KAL Oct 7-13 *Knit the funk away!*

[EskimoStitches]

Originally Posted by clothdiapercrunchy TEchnical question... How do you all keep count of your stitches/rows? Im having a hard time. I feel like a space cadet. Im like is that row 6 or 7? ://////

You count the V or U (upside down) humps of the purls. You DO count the row on the needles. You do NOT count the cast on row. I was given some bad information on this so I researched it myself and the queen of all things technical knitting actually has addressed this issue.

You can also get a counter app or hand counter and a stitch marker (yarn or thread works if you don't have "pretty" ones) and each time you get to it, you click your counter.

[808mamaof3]

Originally Posted by stevensmom it's both boyish and girlish I would go with the girly one since it would take less yarn...but I want to make steven something

Thanks! Finally caught up to read the first post on the MKAL. I'm in...now to decide if I want to splurge and use my pretty madtosh dk that was earmarked for a cardi for me....or scrounge up pp to buy some Color Adventures yarn. She had this really pretty coral color and I'm a sucker for that color. FX no one snags it before I get my pp in order, lol.

Originally Posted by stevensmom get the ebook for 18 or the pattern for 2?

I just did the $2 pattern. I refuse to spend that much money on a ebook that is sight unseen...but then again I'm a cheapo. I figured if I like the MKAL enough, I'll wait for her next pattern co-op sale

Originally Posted by knibert I didn't think of that but I did comment it looked like he had a visor. Biden did remind of a clown or a used car salesman when he does that toothy grin (are those dentures?) He should stop doing that. Put them two together and Ryan looks way to young to do anything presidental. IDK how old Biden is, but he was talking about sittinga the table w/Reagan and I think that makes him looking pretty good for the age he must be.

Even with his Peewee Herman hair, I think Ryan is cute...regardless of his politics. DH said he knew why I watched...my motivation was definitely not politically motivated.

[OrangeBananas]

Originally Posted by EmpressPurl So mad at Judah this morning...the boy hasn't been fond of wool since birth and he's also apparently too good for Rios as well. So much for his green romper. Looks like a listing on Spots kind of day...I still have to sell his barely worn newbie diapes and wool too. *sigh*

I can't use wool on Memphis because he picks holes into it, and with his CP he doesn't quite understand that he isn't supposed to. So now I have all this boyish yarn that I probably won't use, booo.


Morning ladies Nothing much to report this morning, just started up on my overalls again.

[blairmarie333]

Originally Posted by bea2269 Hey ladies! Knitting newbie here. I've lurked all week trying to make sure I can keep up with you all. You sure move quick. The deal was sealed with all the foodie talk. I love to eat and cook!! I'm Brandy. My DH and I have 4 kids ranging from 9 years to 16 months. I'm begging for another, but I have been vetoed. My WIP is a scarf for one of my twins. It is just a cheap acrylic yarn, because I was afraid to try the good stuff. As far as Paul Ryan goes, I can't decide what I think. At one angle, he is pretty attractive, but then at another, he looks like a turtle. He definitely has PeeWee Herman hair! He's cuter than Biden though.

for another newbie!

[stevensmom]

yeah I think I'll do the $2 pattern then

[Scaethach]

Originally Posted by EskimoStitches You count the V or U (upside down) humps of the purls. You DO count the row on the needles. You do NOT count the cast on row. I was given some bad information on this so I researched it myself and the queen of all things technical knitting actually has addressed this issue. You can also get a counter app or hand counter and a stitch marker (yarn or thread works if you don't have "pretty" ones) and each time you get to it, you click your counter.

I'm curious who you define as the queen of technical knitting is. (My mind says yarn harlot, I want to know who you mean!)

[stevensmom]

[stevensmom]

okay help me find 650 yards of dk weight yarn for Steven's sweater...preferably sw.

if not then I'll do acrylic

[EskimoStitches]

Originally Posted by Scaethach I'm curious who you define as the queen of technical knitting is. (My mind says yarn harlot, I want to know who you mean!)

Oh she is. But also techknitter. I suppose they share the throne. But, well, it better be a big throne so there is knitting (elbow) room.

[EskimoStitches]

Originally Posted by stevensmom okay help me find 650 yards of dk weight yarn for Steven's sweater...preferably sw. if not then I'll do acrylic

I die a little inside every time I see that word.