tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post2171114402631249595..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Gauge the Situation: Worsted Project CompleteK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-28477741396352273592012-10-17T22:22:59.804-04:002012-10-17T22:22:59.804-04:00We do indeed. I like those arm warmers. They sure ...We do indeed. I like those arm warmers. They sure are Flashdance :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-50483787680604001352012-10-17T22:22:06.692-04:002012-10-17T22:22:06.692-04:00Thank you! It is very warm and heavy. I know what ...Thank you! It is very warm and heavy. I know what you mean about getting those hot flashes - though temp regulation sounds much more polite!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23121383262056238222012-10-17T22:21:22.885-04:002012-10-17T22:21:22.885-04:00I hope she's really going to enjoy it. I'm...I hope she's really going to enjoy it. I'm so glad to hear you concur with my perspective on the yarn. You know, I really like the Rialto chunky, the Cashmerino DK and the baby, but the Cashmerino aran is sub par. I couldn't believe how many joins were in each ball of 120 yards.<br /><br />I'll check out Ravelry to see your latest project. What's your handle there?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-18003018075445888062012-10-17T22:17:10.216-04:002012-10-17T22:17:10.216-04:00Thank you Josie. I think it's really important...Thank you Josie. I think it's really important to figure out what works best on ourselves. I think the thicker yarns do look frumpier on small, busty frames.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-16276122917484188772012-10-15T14:55:50.907-04:002012-10-15T14:55:50.907-04:00Wow, we both have lucky moms this week in the knit...Wow, we both have lucky moms this week in the knitting department!<br /><br />I think the sweater is beautiful and that there is nothing homespun about it. BUT I understand where you are coming from. I just finished arm warmers and they feel very home knit to me. Too bad that this didn't work out! Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-72950282448817686722012-10-15T10:52:39.979-04:002012-10-15T10:52:39.979-04:00The sweater is lovely. I like worsted weight yarn...The sweater is lovely. I like worsted weight yarn, but I'm with you on that it is not for me. It is just too heavy and warm most of the time that I can't justify spending the time to make a sweater of it. Since I am a "woman of a certain age" and often have temperature regulation issues, I need garments that are lighter. The sweater is very pretty and I think you are too hard on the flaws. Thanks for sharing your work and your experience with this one. VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-24603010349465439482012-10-15T05:12:00.454-04:002012-10-15T05:12:00.454-04:00This is a really beautiful knit and you're mum...This is a really beautiful knit and you're mum will be thrilled I think. That said I've had two knits in this yarn and never again. It's just too drapey and does have a distinct halo, which I'm happy to avoid if possible.<br />I'm currently knitting in 4ply lambswool and loving it. It might take longer to get to a finished garment (I'm not the worlds fastest knitter) but the less bulky garment is worth it. <br />Hope you're feeling better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-88396459165457248032012-10-14T20:34:50.188-04:002012-10-14T20:34:50.188-04:00You've done a beautiful job on the knitting, w...You've done a beautiful job on the knitting, what a shame you won't wear it yourself. After many disappointments I now only ever knit fingering/sport weight garments for myself, despite loving how dk and worsted look on others. I think you need biggish shoulders and a smallish bust to pull off the 'comfy cozy' look. Those of us with bigger busts and smaller frames just look kind of lumpy and frumpy in thicker yarns (well I do anyway!). There are many beautiful patterns for fine gauge yarns out there - they just take flippin' ages to knit!Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688299041791755983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-36180006671432151852012-10-14T18:44:17.568-04:002012-10-14T18:44:17.568-04:00I appreciate your saying this because "hand k...I appreciate your saying this because "hand knit" is my least favourite adjective ever. I really think she's going to love it and I think it will fit her frame very well.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-120686758191646812012-10-14T18:42:56.151-04:002012-10-14T18:42:56.151-04:00Thank you!Thank you!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-87264595414092057732012-10-14T18:42:46.241-04:002012-10-14T18:42:46.241-04:00I intuited this, you know, based on lots of conver...I intuited this, you know, based on lots of conversations we've had about knitting preferences. I mean, all I have to do is look in my closet to prove it. (Or should I say, the floor of my bedroom, this week :-)) I went to your Ravelry page to figure out which sweater you're knitting in the Noro but I can't seem to find it. Which one is it?<br /><br />It's good to know these things. This sweater took SO MUCH YARN. It got hard to maneuver, like half way through. At the last sleeve it seemed I was fighting with a small furry animal.<br /><br />But I think it looks awesome on the designer and many of the other ladies who have made it. We all just have our own preferences...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-5231500983365476742012-10-14T18:39:16.729-04:002012-10-14T18:39:16.729-04:00Thanks Pam! I just don't see the need to add m...Thanks Pam! I just don't see the need to add more bulk when it obscures my narrowness and makes it hard to tell one lump from another :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-79746120036151825902012-10-14T17:25:08.054-04:002012-10-14T17:25:08.054-04:00I don't think it looks "hand knit".....I don't think it looks "hand knit"... It's really lovely! Your Mum is so lucky to get it!Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-27525502403745258342012-10-14T16:16:57.918-04:002012-10-14T16:16:57.918-04:00This is beautiful!!This is beautiful!!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-32086503974670824962012-10-14T14:53:14.745-04:002012-10-14T14:53:14.745-04:00I'm gradually learning that I'm not a fan ...I'm gradually learning that I'm not a fan of worsted-weight knits for myself. That realization is a long time coming, and I still fight it. . .currently knitting a pullover in Noro worsted. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-62708398789898528952012-10-14T14:50:03.258-04:002012-10-14T14:50:03.258-04:00It's a gorgeous result - I love it. I just l...It's a gorgeous result - I love it. I just learned to knit and wow! This is amazing.<br />I tend to agree with you on the sweather bulk. I don't wear anything but cashmere or merino. Ever. I'm pretty bulky through my chest/back compared to my hips/legs. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.com