I'm doing the same test knit as J-J. I decided to not only because I love the pattern but the general idea seems to be to follow the pattern and use the tools and methods you want. It starts with a provisional cast of choice and no requirement of a specific one. I agreed to follow the pattern when I took on the test knitting, totally my decision and choice, so ithere are no designer control freaking issues to contend with. I knew I'd be following the pattern. I soon realized I can do the cables thus far without a cable needle so again, my choice. After a huge amount of frustration because sometimes I just miss something it's been enjoyable so far. I'm not sure I can meet the deadline but I'll do my utmost to finish on time.
Cable length
For those who knit in the round in circular needles (NOT for Magic Loop), do you prefer to use a cable length that is just shorter than the circumference of your work or a lot shorter? I know it's a matter of personal preference, what makes me ask is that a test designer is requiring that we be able to create a needle that is 180" long for an adult dress, suggesting that testers purchase additional cables and connectors. While I could do that, I have absolutely no intention to. I prefer to use the shortest cable that will accommodate the stitches without forcing them off the tips so that the fabric pretty much pushes itself across the cable.
So what's your preference? As long as possible or as short as practical?
So what's your preference? As long as possible or as short as practical?
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I was tempted as well but managed to be smart and not sign up for it. Too many other things started that I want to finish that need concentration so would have been daft.I'm doing the same test knit as J-J. I decided to not only because I love the pattern but the general idea seems to be to follow the pattern and use the tools and methods you want. It starts with a provisional cast of choice and no requirement of a specific one. I agreed to follow the pattern when I took on the test knitting, totally my decision and choice, so ithere are no designer control freaking issues to contend with. I knew I'd be following the pattern. I soon realized I can do the cables thus far without a cable needle so again, my choice. After a huge amount of frustration because sometimes I just miss something it's been enjoyable so far. I'm not sure I can meet the deadline but I'll do my utmost to finish on time.
”Daft” describes me perfectly!I was tempted as well but managed to be smart and not sign up for it. Too many other things started that I want to finish that need concentration so would have been daft.
No, you just are able to switch projects and leave as wip more easily than some others!”Daft” describes me perfectly!
Well it’s not often I am smart enough to say no.”Daft” describes me perfectly!
however I had the opportunity to get some free yarn yesterday and I was daft enough to grab over a kilogram, having been thinking I’ve started the year well and not added to my stash.
Free yarn, in my thinking, doesn’t count as adding to stash. I certainly don’t count what I inherited from a deceased knitting buddy. It’s there, and it does take up space, but I don’t consider it the same as yarn I actually paid for - secondhand or new.Well it’s not often I am smart enough to say no.
however I had the opportunity to get some free yarn yesterday and I was daft enough to grab over a kilogram, having been thinking I’ve started the year well and not added to my stash.
Whereas I see any yarn I have as stash. Just two different ways of looking at stash.Free yarn, in my thinking, doesn’t count as adding to stash. I certainly don’t count what I inherited from a deceased knitting buddy. It’s there, and it does take up space, but I don’t consider it the same as yarn I actually paid for - secondhand or new.
The only time I can remember getting free yarn is when my MIL gave me some yarn and fabrics about 20+ years ago.Free yarn, in my thinking, doesn’t count as adding to stash. I certainly don’t count what I inherited from a deceased knitting buddy. It’s there, and it does take up space, but I don’t consider it the same as yarn I actually paid for - secondhand or new.
I know that I use more than I acquire because every time I put my leftovers away and redo my colors I'm able to consolidate bins.
Once, I mentioned to a coworker that I was using leftover Phentex (extruded olefin fibre) to make a rug for my children’s room. I was inundated with everyone’s leftovers! Result: Ravelry: JessicaJean's Super Scrappy Rug ca. 1978The only time I can remember getting free yarn is when my MIL gave me some yarn and fabrics about 20+ years ago.
I know that I use more than I acquire because every time I put my leftovers away and redo my colors I'm able to consolidate bins.
Another time, another mother was watching me knit/crochet while our children were taking swimming lessons. She asked me if I would be interested in some unwanted yarn she had. I was, and drove to her house. I hadn’t been expecting her ‘box’ to be the box her washing machine had come in!!! I was fixed for yarn for many months, after spending a full month sorting the tangled mass into individual balls.
Most recently, the daughter of a deceased knitting buddy asked if I would like to take any of her mother’s considerable stash, before she trashed it. I called another knitting buddy, and we loaded both our cars and a guy - friend of the daughter - loaded the rest into his van to bring to my house. I gave away a lot if it, but there’s a ton still to use.
I doubt I’ll ever run out of knittable fibres!
Oh my! Color me green with envy.Once, I mentioned to a coworker that I was using leftover Phentex (extruded olefin fibre) to make a rug for my children’s room. I was inundated with everyone’s leftovers! Result: Ravelry: JessicaJean's Super Scrappy Rug ca. 1978
Another time, another mother was watching me knit/crochet while our children were taking swimming lessons. She asked me if I would be interested in some unwanted yarn she had. I was, and drove to her house. I hadn’t been expecting her ‘box’ to be the box her washing machine had come in!!! I was fixed for yarn for many months, after spending a full month sorting the tangled mass into individual balls.
Most recently, the daughter of a deceased knitting buddy asked if I would like to take any of her mother’s considerable stash, before she trashed it. I called another knitting buddy, and we loaded both our cars and a guy - friend of the daughter - loaded the rest into his van to bring to my house. I gave away a lot if it, but there’s a ton still to use.
I doubt I’ll ever run out of knittable fibres!
Hello, my first post. I’m on my 9 th repeat and enjoying the pattern, although, I’ve learned that I can’t be doing anything else while knitting this - no talking and especially no television. I’m using sizes 6 and 4 and my sections are measuring 5.5 in. My suggestions on the patterns have already been mentioned in previous posts.
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That’s looking great!!Hello, my first post. I’m on my 9 th repeat and enjoying the pattern, although, I’ve learned that I can’t be doing anything else while knitting this - no talking and especially no television. I’m using sizes 6 and 4 and my sections are measuring 5.5 in. My suggestions on the patterns have already been mentioned in previous posts.
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I’m liking it so much, that I am already planning on making it a second time, after I finish the test-knit.
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