Real, Wooly, Yarn

On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:42:01 GMT, spewed forth :

::jealousy::

But that's ok. I spent my August mad money on another sweater's worth of Bendigo since one of the knitting cronies is placing an order this week. I'm getting the 8-ply this time as I'd like to knit something on needles a bit bigger than 2.5mm but still have that gansey look.

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I don't know about you two, I am getting a little jealous!!!

Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

Ooo. I'd like to see photos of this at some point. I like gansies (ganseys?) and I'm wondering about making a Tunisian crochet one at some point in my future.

We picked out all the stuff for the new house this week and finalized the construction plans yesterday afternoon. When discussing the fireplace and lighting elements in the downstairs living room, the designer we are working with asked me "What kinds of things will you be doing in that room?" DME just rolled his eyes. I got launched into a discussion about crochet and knitting, and proceeded to show her on the floor plan exactly where my proposed work area was, as well as where the wool and cotton would be stored (built-in shelves in that room where I can put big baskets of fibers -- I get hot flashes thinking about it).

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have actually built my yarn stash storage directly into the new house. My husband must love me very much to allow it.

Wow! That is great! Congratulations.

Higs, Katherine

On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:50:09 GMT, Threnody spewed forth :

That's progress.

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On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:50:09 GMT, Threnody spewed forth :

Whatever space you've already reserved: triple it, you'll want it later :D

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I am curious. What exactly is the problem? Why do they look so bad?

Roger.

I had trouble getting uniform tension, and with the high stitch definition, every stitch that was not exactly the same tension stood out like a sore thumb. I think it has to do with the elasticity of the yarn, I am sure there is some little technique that will turn that elasticity into a virtue, but there is learning curve standing between me and beauty right now.

I had not knit anything that ugly in years.

Aaron