet hook and a simple slip stitch or single crochet stitch, which leaves a beautifully neat ridge at the seam line.<BR/><BR/>May I also make this suggestion: No matter what row or what stitch pattern you are using on the squares, if you ALWAYS KNIT (plain stitch) the FIRST AND LAST STITCH OF EVERY ROW, it gives you a nice even edge to sew together. I hope this doesn't make it seem complicated or intimidating - especially for the beginners. It really is quite simple. <BR/><BR/>This will be fun! someone mentioned 'kindred spirits'...that's the PERFECT description of this blog and it's followers!<BR/>Blessings to all,<BR/>Lilmomlilmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114384747240339955noreply@blogger.com