Who else knits?
Eva
was. I have been knitting lately (though scarves are all I can manage) and
would like to talk about knitting if you want.
Eva
buzzard
Long long ago, my grandmother taught me to crochet and knit; but
I forgot how to knit. By now I may have forgotten how to crochet.
(haven't tried it in awhile, and i didn't do much of it when i did)
I crocheted several things that go on a glass; what'r they called?
"cup holder"? "coaster"? Its that thing you put around a drink
that insulates it and keeps it from dripping condensation on
whatever surface you set it down on. most of them you see are
made of some kind of foam. Mine are made of yarn.
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Buzzard
Eva
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I think it's called a drink cozy. Does that ring a bell?
Eva
buzzard
> "buzzard" scribbled:
>> Quoth Eva:
>>> Someone here once mentioned that she knitted, and I can't remember who it
>>> was. I have been knitting lately (though scarves are all I can manage)
>>> and would like to talk about knitting if you want.
>> Long long ago, my grandmother taught me to crochet and knit; but
>> I forgot how to knit. By now I may have forgotten how to crochet.
>> (haven't tried it in awhile, and i didn't do much of it when i did)
>>
>> I crocheted several things that go on a glass; what'r they called?
>> "cup holder"? "coaster"? Its that thing you put around a drink
>> that insulates it and keeps it from dripping condensation on
>> whatever surface you set it down on. most of them you see are
>> made of some kind of foam. Mine are made of yarn.
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> I think it's called a drink cozy. Does that ring a bell?
Yeah, I think I've heard them called that.
I keep wanting to give it at least a *somewhat* macho name,
like "beverage insulator", or "anti-condensation device"...
I was thinking there was another word for it, but heck if I
can remember what word that was; so "drink cozy" it is.
Out of curiosity: When ppl knit things like sweaters, do they
knit them all in one piece, or do they knit them in sections,
and then knit the sections together afterwards?
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Buzzard
RedPanda204
> Out of curiosity: When ppl knit things like sweaters, do they
> knit them all in one piece, or do they knit them in sections,
> and then knit the sections together afterwards?
>
I haven't done a lot of knitting, but the few sweaters I made were done
in a couple of sections. For some, the body was done as two pieces
(front and back), and the sleeves were done separately and then
attached. I did another one that was just two pieces, front and back.
I can't really think of the logistics of a one-piece knit sweater.
My husband has done more knitting and crocheting than I have, because I
lack the patience to actually finish a project that takes that long. I
prefer more "instant gratification" crafts like wire-wrap jewelry,
baking, and fabric painting.
RedPanda (off to remove some cakes from the oven)
Eva
>
> Out of curiosity: When ppl knit things like sweaters, do they
> knit them all in one piece, or do they knit them in sections,
> and then knit the sections together afterwards?
>
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Usually in sections, and then they sew them together. That's why I only
make scarves at this point in time.
I know there is also a way to make raglan-sleeved sweaters "from the top
down" (i.e. all in one piece) using circular needles. Maybe some day I'll
try that. Sewing pieces together is a big pain in the butt.
Eva