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[Melodi]

Socks are about 1/2 the way down the leg and I started a hat on worsted weight yarn to have another simple project - I'm doing kitty cat patterns on it as I find colored chart working pretty easy. I learned to knit with both hands to do this about 25 years ago and as long as the pattern is relatively simple it is one of those things that looks really complicated but is really very easy.

I think I finally figured out what pattern to use to finish my husband's (now my) ski sweater, I realized the cat flake wouldn't quite work but I'm experimenting with other cat patterns on the hat to see how they actually look and hope to use one of them.

I also found someone on the Irish Facebook "wool new and old leftovers" who had about 200 or so (at today's prices) of old Irish woolen mill yarns (about worsted weight) that matches perfectly the sweater of "way too many cables" I was never able to finish. I am not sure what I will do with it, but I got it for about 60 Euros and the cones are in perfect condition. There's enough to do something with that sweater and either knit or weave something else.

I just quit working on the dang thing (it is the cable sweater from one of those Knitting for Men books) because it just hurt may hands (the mill yarns are stiff for weaving or knitting machines). But I think I just stop the cables and knit a plain yoke, and then sleeves with just one or even no cables - not seven or eight of them. I may use one of the other colors because I just got sick of the same Navy Blue yarn even with flecks of other colors in it (mostly white).

We shall see, that is a bit down the road at this point.

 

[Slydersan]

Here is my 2nd knit project (with needles). Not perfect but I think they turned out OK. These were a bit too tight, so I went up a size needle and the 2nd pair was much better.



fingerless gloves in case you couldn't tell

 

[O2BNOK]

heh.... another UFO outta the bin!
Barn Yoga.

 

[Babs]

heh.... another UFO outta the bin!
Barn Yoga.View attachment 331649

That is adorable!

 

[Melodi]

Still working on socks and a hat, it has been slow going with other things going on but I'm starting to get back into the swing of getting stuff done.

Lovely work everyone!

 

[packyderms_wife]

Bumping

 

[kyrsyan]

Still here. But most of the projects lately have been patching things. Too much to do outside before it gets too hot. Then I'll be working inside again.

 

[Melodi]

Just finished a couple of projects they took some time but my knitting is picking up again - I'm concentrating on small but warm projects for next Winter, I suspect we will need them.

 

[anna43]

I lucked onto a supply of top-quality fleece at an estate sale last year. My sweatpants that I live in during the winter months are all at least 10 years old and pretty sad. My plan is to turn the fleece into pants to replace the sweatpants and will hopefully be presentable enough to wear to town. I have a dark purple pair cutout and, if the pattern works/fits, I will cut and sew medium green, red/black plaid and brown pairs before next winter. I've never tried a sweatshirt but one of those also might make it on to my give it a try list. The price was originally $6 per yard but on the last day everything was half price. I got two pieces for full price and the rest for $3. I also got some denim and another couple odds and ends.

 

[Melodi]

My Mom used to try to make t-shirts and the like, back then the machine needed a different foot to sew the "knit" fabrics (like modern fleece or t-shirt fabric). I don't know if that is still the case or what, but good luck. I was just joking with my housemate who is a professional-level home sewer that if they put "chips" in the clothing, we will be making it all from scratch and she said: "that's what microwaves are for - you put the clothing in and Zap, no more chippie!"

 

[anna43]

I've sewn fleece before on my regular machine (the ONLY machine I have!) without any issues. I made a jacket including zipper. Main thing on seams is to use a stretch or zigzag stitch to accommodate the stretch in the fabric. I made two p.j. bottoms out of the loudest fleece fabrics I've ever seen. One looks like a tie die with all colors and the other is huge cabbage roses. I got both on sale as no one else seemed to appreciate them! I made another pair out of fabric I bought online on sale which is much calmer tan whales on off-white background. That was a safe for baby fabric and is so-o-o soft. I'm rather more conservative about what I wear in public but the p.j. bottoms sure brightened up my evenings. I use turtleneck T's for tops, purple for the tie die, red for the roses and tan for the whales. I have a like new turtleneck with forest green and brown houndstooth pattern that will match the brown fleece which is why I purchased it.

