tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post5240352707212070824..comments2023-10-29T06:49:09.787-04:00Comments on Shameka Knits: New to bloggingShamekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02071462532197005589noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-18076051118495095592007-01-18T02:07:00.000-05:002007-01-18T02:07:00.000-05:00Hello Stacee,
I just wanted to keep you info...Hello Stacee,<br /> I just wanted to keep you informed about my progress with the CPH using Wool Ease. I did my swatch, and I really didn't like the feel of the fabric, and decided not to do a whole sweater with it. This particular color (White Multi #301 has little flecks of iridescent glitter, and I think that is making the fabric feel rougher than it should be. I spoke to one of my knitting buddies, and she said that wool ease usually knits up softer than my swatch, and that there should be no problems with blocking. I have decided to change to Cascade 220, since I found the color that I reallly wanted, and the gauge is the same as well as the fabric. I hope my response was able to satisfy your curiosity about using Wool-ease.Shamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071462532197005589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-8833305256661527332007-01-15T20:45:00.000-05:002007-01-15T20:45:00.000-05:00Stacee
I feel really horrible for saying this, ...Stacee<br /> I feel really horrible for saying this, but I haven't made any progress. :-( I got really caught up making hats for family members, and haven't even got past the swatching stage. I wish I could be of more help. I will be sure to keep my blog updated with my progress and many pics, once there is something to show. However, I am now concerned about the blocking too. My first concern was the gauge of 18 stitches/4 inches as opposed to 17 stitches/4 inches with the donegal tweed. But, after calculating the measurements for a 36" bust sweater, I have found that "theoretically" the sweater will really be closer to 34". And since that is my true size, I think I should be okay. I like my sweaters to be close-fitting, personally.<br />I will block my first section after it is finished, and let you know if there are any issues.Shamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071462532197005589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-89307312740219767232007-01-14T16:00:00.000-05:002007-01-14T16:00:00.000-05:00I wanted to ask a question or two about the CPH yo...I wanted to ask a question or two about the CPH you're doing... I had originally joined the CPH KAL (version one), but got hung up just before seaming my sleeves onto the body and haven't gotten around to re-joining the new CPHKAL. Anyway, I'm wondering whether or not you've made progress on yours using wool ease? The biggest question/concern I have is whether or not the yarn will allow enough blocking since it's got a decent percentage of acrylic in it. Please let me know what you're finding so far, if you wouldn't mind!!<br /><br />StaceeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-17289225657353109742007-01-03T16:15:00.000-05:002007-01-03T16:15:00.000-05:00I love Carols Daughter's products too. I actually ...I love Carols Daughter's products too. I actually use the Lemon & Rose hand cream but I am absolutely in love with her hair care products. My natural hair just soaks her Hair Milk right up!<br /><br />Good luck with the sweaterHarlem Purlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982796206078721723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-72639054296784202532006-12-30T17:50:00.000-05:002006-12-30T17:50:00.000-05:00I know, I am such a late bloomer...LOL!!! I just b...I know, I am such a late bloomer...LOL!!! I just bought the book Modular Knits, and they have really great patterns for variegated yarns. Your dyed yarns will go perfect with the patterns. I guess that is why I am excited to try it. Nothing like a book of new patterns to get you motivated. <br />But first, I must finish the sweater. I started a second sweater using Moda Dea Cache'(Knit Simple holiday 2006 magazine - bell-sleeved top) I had already made a hat and scarf set for my mom using the yarn, and yes, I will be posting the pics soon. However, the pattern is calling for size 13 needles, and that makes it look very lacy, which I do not want for a thick/thin variegated yarn. So, I have to re-swatch... I am getting so annoyed at this. I always have to change the pattern somehow. I guess this is all preparation for being a great knitwear designer. That is what I get for trying to buy all of the yarn on sale at Michaels, and make a sweater out of it. By the way, it is $3 a skein, and it gets surprisingly soft once it is knit, even though it is pure wool. Or maybe because I slather Carol's Daughter's Almond Cookie Shea Souflee on my hands every time I knit. Try it, I am sure you would love it. Oh, the yarn I am replacing with Moda Dea is Musique by Crystal Palace.. I just didn't see any colors I really likedShamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071462532197005589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-41176825621180958972006-12-30T17:46:00.000-05:002006-12-30T17:46:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071462532197005589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-901241309475806855.post-68422219183069967922006-12-30T10:42:00.000-05:002006-12-30T10:42:00.000-05:00Hey girl,
took you long enough to get your own b...Hey girl, <br /><br />took you long enough to get your own blog(smile). I still haven't done a sweater for myself yet so I'm right there with you. <br /><br />You should try dyeing, it's fun. Try it out with Kool aid first just to get the hang of it. I used Paton's wool my fist time which is like a little over 5 bucks a skein so it's really not that expensive.<br /><br />Good to hear from you and I can't wait to see what creative things you have in store.<br /><br />ChanteHarlem Purlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982796206078721723noreply@blogger.com