tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5895816984357873689..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Knitting neat edgesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21843813735221953802019-08-01T02:51:16.355+10:002019-08-01T02:51:16.355+10:00How do you bind off to keep that neat as well?How do you bind off to keep that neat as well?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12005680678212130664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62537871237563028192015-01-20T17:38:43.452+10:002015-01-20T17:38:43.452+10:00Thank you thank you thank you!! I was trying to k...Thank you thank you thank you!! I was trying to knit a scarf but the side edges looked terrible I kept unpicking and trying to do it firmer. However looking much better now thanks to your method :)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730616615939967517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91733718328783856412014-04-25T18:09:39.922+10:002014-04-25T18:09:39.922+10:00On one of the rows of my knitting I start with Pur...On one of the rows of my knitting I start with Purl 1 then knit 5 and follow that pattern to the end of the row.. How do I make the edge neat if my first stitch is a purl? If I slip the purl that will throw the pattern off. I am a new knitter. Thanks!Lucy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063431139933453423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83475355900804216382012-09-18T15:45:23.913+10:002012-09-18T15:45:23.913+10:00Thanks for the tutorial on neat edges. I kept doin...Thanks for the tutorial on neat edges. I kept doing the first 3 rows n it seemed hopeless but I persevered n it turned out. Thus the first few rows r toughest. I just finished a wool hat for my friend's son who is studying in Melbourne. I'm in Malaysia where yarn is scarce n when it isn't, it is expensive. The hat took 8 hours to knit n now I'm working on the scarf<br />kchzionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542245462260570773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21877834190987570522012-06-03T13:05:51.383+10:002012-06-03T13:05:51.383+10:00Rhonda, thank you so much for the quick reply...I&...Rhonda, thank you so much for the quick reply...I'll get it done quickly now!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44677489156876169822012-06-03T07:37:00.315+10:002012-06-03T07:37:00.315+10:00Kate, you would slip one and knit two. Good luck w...Kate, you would slip one and knit two. Good luck with the shawl.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4477311732598245532012-06-03T07:32:47.695+10:002012-06-03T07:32:47.695+10:00I'm so sorry to bring this up so late after th...I'm so sorry to bring this up so late after the original post. <br /><br />I just stumbled upon your blog, and I've been reading everything...so much information, and such a friendly manner of writing..as if you and I were drinking tea in the kitchen and chatting!<br /><br /> Anyway, my question is this: you told another commenter that after you slip the first stitch knitwise, you do what the pattern says. My pattern calls for 3 knit stitches at the beginning of each row. Do I slip one, then knit 3, as the pattern says, or slip one, knit two?<br /><br />I'm trying to make a shawl for my sister who's just moved to England, and I've restarted the blasted thing 6 times already! Just can't get it to look finished, you know? So, the k in back first row has helped already, and now I'm sitting here, waiting to move forward for what I hope will be the last time.<br /><br />Thanks, <br />Kate in Georgia, USKatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83419871980956582032011-06-15T12:08:38.620+10:002011-06-15T12:08:38.620+10:00Lizzylanefarm, I use long-tail cast-on too. Despit...Lizzylanefarm, I use long-tail cast-on too. Despite Rhonda being a fully fledged Aussie, and me being English (I live down the road from Rhonda in Aussie-terms) it's Rhonda who uses that very English cast-on and me who uses long-tail :-P I prefer long-tail because of the extra stretch at the cast on edge, but I use some of the other cast on and cast off methods too with the help of the free vids on knittinghelp.com Sometimes one of my patterns suggests a particular method based on the need for elasticity.<br /><br />It's worth mentioning too that while slipping the first stitch does give beautifully neat edges, it's entirely unnecessary when you're going to seam that edge to another! It's only worth the bother if it's going to be a raw edge, as it usually is on the most simple (and most beautiful in my eyes) baby garments :-)<br /><br />I have got too many knitting projects on the go to name here! I'm getting particularly in to knitting socks thanks to finally completing a pair for myself and realising how superior they are to commercially made socks. While commercial socks are often sold as 'high wool content' etc they are still nowhere near as functional as my 80% Aussie merino, 20% nylon versions... I don't know why, perhaps because my yarn is much thicker than the stuff that goes in their machines? I really don't need to wear slippers with these :-O I've bought three skeins now from Ewe Give Me The Knits, where Mandy spins the yarn herself. It's $20 for enough yarn to make one pair for me but they are SO WORTH IT! I can't wait to finish this second pair! I am currently wearing the first pair for two days in a row before I can dare give them up to the washing basket so I'll be glad to get another pair to add to the equation!