tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post4131448294427661407..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Hat Tricks - finally!!Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-45290750441097659702013-10-06T18:00:15.968-05:002013-10-06T18:00:15.968-05:00I saw that on Ravelry! Left you a comment over th...I saw that on Ravelry! Left you a comment over there :-) GReat pattern, isn't it?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-23313286298972877442013-10-06T13:26:48.402-05:002013-10-06T13:26:48.402-05:00I haven't watched the video yet because I'...I haven't watched the video yet because I'm not in a place where audio is appropriate at the moment. :) I did want to tell you that I knit this hat with Malabrigo Twist for my sister-in-law who has lost her hair because of chemo and it's fantastic! She loves it. Thanks for bringing the pattern to my attention!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036694874881658266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85742872354194048552013-10-06T09:44:35.290-05:002013-10-06T09:44:35.290-05:00Oooh, yes! Maybe a video update of new yarns!
Al...Oooh, yes! Maybe a video update of new yarns!<br /><br />Although I don't rehearse, I do spend a fair bit of time thinking about what I want to cover in each video, so I guess it's not totally off the cuff!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56635933132354521092013-10-04T18:09:02.368-05:002013-10-04T18:09:02.368-05:00I love your videos! Even if you don't rehearse...I love your videos! Even if you don't rehearse, you are clear and very organised when you shoot...many videocasters could learn from watching these...!! (and you know I love your voice!)<br /><br />I promise to do some video one day so you can hear my voice too...Lindahttp://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-38566259634045181702013-10-04T16:41:46.361-05:002013-10-04T16:41:46.361-05:00I never heard flip flop - what does that mean? I&...I never heard flip flop - what does that mean? I'm so curious!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55406046322750520022013-10-04T15:35:57.475-05:002013-10-04T15:35:57.475-05:00Great trick. I usually flip flop the beginning and...Great trick. I usually flip flop the beginning and the end but I guess if I were to sell a beanie, I should do a better finishing technique like that.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6870799794135229762013-10-04T12:42:46.380-05:002013-10-04T12:42:46.380-05:00Yes, you can do this for anything you'd knit i...Yes, you can do this for anything you'd knit in the round: hats, mittens, socks, sweaters.<br /><br />I've never heard of crossing the first two stitches to join the round! (Doesn't mean it's not a thing though!) The knitting itself will join the round though - this just makes it a little neater with less "touch up" at the finishing stage. I also think it is less visible than crossing the first and last stitches of a round.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81493489193408352742013-10-04T10:45:20.141-05:002013-10-04T10:45:20.141-05:00Cool tip! I guess yo could do that for sweaters in...Cool tip! I guess yo could do that for sweaters in the round too. One question, I'm a newish knitter so excuse me if this is a silly question, but don't you have to do something like crossing the first stitches to join them when knitting in the round? Or when do you have to do that. I'm confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63438541117856059712013-10-04T07:47:19.908-05:002013-10-04T07:47:19.908-05:00I just giggle every time someone says that (althou...I just giggle every time someone says that (although I appreciate it!) because really I just turn on the camera and start talking! Not too professional, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-8495843759200899592013-10-04T07:46:25.575-05:002013-10-04T07:46:25.575-05:00Thanks, Sabs! I've got a couple ideas for vid...Thanks, Sabs! I've got a couple ideas for videos with DPNs, but if you have specific things you'd like to know, please tell!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-72855427971736943342013-10-04T07:45:27.930-05:002013-10-04T07:45:27.930-05:00I mostly have the needles I need now, because I bo...I mostly have the needles I need now, because I bought them project by project over the years. So it really didn't feel like a huge investment since it was spread out like that!<br /><br />I'm not a fan of magic loop because it really slows me down. And makes me have to look away from the TV ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-3213507317558940872013-10-04T07:44:03.268-05:002013-10-04T07:44:03.268-05:00Thanks, Evelyn! Working on it! YouTube is making...Thanks, Evelyn! Working on it! YouTube is making things a little difficult at the moment - I made a second video and can't get it to load on the blog! Grrrrr!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63206460564022535282013-10-04T07:42:41.156-05:002013-10-04T07:42:41.156-05:00Isn't it fun to hear other bloggers' voice...Isn't it fun to hear other bloggers' voices?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85910968350068602942013-10-04T07:42:17.733-05:002013-10-04T07:42:17.733-05:00Thanks, Jo!Thanks, Jo!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-37514932048887785822013-10-04T07:13:03.147-05:002013-10-04T07:13:03.147-05:00You are so good at making these videos Gail!You are so good at making these videos Gail!Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85958803850039678792013-10-04T04:28:55.997-05:002013-10-04T04:28:55.997-05:00Hi Gail, thanks for that, it's perfect! And yo...Hi Gail, thanks for that, it's perfect! And you have a very good instructive (but friendly!) voice. I would love to see some more tips, especially DPNs please! I'm still scared of them...Sabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703598193765211309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-58125069280438566832013-10-04T02:40:03.213-05:002013-10-04T02:40:03.213-05:00Excellent tip, thank you! Excellent tip, thank you! Kristen Rettighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00176342218828307690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-82644942116707778632013-10-03T20:20:39.372-05:002013-10-03T20:20:39.372-05:00I always use larger cord lengths (I buy 40s mostly...I always use larger cord lengths (I buy 40s mostly) cuz a bigger needle works for more stuff, but then I end up magic looping the hat! You've shown me why a 16 inch needle is a good thing to own. Would that I'd got the Addi interchangeable kit before spending a bomb on the needles individually...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63597518976980061362013-10-03T19:54:20.185-05:002013-10-03T19:54:20.185-05:00Oh Gail ~ I felt like I was sitting you next to yo...Oh Gail ~ I felt like I was sitting you next to you while watching your video! I always begin my knitting-in-the-round projects like you suggested and it works beautifully. You must make more videos!Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741932078378446322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49606105341975592322013-10-03T19:30:30.055-05:002013-10-03T19:30:30.055-05:00This is a great tip! I didn't know that. And...This is a great tip! I didn't know that. And I loved hearing your voice! Thanks for sharing the video. sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538364104606258790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60957449700289326012013-10-03T18:45:59.773-05:002013-10-03T18:45:59.773-05:00I've learned so much from you Gail! I'll h...I've learned so much from you Gail! I'll have to remember this one :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.com