Comments on: Studio Snippets - Ode to Blocking http://blog.lionbrand.com/2009/02/24/studio-snippets-ode-to-blocking/ News, Ideas and Information for Crafting with Yarn Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:34:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Lion Brand Notebook http://blog.lionbrand.com/2009/02/24/studio-snippets-ode-to-blocking/#comment-6439 Lion Brand Notebook Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:52 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=770#comment-6439 [...] Studio Snippets: Ode to Blocking [...] [...] Studio Snippets: Ode to Blocking [...]

]]> By: Pam http://blog.lionbrand.com/2009/02/24/studio-snippets-ode-to-blocking/#comment-5449 Pam Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:53:27 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=770#comment-5449 Um, yes I see how blocking can help, alot. My question is, can it help with Mile-a-Minute patterns? They are the bane of my existence. I love how they work up so fast but...I do the exact same stitch counts for each strip and depending on the day and my mood and my stress level, the strips end up varying in lengths of over a foot. Incredible perhaps but for now I'm sticking to granny squares, lol. I still have my last attempts laying here to remind me that blocking can only help so much. oh my.... ;) <em>Patty says: Try using Blocking Wires. I've never had a piece I can't shape to the size I need it to be with blocking wires. If you live in NY come by the Studio and I'll show you. Um, yes I see how blocking can help, alot. My question is, can it help with Mile-a-Minute patterns? They are the bane of my existence. I love how they work up so fast but…I do the exact same stitch counts for each strip and depending on the day and my mood and my stress level, the strips end up varying in lengths of over a foot. Incredible perhaps but for now I’m sticking to granny squares, lol. I still have my last attempts laying here to remind me that blocking can only help so much. oh my…. ;)

Patty says: Try using Blocking Wires. I’ve never had a piece I can’t shape to the size I need it to be with blocking wires. If you live in NY come by the Studio and I’ll show you.

]]> By: Lee Zielinski http://blog.lionbrand.com/2009/02/24/studio-snippets-ode-to-blocking/#comment-5412 Lee Zielinski Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:49:08 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=770#comment-5412 My wife has knitted for a long time and is interested in learning to machine knit. I'm doing some research for her. How do I start? Thanks for any help. -- Lee <em>Patty says: Try searching for a machine knitting guild or meet up in your area. Joining a group with other machine knitters is a great way to get info on the best machine to buy. Also if there are any classes in your area, sign her up! Here in NY we will offer machine knitting classes in May and start offering privates in March. My wife has knitted for a long time and is interested in learning to machine knit. I’m doing some research for her. How do I start? Thanks for any help. — Lee

Patty says: Try searching for a machine knitting guild or meet up in your area. Joining a group with other machine knitters is a great way to get info on the best machine to buy. Also if there are any classes in your area, sign her up! Here in NY we will offer machine knitting classes in May and start offering privates in March.

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