I received my yarn for the corset sweater and it is totally beautiful - but my niece would like it whiter. Can I bleach this successfully? If yes, then how? ...
Dear Cathy, Personally, I would not attempt to bleach this yarn. It is probably already as white as it will get-it seems to me that protein fibers like silk...
ArtYarns regal Silk - the same as sample shown by desihner - for the body, and the same color in Silk aRibbon for the trim, crochet and buttons #133. Thank...
Hi, I've messed with these rows a few times now and havn't found a way I like it so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? Thanks Lizardbug ... ...
I will try to explain how I did this. I hope it helps. The reason for the trouble is that when you do a yarn over you are adding an extra stitch. Look at...
Thank you :) I will try this soon to make sure I get it. It should be no problem you explained it very well. Thanks Elizabeth ... So ... the ... P1 ... of ...
Hi everyone! I'm excited to be starting this pattern again (I started last year but decided I didn't like my yarn choice and frogged). I'm not looking forward...
I posted pics of what will be the top to my wedding dress. The beading is not complete, but you can get the general idea. I love the way it came out. When I...
Dear Ellie, Your top is absolutely stunning!!! You should be so proud! No wonder Mom got teary-eyed, she has such a talented daughter- so much to be...
... Just gorgeous Ellie--love the beading and your hand-knit buttons too. You really did a terrific job and are sure to be one elegant bride! -- SusanSW ...
Hi I apparently missed where Ellie's wedding dress pics are posted. Can someone please post a URL or otherwise give me directions? I have gone through the...
From the group screen click on the side of the screen where it says photos. Then click on the "finished corsets" folder. There you can see many fabulous...
Ellie, it is truly beautiful. It made ME tear up, and I'm not even pms-ing. Maybe when my wee monkeygurl gets old enough (she's only 8)... Excellent job....
Just saw yours Ellie and it is absolutely stunning - what a great idea for a wedding outfit ... NYC. ... finished, I ... and I ... want ... platinum...
Your top is stunning! You are going to be a beautiful bride! I wish for you a lifetime of happiness! Amanda auntieamandaknits.blogspot.com ... beading...
I was looking at yarn to get started on this project soon and I'm totally in love with SWTC's Phoenix which is a worsted weight ribbon yarn. I'm wondering how...
... Opinions ... I've used Phoenix and it does drape well. With a simple lace, the ribbon yarn doesn't really interfere too much (like vine lace, a simple 4...
I cannot answer about the lace, but I used silk ribbon yarn for the trim on my corset and while it looked great, the weight and lack of grab of that yarn was...
I'm extremely large busted, and I'm a bit worried about the ole bra straps... those of you who've finished, is it hard to wear a bra with this top? I'm also...
Hi, Everyone, I'm new to the group. I've been wanting to make this for a while and recently bought the pattern and some suitable yarn. I have to say, looking...
Hi: I suggest you use your usual bra, but change the straps for the transparent silicon-ones. I have another tip for everyone just beginning: use a tight...
Aah... thank you... Any other tips? The silk I already have is a smaller weight than the regal.... I'm a bit afraid I'm going to be knitting with 0's... oy! ...
I'm thinking about starting the corset, but I had a couple of questions first. I found a kit that sells the pattern with the Regal Silk yarn, but only gives 3...
I have been eyeing this pattern, and some of the Regal Silk yarn for a while now. Before I commit the cash, I have some questions. Fabulousyarn.com has a...
I hope this is helpful to you as I knitted a size small for my niece. I used 3 skeins - a bit less - if the main color and less than a skein of the trim - I...
Not sure if any of you have seen it, but there is a new knitting book, Knitting Lingerie Style by Joan McGowan Michael. I received my copy the other day and...
For those who like knitting Lingerie, I would recommend White Lies Designs _Ladies Lingerie_ (http://www.whiteliesdesigns.com/patterns/llingerie.html) . I...
I just ordered Annie's Red Carpet Convertible Dress pattern from Annie's web site. It's not only a beautiful design that can be either a dress or a corset, but...
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