I wish I could still do handwork as I loved to knit, crochet, embroidery etc. but my hands will no longer do those. Even holding a needle to sew on a button or snap is difficult. Hems now are usually sewn on the machine although I've thought about trying the Iron on hem tape.

Can you believe I received a Hobby Lobby gift card for Christmas that I've not used? I've been waiting for a pattern sale and they haven't had one. Can anyone tell me if Joann's has pattern sales online? Nearest Joann's is at least 200 miles away so online would be my only choice.

 

[Sacajawea]

PATTERNS...

why is it so hard to find patterns these days? Especially menswear. Especially tactical clothing. I don't want pdf patterns - scaling up has got to introduce more margin for error.

Getting my studio re-organized for production sewing - mostly basic clothing items, but I have a feeling I'll be making bags & packs too. Household sewing may revive some. And thinking about some historical clothing too...

But first, gotta get my moccasins cut out & put together.

 

[patriotgal]

PATTERNS...

why is it so hard to find patterns these days? Especially menswear. Especially tactical clothing. I don't want pdf patterns - scaling up has got to introduce more margin for error.

Getting my studio re-organized for production sewing - mostly basic clothing items, but I have a feeling I'll be making bags & packs too. Household sewing may revive some. And thinking about some historical clothing too...

But first, gotta get my moccasins cut out & put together.

In the midst of major downsizing our home I just realized I can actually have a dedicated sewing space. First time in 40 years. Kind of afraid to see result of consolidating my various fabric stashes...

About to permanently leave the retail job from hades. More time for thread therapy. Hallelujah.

 

[Broken Arrow]

PATTERNS...

why is it so hard to find patterns these days? Especially menswear. Especially tactical clothing. I don't want pdf patterns - scaling up has got to introduce more margin for error.

Getting my studio re-organized for production sewing - mostly basic clothing items, but I have a feeling I'll be making bags & packs too. Household sewing may revive some. And thinking about some historical clothing too...

But first, gotta get my moccasins cut out & put together.

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[Sacajawea]

Yeah, I ran across that site. I wasn't impressed. Can't get the vogue website to load. Grrrr. I really don't want to go park myself at JoAnns or Walmart.

 

[packyderms_wife]

Yeah, I ran across that site. I wasn't impressed. Can't get the vogue website to load. Grrrr. I really don't want to go park myself at JoAnns or Walmart.

Wants and needs are not always the same thing, and I totally understand. Our Joanns has those damned cinnamon scented pinecones back by the pattern department year round. Our WM no longer carries patterns.

 

[Sacajawea]

Gonna keep looking. If I find a few, I'll start a pattern thread.

 

[Digger]

Hubby and I went to the local auction house yesterday. I bought 4 boxes that reems of paper come in full of material. I paid $40 for all 4. I got some nice pieces. I also got 2 boxes of books for $2.50 each box. One box had 6 or so books on how to fit patterns. I got many times over my money's worth. The stuff I don't want is going to be donated to the resale sheltered workshop.

 

[summerthyme]

Gonna keep looking. If I find a few, I'll start a pattern thread.

Look at Green Pepper patterns...

Summerthyme

 

[Melodi]

Over 20 years ago now (like 2001) when visiting my Mom we couldn't sleep and so we went to Walmart at about 2 am. I bought a bunch of patterns all of which were basic shapes. I remember Nightwolf saying "what the heck is that" looking a PJs in sizes XS through 3XX (two pattern sets) I said, this is a shirt and trousers for regular wear and/or a T-tunic and Trousers for SCA (Middle Ages Club).

If they are still making these or if you can find them online for resale they are worth it. My favorite pattern company since the 1980s is Folkware - they have had several incarnations. Most of their stuff is traditional patterns though some now are fairly modern or job specific. They recently put out a sort of basic - shapes patterns and I went ahead and ordered them even with the shipping cost I still think it was worth it (though I won't do that again unless someone is coming over from the US).

You can see the site here: Folkwear Sewing Patterns

 

[summerthyme]

Over 20 years ago now (like 2001) when visiting my Mom we couldn't sleep and so we went to Walmart at about 2 am. I bought a bunch of patterns all of which were basic shapes. I remember Nightwolf saying "what the heck is that" looking a PJs in sizes XS through 3XX (two pattern sets) I said, this is a shirt and trousers for regular wear and/or a T-tunic and Trousers for SCA (Middle Ages Club).

