Comments on: I’m knitting another sweater: nearly there, no really

By: Daphne

Daphne — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:49:29 +0000

I think we have some of the bryspun circs at Hilltop -- try calling to check for the size you want before you trek up there: 282 1332.

By: val

val — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:06:41 +0000

I never would've thought of an orange zipper. Sounds great!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:32:19 +0000

Tip about working with cotton yarn (from the No Sheep For You book): When you weave in the ends, you can use a really sharp needle and basically sew the ends back in on itself, so stab the yarn you wove previously to sort of lock it into itself. If that doesn't make sense, the book has pictures that probably do!

By: TheBon

TheBon — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:01:33 +0000

My experience with the Bryspuns is diametrically opposite to Grumperina's. I wanted to like the Bryspuns, I really did. [They're made by an Oregon company and distributed by a local company] but I hate them. I bought them for a laceweight shawl and the joins really filled me with rage, my stitches would constantly stick on them. I also hate the points. The weird scoop-y thing doesn't work for me, it slowed me way down. They are light, and if you do like the points then they may work well for you, but I know I've talked to other knitters who also hated them for the reasons I mention.

By: barrie

barrie — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:48:55 +0000

i've wondered about throwing my "too big" ufo in the dryer. i'm almost done and can already tell it's gonna be just a tad wide. i know the dryer won't make it baby size, but i'm hoping it'll fix it enough so i don't have to rip it up and start all over.

thoughts?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:42:57 +0000

The orange zipper sounds wicked cool. Can't wait to see it!

By: megan

megan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:33:30 +0000

I highly recommend taking the time to reknit something you don't like. I've never regretted taking longer to make it into something I'll actually wear!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:47:17 +0000

I think I will be reknitting my Ribby with as few seems as possible. Mine turned out way too big. Your's looks nice! I love the idea of an orange zipper.