tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post4368612411007044963..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Miette 8: Fixing MistakesGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-1982848241091609672013-09-12T12:32:40.669-05:002013-09-12T12:32:40.669-05:00Yes, I am THE Gail, LOL! Nice to "meet"...Yes, I am THE Gail, LOL! Nice to "meet" you - I have heard of you from Andrea. Will have to go over and explore your blog!<br /><br />And the knitting will get faster - just like anything, it's all about practice!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-41840476664463403082013-09-12T10:13:49.940-05:002013-09-12T10:13:49.940-05:00This is genius! I've started highlighting each...This is genius! I've started highlighting each stitch after finishing it...I realize it's slow but good for a beginner I guess. BTW I realize you are THE Gail that met up with Andrea from Canada...small world!Sewing Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337829909003253138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16305374122239005182012-04-19T10:21:01.896-05:002012-04-19T10:21:01.896-05:00Glad you're on the right track! Your piece lo...Glad you're on the right track! Your piece looks great! Thanks for the pictures!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-15666628068899146622012-04-19T10:17:49.952-05:002012-04-19T10:17:49.952-05:00I just went to her blog and read the pattern notes...I just went to her blog and read the pattern notes. Now I understand! I'll keep knitting. I added pictures (finally) so you can see the yarn.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278221810109796975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-80131989001358016492012-04-19T09:51:38.658-05:002012-04-19T09:51:38.658-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278221810109796975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-82802502779305763952012-04-19T08:04:18.409-05:002012-04-19T08:04:18.409-05:00Row 25 is a wrong side row (purl). Here's wha...Row 25 is a wrong side row (purl). Here's what I did: after I finished row 24, I cut my yarn and used the long-tail cast on to cast on 10 stitches, using the end of the needle I would have used if I were going to just knit the next row. Once I had my 10 stitches cast on, I continued across the purl row to the end, then used the "knitting on" cast on to add 10 stitches to the other side.<br /><br />Andi recommends doing it this way so that one side of the front neck doesn't end up being one row higher than the other side. (Under the FAQ section on the pattern page of her blog.)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-73644423620429884302012-04-18T22:38:42.391-05:002012-04-18T22:38:42.391-05:00Ok. So I'm on row 20 so I'm approaching t...Ok. So I'm on row 20 so I'm approaching that row 25 mark. I don't really understand what I'm supposed to do there. This is soooo fun!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278221810109796975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35128737089581685982012-04-18T22:26:39.979-05:002012-04-18T22:26:39.979-05:00You guys aren't alone - I messed up my first t...You guys aren't alone - I messed up my first try and had to rip it out! <br /><br />You don't have to rewrite every row. I'd suggest just doing it for the first six rows (the horizontal lace) and after that it's just the beginnings and ends of the rows, not the whole thing. And tomorrow I'm giving you charts for the lace panels that come after you've cast on those 10 extra stitches at the fronts.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13400844096263176662012-04-18T22:24:04.018-05:002012-04-18T22:24:04.018-05:00I had a rough start as well. I was able to tink i...I had a rough start as well. I was able to tink in the places where I had blown it. I would not have been able to if I wasn't following your stitch counts. I love the vertical instructions idea! That is what is so difficult for me...the very looonnngg instruction line. I am, seriously, so impatient though! Rewriting everything out that way may kill me ;)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278221810109796975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-8324394494347714652012-04-18T21:01:48.397-05:002012-04-18T21:01:48.397-05:00I hope they were helpful, Jo!I hope they were helpful, Jo!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78125662196569727332012-04-18T21:01:20.205-05:002012-04-18T21:01:20.205-05:00Yes, unfortunately some of these things are best d...Yes, unfortunately some of these things are best demonstrated in real life, and as you say, experience will really help one understand the architecture of knitting. I'm really hoping no one has too many troubles!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6059460317419972242012-04-18T20:55:56.493-05:002012-04-18T20:55:56.493-05:00Thank you for the tips! I'm about to put up a...Thank you for the tips! I'm about to put up a blog post with my progress and thoughts on mistakes too. Still got a lot to learn! :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-62550167930462532002012-04-18T19:00:30.817-05:002012-04-18T19:00:30.817-05:00The key to being successful at knitting is knowing...The key to being successful at knitting is knowing how to fix the mistakes,IMO. You of all people know, Gail, how many traumatizing experiences I've had with lifelines and tinking lacework! :-) My knitting helper, at my LYS, gave me confidence to stop with the lifelines. Knitting a LOT in a short space taught me how to go backwards - you can only make the same stitch so many times before you figure out how to undo it.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19965497486829669002012-04-18T12:52:11.121-05:002012-04-18T12:52:11.121-05:00I think all this info is good for the sweater you&...I think all this info is good for the sweater you're doing right now too!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6970793674157035342012-04-18T12:51:27.521-05:002012-04-18T12:51:27.521-05:00I'm working on making some charts for the lace...I'm working on making some charts for the lace too. Being a very visual person, charts are so much easier for me!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-26251602540483935532012-04-18T12:28:30.803-05:002012-04-18T12:28:30.803-05:00Excellent idea! This helps to visualize what is h...Excellent idea! This helps to visualize what is happening.Kristen Rettighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00176342218828307690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35757116200872619892012-04-18T12:16:33.051-05:002012-04-18T12:16:33.051-05:00Writing the pattern out vertical is what I do with...Writing the pattern out vertical is what I do with each pattern I knit, especially sweaters. It make it so much easier to just check off as I go down the line, especially if there are raglan increases that I need to keep up with. <br />I need to hurry and finish my project so I can cast on yours. I love all the help you have offered.Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.com