If they are still making these or if you can find them online for resale they are worth it. My favorite pattern company since the 1980s is Folkware - they have had several incarnations. Most of their stuff is traditional patterns though some now are fairly modern or job specific. They recently put out a sort of basic - shapes patterns and I went ahead and ordered them even with the shipping cost I still think it was worth it (though I won't do that again unless someone is coming over from the US).

You can see the site here: Folkwear Sewing Patterns

I did that pre-Y2k, when JoAnns would have patterns on sale for 99 cents. I'd buy several of the same pattern, so I could use multiple sizes and not have to trace them off. Then I bought a bolt of iron-on interfacing (JoAnns 50% off!) and ironed it onto all the pieces. Presto! Lifetime patterns for the basics!

I will say that the PDF patterns I have work very well, if theybare designed by someone who knows what they're doing. Sizing (as long as you make sure to set your printer settings to "100%", and don't allow scaling) is accurate.

Summerthyme

 

[Chicory]

I've been sewing a lot lately, shirts and nightgown for me, baby clothes for my new granddaughter and a makeover on an old German cradle... I am loving time in my sewing room these days.

 

[ejagno]

I am chomping at the bit to get my new house finished. The second story is my "She shed" and will be home to my favorite crafts (sewing, surging, knitting, crocheting, cricut, and just about anything creative). I lost decades of patterns, many of which were inherited from my mom, grandmother & great grandmother.

I recently bought all of the well cared for patterns (4/$5) from a costume designer who was going out of business. Some of these patterns are incredible and period specific which is amazing.

Right now I'm working on replacing all of my heirloom afghans lost in hurricanes Laura and Delta. I've been watching clearance sales on good cotton/bamboo yarn for some of them since we are in such a warm climate. Still, it's something creative I can do in my limited 5th wheel living arrangement for now.

 

[Martinhouse]

I recently hand stitched the loose front facings on a flannel shirt because they were always folded over the buttons and buttonholes. I showed my nephew what I'd done and he said he had two or three work shirts he stopped wearing because those same flaps of fabric kept catching on stuff. I said, "yeah, like the knobs on the top kitchen counter drawers?" and he said "Exactly!" So I fixed the two of his that he could find and now he'll be wearing them as soon as the weather cools down some. He was really pleased with them.

He also has some jeans that he totally wore out because he does building, repair and remodeling both indoors and out. The fronts of these jeans are really trashed so I asked him if there were some others in even worse shape that he would sacrifice and he said yes. Apparently he never throws anything away, just like me. I told him I could replace the worn fronts of those jeans with the better backs of the worse-worn ones. They won't look perfect, but will be more than good enough for work clothes.

He stops by here every day and does all the chores I can no longer do for myself. I share things I grow that he doesn't have in his garden and give him anything I can spare to feed his pigs. He keeps his distance from me when he's been in stores or close around other people, because he knows I'm very susceptible to anything contagious. He hasn't been able to work much since all the lock-downs and distancing started...and he started homeschooling his two kids because the son is immune compromised. So I pay him something whenever I can. He's finally stopped arguing with me about it.

He is the only one I can talk to that reads or hears about the same things discussed here on this forum, he's more up on things than I am, in fact, and I think he enjoys our chats after the chores as much as I do. If anyone else looked around my place, they'd probably tell me to get rid of stuff and clean out and organize...or they'd try to have me committed He opens a door to anything and exclaims, "Wow! Look at all the good stuff!"

I hope he finds lots more things for me to mend or otherwise fix for him while I can still see well enough to do so.

EDIT: Looking back over this post, I realize it was way too long-winded. But this nephew is probably what's keeping me out of a tiny, dreary apartment close to town, and I guess I just needed to share how lucky I am to have him around!

 

[summerthyme]

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Wow! I'm sure glad I pulled the trigger on a bunch of patterns for the girls yesterday... they are all now off the sale price of $4 each, back to $12-$18!

Carol, you weren't long winded at all, and I'm so happy you have dependable help! Doing what you have been alone just gets harder and harder. It relieves my mind to hear things are going well for you. God is good!

