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re: This Winter's Hot Accessory: The Snood, Moebius or Infinity Scarf

ednamay — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:57:05 GMT

From the UK

I was there! I made (and wore) snoods in the 1940s

You knit or crochet a lacy square, baseline half your head measurement.

You gather the side edges each in a tight ring, like the top of a hat.

You thread fine elastic around the cast-on cast-off edge, making a small open bag.

You can wear it with the gathers at the top (with a decoration, if desired) or the utilitarian way with the gathers by your ears!

We also made them much larger, with sewn-together sides and handles on the cast-on and cast-off edges to make shopping bags for groceries!!!

Ednamay

re: This Winter's Hot Accessory: The Snood, Moebius or Infinity Scarf

MernaS — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:04 GMT

It looks like there is a double twist in this scarf. Moebius has a precise definition; it is a one sided piece. Take a finger and trace the path along a side of this scarf and you'll find there are 2 sides. It's a lovely scarf, but not a moebius. It's a lovely scarf, but please rename it.

re: This Winter's Hot Accessory: The Snood, Moebius or Infinity Scarf

cauldron — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:33 GMT

I'm sorry, but those items described as "snoods" don't match up with what I know of as a snood. MY definition is more like a heavier-weight hair net. I have seen them knitted, crocheted, and loosely woven of ribbon, at times decorated with beads, pearls, and other trimmings. Generally the top attaches at the top (crown) of the head, not at the hairline on the forehead. The snood closes with elastic or a ribbon or cord. It catches the hair at the back of the head. If a ribbon is used, it usually ties under the hair at the back of the head.

I think those patterns are great, but Idon't think they're snoods!

Susan Kirsch

re: This Winter's Hot Accessory: The Snood, Moebius or Infinity Scarf

ZoeOB — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:48:34 GMT

I agree with KristenM@2. These are not traditional snoods, but a hybrid cowl/hood/scarf. Check the site http://www.snoods.com/ to see traditional snoods, or watch any old 1930s-1940s films. All of the actresses seem to be wearing them with their evening wear. It's also a shame no mention was made of Elizabeth Zimmerman, who first brought the knitted moebius to knitters or Cat Bordhi who perfected the no sewing up version.

re: This Winter's Hot Accessory: The Snood, Moebius or Infinity Scarf

KristinM@2 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:08:51 GMT

That seems much more of a cowl than a snood.

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re: Free Pattern: Fair Isle Tam

luinsf — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:48:22 GMT

Thank you so much for the pattern. Your tams are quite lovely and I am looking forward to trying one out. I also enjoyed the segment on KDTV. Lu

re: New Video: The Most Common Knitting Blooper?

RobertaM@3 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:32:09 GMT

This is great episode. Barry and Laura are so knowledgeable. I always learn something watching the show.

re: Free Pattern: Cleo Kitty Slippers

milicent — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:01:59 GMT

I was just wondering how u can get a free copy of vintage baby i clicked above and it went back to the same page Im in australia and knit for premmie babes thanks kate

re: Free Pattern: Cleo Kitty Slippers

norris — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:11:02 GMT

I printed out the free pattern of the kitty slippers, but see no explanation of the "M1" instruction. What does that mean?

annielisle@yahoo.com

re: Free Pattern: Cleo Kitty Slippers

Arachne — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:26:11 GMT

Sandi, thanks for reminding me that the hardest part is taking a good look at those UFO's and seeing what stopped me working on them in the first place. Sometimes I know what it was, like that silk short-sleeved cardi that I loved so much this spring--then found I had 4 identical pieces instead of 2 and 2 mirror images of the biggest part of the cardigan. That will get frogged and worn next spring, to avoid the bite marks on my arms getting blood on the silk yarn. But I found a winter sweater last night that I was bored with when the weather warmed up, and now it's like a new project. Then there are the ones that just aren't going to finish the way you planned, and maybe the yarn wants to be something else, or the project wants someone else to do it, or sell it.

re: Free Pattern: Cleo Kitty Slippers

Gail@3 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:16:31 GMT

Wish I could find the link for the free pattern... very confusing! I keep getting sent back and forth...

re: Learn the Portuguese Style of Knitting & Get a Free Pattern for Baby Booties!

klynn — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:26:03 GMT

i find this very intriqing and cannot wait to try it. thanks you KAren

re: New Video: The Most Common Knitting Blooper?

FaiWay — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:40:53 GMT

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Fay