tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post6890826964828396260..comments2024-01-23T10:48:29.851-08:00Comments on In Stitches: Answering QuestionsSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-40636298638053490432019-08-13T03:41:49.714-07:002019-08-13T03:41:49.714-07:00great nice socks....great nice socks....Weaveron Textilehttp://www.weaveron.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-33791410212620325482012-01-19T12:13:29.446-08:002012-01-19T12:13:29.446-08:00I'm about to wear a hole in the first pair of ...I'm about to wear a hole in the first pair of socks I knit and I'm heart broken. I am going to try darning them since most of the sock is still in great condition.<br /><br />I wonder how well Polypays takes dye?Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-33202092902925451952012-01-18T11:18:08.649-08:002012-01-18T11:18:08.649-08:00Supplementary threads (like nylon) don't work ...Supplementary threads (like nylon) don't work - the soft yarn wears away anyway, and you're left with the thread - a hole, but not holey.<br /><br />Thanks for the "rest of the story" on Becky - how courageous for your family to take her in in those times, and make such a difference in her life!<br /><br />Ok... So why are you weighting your yarn? You really shouldn't. When it gets wet again, the twist will come back.<br /><br />If there's only 1/4 of a twist in the skein as it comes off the bobbin, that will come out in washing it and just hanging. Any more than 1/4 of a twist in the skein, and you need to make sure you're watching how you ply (over- or under-plying). As I recall, you and I have the same problem - under-plying. Add and extra treadle when you're plying a length and see if that makes a difference...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421589409738817614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-45471550063104720862012-01-18T08:13:48.923-08:002012-01-18T08:13:48.923-08:00I never got far enough along with Noro socks to se...I never got far enough along with Noro socks to see how they'd wear, although I had my doubts. I hated knitting with it, kept kinking up....so I gave the few skeins I had away.Cindie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00417973211775970549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-35068977513112621772012-01-18T08:06:41.475-08:002012-01-18T08:06:41.475-08:00I've always wondered about Noro myself. I lov...I've always wondered about Noro myself. I love the colours but a couple of skeins I felt, were kind of scratchy and I have a fairly high tolerance for wool. It would be lovely in a woven or knitted scarf though.<br /><br />Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. How wonderful to have memories of such strength and love!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-89001662205782106132012-01-18T05:28:42.761-08:002012-01-18T05:28:42.761-08:00Have you tried using that supplementary thread on ...Have you tried using that supplementary thread on the toe and heel?? Along with the yarn you are using?Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-43430784015058034962012-01-18T05:13:36.283-08:002012-01-18T05:13:36.283-08:00Thanks for the "rest of the story"...you...Thanks for the "rest of the story"...you could be a Paul Harvey wannabe!<br /><br />Noro...you could weave it with wool and do differential shrinkage scarves. I did a blog post about that project a couple years ago.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226371437929271405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-58937997213463457482012-01-18T04:45:43.031-08:002012-01-18T04:45:43.031-08:00For the socks, adding a second strand of a special...For the socks, adding a second strand of a special reinforcing toe/heel yarn maybe, one with a good mix of nylon/wool?<br /><br /> I think your tunic is marvelous! Pattern details please!<br />Love the fabric. I don't feel the love with knits either.<br />Frankly, they aren't the most flattering fabrics on me.<br />I do find working with cotton blend interlock a bit easier and more stable, but single knits....you are brave! Well done.<br />Interesting story about Becky and I know exactly what you mean about sewing and love. My Grandmother was my personal seamstress from birth until I was well into my teens and into t's and sloppy ragged jeans. Putting on one of her beautiful garments was like wrapping yourself in a big warm granny hug.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-53899924730386065102012-01-18T04:27:51.256-08:002012-01-18T04:27:51.256-08:00I love Noro, too, but worry about its longevity. ...I love Noro, too, but worry about its longevity. I'm making a pair now of some socks the owner of our LYS recommended from Ravelry, Harika socks by Stephanie van der Linden. They pair Noro with a solid to give them some strength. Plus, their beautiful!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308570073032398834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30398829.post-20256817243572136652012-01-17T23:14:22.424-08:002012-01-17T23:14:22.424-08:00But your shirt is lovely!But your shirt is lovely!Marion B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15587172713661489822noreply@blogger.com