Summerthyme

 

[Martinhouse]

Summerthyme, thanks for your nice reply! I do my best to not ask him to do anything I can possibly do for myself, even though it may take me most of a day to do a one-hour chore. I'm trying to do everything myself this week because I had to ask him to check and air up all my tires, which will be a big pain because he has to drag his medium compressor here to my place and I kind of need it done before Saturday.

Sometimes it irks me no end when I think of all the able-bodied couch potatoes there must be in this world, and here I am with a thousand things I want to do and my body just isn't able to any more. Grrrr! But I just keep rerminding myself that I've seen people a lot younger than I am who are in lots worse shape, and. again, I realize I have to just accept what is and be thankful that I'm not bed-ridden or in a wheelchair.

(But I still want to climb a couple of trees to top them, and get up on my roof to sweep leaves and clean the gutters...oh, well.) (: (:

 

[Melodi]

Got two more pairs of heavy socks made - found I really like to use the thing sock yarns with a thing strand of something called "Highland Wool" from Peru - It is a soft yarn but probably combed rather than carded - I am pretty sure I can weave with it if I want to (and I'll probably try). The combination makes a nice heavier sock for cold weather and also would work as oversocks. I use about a size three needle (most people would probably use a size 4) I use a size 0 on the individual yarns when making a thinner sock from them.

I also like adding 100 percent wool to the sock yarns, it makes them softer and warmer.

Right now I'm working on a pair of "not knee socks" so I have a few medium-length, lighter-weight socks for times I don't want the heavier ones or full knee socks.

We get almost all our yarn now (housemate and I) from Hobbii in Denmark, they ship worldwide but there are no customs coming to Ireland. Being in Scandinavia they have a lot of real wool, I used to order a lot from the UK but BREXIT has made that unaffordable for most things (and just not worth it).

They might be worth looking over and seeing what the shipping and customs would be if you are looking for really good wool yarns (and wool blends) at a decent price (and good colors).

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[Sacajawea]

I've got quite a few green pepper & folkwear patterns. And I keep going back looking for new stuff.

I can also make patterns from things I've deconstructed; and for a lot of projects generally do OK making my own pattern... but, I think I'm just USED TO having quick, local & easy access. And it hasn't been there in years. It would be a 50-75 mile trip to visit the mennonite shop I used to visit previously or other shops with a decent variety. Seems a lot of the smaller shops have focused on quilting and for whatever reason - not my thing. My D quilts, but she uses thrift store items that she repurposes, for images.

 

[kyrsyan]

If you look on YouTube, there's a bunch of videos showing up from folks in Asian countries. They are how to videos on making different items without patterns. If anyone wants links, let me know.
Now, you'd have to adjust sizing, but they give pretty good practicals for making something without having a paper pattern.

 

[Melodi]

Just noticing a trend, suddenly nearly every yarn shop in Ireland and the UK (and even the one I use in Denmark because they are cheaper and have real wool) are running "energy crises" related advertisements, patterns, and posts. A lot of the ads are for the cheaper wool/acrylic blends but at least they are the nicer ones (ones I wish I could wear) and markdowns on real wool - especially if you buy enough for a sweater and the pattern (or the pattern comes free).

I also noticed there are suddenly more "shorts" patterns that would also be perfect in wool as shorter Winter underwear. Now I've been thinking of making Elizabeth Zimmerman's Longie's pattern for years and this may be the year I try it.

Meanwhile, my housemate and I stocked up on enough discounted yarn (including some amazing "Silly Socks" yarn which combines well with a string of wool (I'm making either a vest or a sweater depending on how far the yarn goes). We are fast-tracking socks, sweaters mittens, and hats.

Sadly a lot of the art sweaters I made for Nightwolf got stuffed in bags and other places, as they say here "he's a bloke," meaning "he's a guy" and he just never could care for the stuff. Some I had to give up and throw out, some I need to patch and I can wear as clothing but they are no longer show-off art.

