tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post5802366778001533901..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Starmore ProgressGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33232384026511012052013-11-07T08:52:28.425-06:002013-11-07T08:52:28.425-06:00Well, writing a pattern is a whole lot different f...Well, writing a pattern is a whole lot different from following someone else's directions! I think you should go ahead with your Boreal - you can always rip it out if you don't like it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-86369315361678099452013-11-06T23:31:37.946-06:002013-11-06T23:31:37.946-06:00This sweater is turning into an amazing piece of a...This sweater is turning into an amazing piece of art! I admire your perseverance to knit such a difficult sweater and bravery to steek it.Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-77437094035595222712013-11-06T08:16:07.704-06:002013-11-06T08:16:07.704-06:00I've said it before and I'll say it again:...I've said it before and I'll say it again: Alice Starmore is a genius. Especially in terms of color. Her sweater patterns do seem a little daunting, but they are so logical that really I think the only issue is committing to having one sweater on the needles for such a long time, as these are definitely not quick knits!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-24672109375093962882013-11-05T22:38:58.234-06:002013-11-05T22:38:58.234-06:00This is beautiful Gail. I'm a fan of Starmore ...This is beautiful Gail. I'm a fan of Starmore patterns, but have never made one myself. I just think their use of color and intricate design are genius. Makizy Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340015178845132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13896599081042973362013-11-05T16:43:14.901-06:002013-11-05T16:43:14.901-06:00I can't tell you how awed and jealous I am at ...I can't tell you how awed and jealous I am at how stunningly beautiful and even your colourwork is. And look at those floats!! I would wear it inside out as well they are so gorgeous.<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />One day.<br /><br />I've just failed at writing a fair isle xmas ball pattern and am now doubting starting my big, colourwork xmas sweater. Gulp.Linda - Kettle Yarn Co.http://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-4397913504384634082013-11-05T15:25:35.579-06:002013-11-05T15:25:35.579-06:00I love this one, but steeking terrifies me. Readin...I love this one, but steeking terrifies me. Reading the other comments, I see I'm not alone and I'm glad! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036694874881658266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-9895899689490944252013-11-04T16:42:57.712-06:002013-11-04T16:42:57.712-06:00Wow! This is some color work! You are fearless wit...Wow! This is some color work! You are fearless with the steeking.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66976826603894452702013-11-04T16:01:29.240-06:002013-11-04T16:01:29.240-06:00Oh you bad girl! I'm calling the float police...Oh you bad girl! I'm calling the float police right now, LOL!<br /><br />I'm far too clumsy to have floats that long in my work - I would for sure get all my fingers stuck in them when I put on the garment. You must be more graceful!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42281892844925949942013-11-04T15:50:38.194-06:002013-11-04T15:50:38.194-06:00This is gorgeous! I'm looking forward to seein...This is gorgeous! I'm looking forward to seeing more. It's certainly the season for it. I admit, I'm a float rebel and don't catch the floats unless they're over 10 stitches or so. lolTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68087900760596825212013-11-04T13:20:57.026-06:002013-11-04T13:20:57.026-06:00Thanks, Michelle! It's not that scary, really...Thanks, Michelle! It's not that scary, really! I'll come hold your hand if you want me to :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-22659611016405899342013-11-04T13:20:30.815-06:002013-11-04T13:20:30.815-06:00The hardest part of knitting this sweater is payin...The hardest part of knitting this sweater is paying attention - no mean feat for me, LOL! I totally agree - it's always good if you can see lots of different ways to do things, and then figure out which works best for you. Working on some videos today!