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972962078625512653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23600807158904722922011-06-15T11:30:38.156+10:002011-06-15T11:30:38.156+10:00What a funny coincidence -- my sister was just her...What a funny coincidence -- my sister was just here last month visiting from Australia, and I finally sat down with her and *learned to knit* (I am a ex-crochet convert!) The first thing I did was the boatneck sweater from that very book, for my baby-est girl, and I am now just more than half-done with the little white dress, which, incidentally, I've done with green, yellow and white variegated yarn :-) Love your blog as always.MoeyMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188003226227123506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48988557413184667522011-06-15T01:47:48.215+10:002011-06-15T01:47:48.215+10:00Well done, Rhonda! I also have that book and a ne...Well done, Rhonda! I also have that book and a new granddaughter on the way, so I'd better get busy! <br /><br />Wanted to let you know that you're in the blogroll for our "official" new farm blog. It's at:<br />http://www.campbellkidsfarm.com<br /><br />I'll keep My Southern Heart www.mysouthernheart.com also!<br /><br />I know you're enjoying being a grandmother. I love it!<br /><br />DianneCampbell Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186475121331418152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19840664331096014052011-06-15T01:45:53.602+10:002011-06-15T01:45:53.602+10:00This is a very handy tutorial Rhonda! Thanks for p...This is a very handy tutorial Rhonda! Thanks for posting, I was always wondering why my edges didn't look quite as nice as the products in the pictures. I love the colours in your scarf. <br />This month I'm finishing up my big sister's order for a baby blanket and hopefully, a small afghan. I'm doing the blanket in tunisian crochet (afghan stitch) and you might like that over regular crochet. It is a cross between crochet and knitting, quite easy to learn, and the stitches all stay on the hook, like knitting. (That was comforting to me as I love knitting and couldn't quite get crochet.) <br />The Girl in the Pink Dress<br />PS- That little note about knitting in the tail was a huge light bulb moment for me. What a great idea!The Girl in the Pink Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250837836714463827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78216915840714087432011-06-15T01:38:47.468+10:002011-06-15T01:38:47.468+10:00you make it sound do-able for even ME! really shou...you make it sound do-able for even ME! really should give knitting a try one of these days...thanks for your encouragement, RJ!!Dmariehttp://bettermebetterworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91397298116289532352011-06-15T01:28:57.757+10:002011-06-15T01:28:57.757+10:00Another good way to have a neat edge is to cast on...Another good way to have a neat edge is to cast on using the thumb method:) Very easy once you get the hang of it, quicker too!Hear Mum Roarhttp://hearmumroar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12638289265391105482011-06-14T21:30:06.613+10:002011-06-14T21:30:06.613+10:00Hey Rhonda! I'm a crocheter! I learned to kn...Hey Rhonda! I'm a crocheter! I learned to knit but it seemed to take so long I gave it up. I think you'll find it much easier than knitting once you get over the "lopsided" aspect. I can turn out a dishcloth in about an hour or less depending on the size of the hook.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032479084775154076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20685946225227750852011-06-14T20:21:16.285+10:002011-06-14T20:21:16.285+10:00Your knitting posts always make me feel a twinge o...Your knitting posts always make me feel a twinge of envy, in a good way. :o) I do so wish I had time to learn how to knit properly. I wish I learned it before I was married - I learned to crochet and am keeping up with it, but ever since the girls were born it's more difficult to find time for learning a new hobby (although I do squeeze in candle making!). <br /><br />I also thought I'd let you know we got our first chickens, which makes a very fun and educational project, and hopefully a valuable addition to our household.Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56218267845429735502011-06-14T18:05:59.629+10:002011-06-14T18:05:59.629+10:00Thanks for these helpful tips, Rhonda.