Then this morning it was cold, so I went to get them one of mine out of the storage box where I had washed everything and found that moths had gotten into it and made things worse. I'm hoping this weekend to get them into medium plastic garbage bags, in the freezer, out of the freezer, back in the freezer, and then wash them again. Then I have to repair the damage, it will probably take a week to freeze them in shifts, but at least I was planning to make more anyway and I'm glad to know even the really good plastic box wasn't safe - from now on Summer storage will be inside of plastic garbage bags, inside of the boxes. I store my yarns in zip-top plastic bags inside of the boxes and most of them are fine. But this was just a horrific year for moths, I wouldn't even knit anything larger than a sock because the moths were flying over everything, even while knitting!

 

[Sacajawea]

I'm back - phew!! - everytime I think I have time to sew, life jumps up and sez: oh yeah? watch this!! Lots & lots of stuff that needed doing, sweetie is moving in and setting up his shop, ALL the vehicles & equipment needed his attention... and I seem to be constantly running somewhere for something all the time.

Melodi, I've been looking for shorts patterns and not finding what I want. Is there a website for the pattern I could check out?

 

[Melodi]

I found a couple of links on Ravelry, and I've decided to make Elizabeth's Zimmerman's Longies, which I noticed several people on Ravelry just used to make "shorties" with. The directions are in both the books The Opinionated Knitter and The Knitters Almanac. One lady on Ravelry left very extensive notes and said she found the simpler directions in Knitter's Almanac easier to follow and I've got both but so far The Knitter's Almanac looks less confusing. I get easily confused by math, charts, and stuff I don't really understand.

A local library might even have the EZ books, or you can order them from Amazon or directly from Schoolhouse Press

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Though many people said once you make one, these are easier than a sweater, of which I have made many.

The other shorts pattern was at Hobbii and a digital pattern in their patterns section Yarns and accessories from Hobbii - Delivered with love.

 

[Melodi]

Well, I caught up on most of the Summer's small "UFOs" (unfinished objects) a hat, and two pairs of socks.

Now I have cast on my first try at EZ's "longies" or Ladies Long Winter Underwear (they could be modified for men). I got some natural white, one hundred percent wool yarn in two large bags from the swap and sales yarn-site for Ireland. Since I am not big on white sweaters (even cabled ones) I thought this would be a good use for them.

Everyone who made these on Ravelry seemed to rave about them, I already ordered some on-sale sock yarn to make a smaller gauge one, if the first ones turn out ok in worsted weight.

 

[patriotgal]

I haven't had time to break out my fabric yet but I seriously scored at a thrift store last week. They had a rack full of lace tablecloths (real), embroidered pillow cases and such for $1 or less each. I grabbed them all and vowed to more often visit the friend who lives right behind the store. Lady in front of me cleaned out the yarn. The prices for everything were so low compared to Mountain Home.
Currently watching for more thread and more yarn. Somewhere around here I have a cone or 2 of thread.

 

[pauldingbabe]

I haven't had time to break out my fabric yet but I seriously scored at a thrift store last week. They had a rack full of lace tablecloths (real), embroidered pillow cases and such for $1 or less each. I grabbed them all and vowed to more often visit the friend who lives right behind the store. Lady in front of me cleaned out the yarn. The prices for everything were so low compared to Mountain Home.
Currently watching for more thread and more yarn. Somewhere around here I have a cone or 2 of thread.

I love it when that happens!

I scored a bunch of draperies a few years ago. They have a plastic lining with them. They are all different colors and I'm thinking about turning them into small winter cloches.

My garden is going to look like a gay pride parade and I couldn't care less...

 

[Sacajawea]

Getting there... I still have to put the garden to bed (when it finally stops raining for 3 days in a row), but I'm trying to winter/summer proof all the glass in the studio and reorganize my workspace. THEN, I need to pull down the stashed fabrics up in the attic. I have a new machine to break in, so will have two up & running. Starting a beginner leather project. And I have presents to make for the holiday.

 

[Seeker22]

Just noticing a trend, suddenly nearly every yarn shop in Ireland and the UK (and even the one I use in Denmark because they are cheaper and have real wool) are running "energy crises" related advertisements, patterns, and posts. A lot of the ads are for the cheaper wool/acrylic blends but at least they are the nicer ones (ones I wish I could wear) and markdowns on real wool - especially if you buy enough for a sweater and the pattern (or the pattern comes free).