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-560596064119285912013-11-04T12:51:02.438-06:002013-11-04T12:51:02.438-06:00This is a masterpiece! It's so beautiful! I am...This is a masterpiece! It's so beautiful! I am terrified to steek. I'm going to overcome my fear this winter.... maybe. :-D Michellehttp://www.tresbienensemble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42926365001897064002013-11-04T11:33:15.315-06:002013-11-04T11:33:15.315-06:00This is awesome! I've not tried anything so c...This is awesome! I've not tried anything so complicated with fair isle yet but may dive in some time soon! And steeking! I've been looking for a class on this in Toronto as I think it may be a technique that I need some hand holding for... if for no other reason than to get a little reassurance before I make that first cut! And a colourwork tutorial would be a great idea! I had a hard time finding one that worked for me when I decided to give fair isle a try. Besides, there are so many different ways to do stranded knitting that seeing different approaches can be useful. And should you ever decide to do a steeking tutorial, I'd be all over that!!! SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76614505749340877792013-11-04T10:04:33.547-06:002013-11-04T10:04:33.547-06:00This is crazy cool! I don't understand Fair I...This is crazy cool! I don't understand Fair Isle knitting at all, but this is totally impressive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-17238072247176695762013-11-04T09:57:14.577-06:002013-11-04T09:57:14.577-06:00Oh my goodness, this is incredible!! Oh my goodness, this is incredible!! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162742156783840500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-32516619655903542962013-11-04T06:51:42.588-06:002013-11-04T06:51:42.588-06:00Hehehe! I wish I could!Hehehe! I wish I could!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-1092458125346374582013-11-04T06:43:48.893-06:002013-11-04T06:43:48.893-06:00Gail, this looks so deliciously good! I bet you c...Gail, this looks so deliciously good! I bet you can't wait to wear it. I would love to see a video of stranded knitting. I've only ever done one colourwork project and it was a pretty simple hat so I'll take all the help I can get ;)Stitch Paradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507932694420483821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-27402207492727839962013-11-03T22:15:04.715-06:002013-11-03T22:15:04.715-06:00Gah! This is stunning! Knit faster!Gah! This is stunning! Knit faster!Kristen Rettighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00176342218828307690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-92179054983055402472013-11-03T20:57:19.680-06:002013-11-03T20:57:19.680-06:00Your knitting project are gorgeous and make my bra...Your knitting project are gorgeous and make my brain hurt (in a good way) trying to figure out how it works. I wouldn't mind a peek at your technique. Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33887108897607954682013-11-03T18:08:51.735-06:002013-11-03T18:08:51.735-06:00Gail, it's stunning! OMG I love it. I have bee...Gail, it's stunning! OMG I love it. I have been wanting to learn to steek , but just haven't worked up enough nerve yet. Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16837937578983450612013-11-03T18:03:36.274-06:002013-11-03T18:03:36.274-06:00wow! this is far more impressive than i can even a...wow! this is far more impressive than i can even appreciate. so beautiful!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-32119275890487255382013-11-03T17:07:39.615-06:002013-11-03T17:07:39.615-06:00That is gorgeous - I had never even heard of a ste...That is gorgeous - I had never even heard of a steek but it all looks terribly impressive :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28711597307416296242013-11-03T16:24:59.206-06:002013-11-03T16:24:59.206-06:00Thanks Sophie! It is a lot of work to knit one of...Thanks Sophie! It is a lot of work to knit one of these, however: it's not difficult work! Alice Starmore is such a genius that her patterns just make sense. All I have to do is follow along!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-89624686371787372032013-11-03T16:23:48.531-06:002013-11-03T16:23:48.531-06:00That's awesome, Daniela! I visited your page ...That's awesome, Daniela! I visited your page and left you a comment there - fantastic work!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-3166422491788497402013-11-03T16:18:45.419-06:002013-11-03T16:18:45.419-06:00It is pretty hard to do it the first time! But I&...It is pretty hard to do it the first time! But I'm so over it by now that I didn't even sew a line of reinforcement stitches on this one - the Shetland yarn is so sticky it doesn't need it. I realized afterward I should have taken a video while I cut it, to show there's nothing to be afraid of. I'll try to do it on the next one!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com