I am busy...Thanks for these helpful tips, Rhonda. <br /><br />I am busy crocheting two stripy blankets - one for each of my children. I only started crocheting last year and found a lot of inspiration and help from Lucy at Attic24. <br /><br />http://attic24.typepad.com/<br /><br />She has wonderful tutorials and some lovely bright ideas.Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216198902199794439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7240045927886348532011-06-14T15:26:23.756+10:002011-06-14T15:26:23.756+10:00Rhonda, at the moment I am finishing off my first ...Rhonda, at the moment I am finishing off my first pair of socks. It's been a challenge to find the time. Thereafter I want to make these three projects: http://www.nurturingfibres.co.za/patterns.php I know the lady who spins the wool and bought some of her lovely wools last year June!Urban Homestead South Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744814544809179491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85224687670361201522011-06-14T13:45:32.426+10:002011-06-14T13:45:32.426+10:00thanks Karyn, I'll try that on my next project...thanks Karyn, I'll try that on my next project. ATM, I do the short tail cast on with two needles.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23604565765026211012011-06-14T13:06:22.843+10:002011-06-14T13:06:22.843+10:00I think I needed a lot of these tips. Thanks Rhond...I think I needed a lot of these tips. Thanks Rhonda :)Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36570799232612022422011-06-14T13:05:01.858+10:002011-06-14T13:05:01.858+10:00Oh wow - those are some great tips. Thank you so m...Oh wow - those are some great tips. Thank you so much for sharing them. I always just thought I was a messy knitter!<br />I'm still working on the knitted winter coat for Alice - it's on a circular needle which I hate! <br />Can't wait for you to start the crocheting. I'm trying to teach myself too - and feel the same as you - a bit lopsided after knitting all these years. Looking forward to that.<br />I love your knitting needles!southseaislandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177834665382411343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37439685364402244072011-06-14T11:48:26.993+10:002011-06-14T11:48:26.993+10:00Great tips Rhonda. How do you do your cast on? I w...Great tips Rhonda. How do you do your cast on? I was doing the slip knot and twist to make a loop way and found the stitches were very tight and messy.<br /><br />I have been using the long tail cast on method and find it works great. It leaves the edge a bit stretchy. Thought you might like to give it a try. (If that is not the one you have been using) Its pretty easy once you get the hang of it.<br />http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on<br /><br /><br />Thanks for the purl the end tip, I always slip the first stitch of a row but didn't know about the other end.<br /><br />I'm finishing up the last of the facecloths for the season and have a special baby set to finish. I'll pick up the knitting again in the fall when there is more inside time.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day.<br />KarynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77222768721230143982011-06-14T11:24:37.118+10:002011-06-14T11:24:37.118+10:00Hi Rhonda...I'm working on a rug/throw to dona...Hi Rhonda...I'm working on a rug/throw to donate to our parish Arts and craft show in early July,another throw that I take to 'knit and natter' sessions at K4BN, plus some scarves knitted in 'Jazz' yarn for a fete that's coming up also in July.It's lovely having so much time to knit!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64060051740745184852011-06-14T11:01:43.535+10:002011-06-14T11:01:43.535+10:00Rhonda thank you so much! I bought some sock yarn ...Rhonda thank you so much! I bought some sock yarn in Spotlight on the weekend. Yesterday I nearly went nuts trying to figure out the procedure according to the pattern that came with it. Tried youtube etc and finally gave up for the day and started something else. Checked here this morning and I find THE BEST sock tutorial!:) Will give it another go later.<br />I have made socks before but it has been many years. Am also making a matinee jacket and some dolls clothing.<br />Cheers! Karen near Gympie.tylasnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942293975815961552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87654262518274905502011-06-14T10:52:01.378+10:002011-06-14T10:52:01.378+10:00Hi Rhonda, Another good post (as always). Thank yo...Hi Rhonda, Another good post (as always). Thank you. Have knitted for many years, but never knitted socks, so the link you provided as a tut is much appreciated and hopefully I won't get myself into too much trouble following it. One problem I have is working out what ply wool (in Aust terms) do they mean when mentioning 'double knit/sports' (I'm assuming 8 ply??), and also worsted - in overseas publications. Could you please clarify that for me. Thanks<br /><br />MaddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24253972946908238682011-06-14T10:16:31.927+10:002011-06-14T10:16:31.927+10:00Hi Rhonda, I have just finioshed a jumper for my D...Hi Rhonda, I have just finioshed a jumper for my Dad and have started a vest for my daughter. I too want to learn to crochet again as I would like to make a couple of wash cloths for my neices little bub due Sept.kathyroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691429125499777842noreply@blogger.com