I also noticed there are suddenly more "shorts" patterns that would also be perfect in wool as shorter Winter underwear. Now I've been thinking of making Elizabeth Zimmerman's Longie's pattern for years and this may be the year I try it.

Meanwhile, my housemate and I stocked up on enough discounted yarn (including some amazing "Silly Socks" yarn which combines well with a string of wool (I'm making either a vest or a sweater depending on how far the yarn goes). We are fast-tracking socks, sweaters mittens, and hats.

Sadly a lot of the art sweaters I made for Nightwolf got stuffed in bags and other places, as they say here "he's a bloke," meaning "he's a guy" and he just never could care for the stuff. Some I had to give up and throw out, some I need to patch and I can wear as clothing but they are no longer show-off art.

Then this morning it was cold, so I went to get them one of mine out of the storage box where I had washed everything and found that moths had gotten into it and made things worse. I'm hoping this weekend to get them into medium plastic garbage bags, in the freezer, out of the freezer, back in the freezer, and then wash them again. Then I have to repair the damage, it will probably take a week to freeze them in shifts, but at least I was planning to make more anyway and I'm glad to know even the really good plastic box wasn't safe - from now on Summer storage will be inside of plastic garbage bags, inside of the boxes. I store my yarns in zip-top plastic bags inside of the boxes and most of them are fine. But this was just a horrific year for moths, I wouldn't even knit anything larger than a sock because the moths were flying over everything, even while knitting!

It won't win you any awards for pretty, but I keep wool (yarn and finished items) in large galvanized trash cans with a thick construction cleanup garbage bag in each. This year saw the addition of clear vinyl zipper bags. I can fit a shawl in a small one or a few sweaters in a large. Moths are the bane of my existence and have been bad this year.

 

[Melodi]

Well, my Elizebeth Zimman Longies are almost done with the legs, I did them both at the same time using two circular needles. I never quite got "Magic Loop" but I find using 2 needles for things like this makes it easier to carry around. Since I have a hard time visualizing, I may put them on separate needles to make sure the legs are long enough though since I have a lot of knee socks, it doesn't matter that much. I mostly want this to keep my knees and thighs warm, as well as my feet and lower legs.

I also ordered more wool so I can make more of them, my supplier had discontinued their Marino super-wash yarn (changing to a different brand) and as my personal birthday present, I bought a lot of the rest of what they had for sweaters and probably at least one more pair of long underwear.

I'll try and post a picture when I'm done with these, as Nightwolf said when he first saw the pattern a few years ago, "If things get really bad, you can knit them for me and then they become 'men's long winter underwear, not longies or tights." LOL

Seriously a men's version shouldn't be that hard to arrange, but it would probably mean having a seek in front or knitting back and forth to make a placket. Or just tell your guy (sons or grandsons) to pull it down like we girls have to do (lol).

 

[Slydersan]

Well, I finally finished my pair of socks back in November. I definitely had the "2nd sock-itis" disease. It took forever to get the 2nd one done over the summer.... too much other stuff to do! I followed the guide/pattern here - How to knit socks for beginners - easy step by step tutorial [+video]
He has a youtube tutorial also.



Also made a hat and another pair of those finger-less gloves for a lady at work. I started work on a sweater (for me) with bulky yarn, so it's going along fairly well. I'll try to post that when it's done.

 

[Melodi]

I got stalled on the Longies, so I made a quick hat; I am now thinking of a simple sweater or mittens. I couldn't find any of my mittens, so I figured if I made another pair, the old ones might come out of the woodwork.

Mostly it has been too cold in the house for me to knit very much, which is one reason the Longies are stalled. The heavier authentic Irish Aran wool yarn is just too stiff for my fingers. I need the undergarment just now, but I may have to wait for slightly warmer weather (40F rather than 21F) and hope to have them ready for the next cold spell (I suspect this will be that sort of Winter).

Thankfully I finally found a company in Ireland, well, they say they are in Ireland, but I think most of their stuff is in warehouses in the Netherlands; that have some 100 percent cotton stuff in larger sizes. They had 95 percent cotton leggings and I got about 4 or 5 pairs on sale. They are not as warm as wool but layered under trousers, they help a lot. But I really do want to get the wool pair sorted, and then see about making a couple more if I get the pattern sorted to fit me.