She's done. I seamed the sleeves tonight and attached them to the body. Tried her on and she just fits. I made the 42" bust size and used almost every last...
Congrats Amanda! For some reason, my size 42 only took about 7 balls, and I made it 10cm longer than called for. I have to take it to the LYS to have it sewn...
Thanks to all who encouraged me to go with the Silk Garden yarn. There are only a few spots where it gets pretty thin, I just fudge around them. I only have...
Hi, I am all finished knitting and blocking beautiful Klaralund. I am however having difficulty seaming together the pieces. Any suggestions on what type of...
Hello, I just thought I'd share with the group my Summer-lund. Well, share as much as one can without pictures. I'll post them on my blog when I'm done. I am...
Phyllis, You read my mind! I was just wearing my Klaralund the other day, bemoaning the fact that she'll get put away soon, when I thought of making a cotton...
Another idea was using the Nature Cotton for the body and the Patagonia Cotton (which has color changes) for the sleeves. I can't wait to see how that one...
How about the mattress stitch? http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html kaknits1 <jkldski4@...> wrote: Hi, I am all finished knitting and blocking...
Hi Jenifer, I say go for it if you have another texture stitch you want to do!! I'm all for modifications and changes to suit what you want....it'd be fun to...
Karen, I don't remember exactly what stitch I used (if I can say that it was an "official stitch" -- more like me just randomly joining the sleeves to the...
Phyllis, can you post your blog url??? id' love to visit before the summerlund is done,. sherry ... From: PhylSchaeffer2@... To: Klaralund@yahoogroups.com ...
I fell in love with this sweater when I saw the pictures posted by all you Fabulous knitters! This is my first sweater. I got my yarn on 2/26/05 from The Yarn...
Hi everyone! I just ordered my Noro yesterday, and can't wait for it to arrive. I have yet to buy the book, but saw a woman at my SnB group who is knitting...
angela, what color did you order?? everytime I wear mine to my lys, everyone there just LOVES it. Im seriusly thinking about a summerlund, in a pretty solid...
Hi Angela! Welcome and we wish you much success with this fun pattern! Look for the book at www.theknittinggarden.com (no affiliation, I just think they're a...
I ordered #84, the reds. I have seen a few in this colorway, and they look great. THe only thing I am somewhat ambivalent about is that I can't really control...
Thank you! I will check out the site for the book. I look forward to giving updates on my progess. -Angela ... __________________________________ Do you...
My Summer-lund is just shy of completion. I should have it done by the end of the week. It's turning out to be a bit of a heavier fabric than I anticipated....
I got mine at www.littleknits.com and they give a discount for first time customers too. Angela Nguyen-Tan <a_nguyentan@...> wrote:Thank you! I will...
I found a great website. www.knit2pur2.com. The Silk Garden is on sale for $8.80/skein and the book is only $12. Shipping is $3.85 per pound, sent by USPS...
This is the second one I've made - this one was for me, in the more Megan-friendly colorway 84. Photos are here: http://www.librarygrrrl.net/2005/03/21/149/ ...
It's really cute Megan! Both of them...for you and for your Mom! I wish Spring wasn't coming too....I have winter sweaters to wear.....LOL Although now...
A few weeks ago I finished Klaralund! I love the colors, but I wasn't happy with the fit, so I had plans to rip it and re-knit it in the round from the garter...