KD Sandi's Comments

knitting as entertainment

ChristineH — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:40:58 GMT

Sandi,

you once wrote about the economy of knitting and referred to the cost of a movie and all of the other entertainments that you could spend on during the time that you were occupied knitting. You then prorated those expenses against your yarn and found that a knitted item could be quite economical under those considerations.

I would love to find that post!

Thanks,

christine h.

knitting as entertainment

ChristineH — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:40:51 GMT

Sandi,

I would love to find that post!

Thanks,

christine h.

Tomato

suzala — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:32:46 GMT

Sandi,

I could have sworn you did a tutorial on where and how to do bust darts after you knit the Tomato.

Could you tell me where to find it?

Thanx. sz

Info about old yarns

Cindy S@2 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:56:57 GMT

Sorry if this is the wrong place for this question, but if so maybe someone can direct me to the right place.

I have some old pattern books that lack information about the yarns used. Today I found several old patterns with the gauge appropriate for a yarn I can buy now, but I don't know how much to buy. The patterns I was looking at today all use Pinguoin yarns. The yarns specified are Charmille, Soda, and Minou. The patterns for Minou say that Atoll may be used instead. The patterns say how many balls of yarn are needed, but neither the weight nor yardage per ball is given.

Can anyone tell me how to find the yardage in these old yarns, and in old yarns in general?

Yarn subsitution for Modern Quilt

janyon — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:49:19 GMT

on your blog you have a discussion about yarn substitution for the modern quilt pattern. There is a link to click to get the amount of yarn for each color. But when I click the link, there is nothing there. Is there any way to get that information?

Your photo

Terry@55 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:48:50 GMT

Sandi, you need to post a new picture! You looked great at Knitter's Connection. You should share the "new you" with the Knitting Daily world!

5 Sweaters

ZassZ — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:07:35 GMT

Sandi, I hope you are getting along fine. I wonder, does anyone keep a "tickler file" for you. In connection with the blog you did on Sandi's 5 Sweaters . . . originally on June 23, 2008 and you very kindly responded on July 8, 2008 to my question asking what was "your final decision" saying you are trying to get back to it. You may have heard the saying, "The squeaking wheel gets the oil." So here I am again! Thanks for any time you might be able to spend on geting back to that one. ZassZ

Using Wires

PatriciaJ@25 — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:14:07 GMT

Sandi, love the tutorial on using wires, is it possible to have it as a 'pdf' would like to print it off for future reference, thank you

Grafting on the needles

Judymcsorley — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:18:17 GMT

Hi, Sandi- I love your technique of grafting on the needles. However, I have the same question as someone else who posted a comment:

What does "work these two stitches together as established" mean? I thought this meant to knit the last 2 stitches together, which I did. These stitches don't lay flat with the others.

What is the secret with these last 2 stitches (1 on each needle).

Thanks, Judy

Entrelac Scarf

CarolH@2 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:37:16 GMT

Hi Sandi - There is a free Entrelac Scarf by Lisa Shroyer on your website. I am going to be teaching a class and wondered if I could print the instructions as handouts for my students? Could you give me that permission? THANKS, Carol in St. Louis

Graffiti Crochet top

DawneL — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:07:33 GMT

Hello Sandi,

Thanks for all the great tips and patterns over the years ! I am attempting my first crochet garment using your cute Graffiti pattern (I am really a knitter). I did the calculations to determine how wide and long the top should be (based on the stated gauge requirements)and it seems like it is going to come out really small. I am needing to add some chains when I begin as I cannot seem to get the huge gauge no matter how I try. Can you help me by providing some measurements or a schematic ? Thanks So much !

Dawne

knitted lace patterns

jbarr5 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:21:35 GMT

page comes up error, do you have one that works?

Missing Knitting Daily!

MargaretB@2 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:51:36 GMT

Hi Sandi,

It's occurred to me that I haven't seen your friendly face in my e-mail in-box for several weeks now. I'm still a KD member, my login and password are still active, and my e-mail address hasn't changed in 7 months. Are you okay? What am I missing?

Hoping all's well,

Margaret Blank, Mirror, Alberta

margblank@xplornet.com

? re grafting on the needles

Judymcsorley — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:56:34 GMT

Not sure if Sandi reads this, but someone asked a question in the comments to the post about grafting on the needles. I have the same question. Here it is, copied from the comments:

KathrynO wrote re: A Last-Minute Finishing Trick For You

on 12-24-2007 12:39 AM

Help! What does "work these two stitches together as established" mean? I know I should be able to figure this out, and maybe I did and have a sock ear problem instead, but I will check back here in case somebody replies. : ) Thanks!

I'd love to have an answer from Sandi. Thanks.

Summer Shawlette pattern

GayleM — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:36:50 GMT

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just finished the Summer Shawlette, and I absolutely love it! I can't believe how cute it is. And it's so light. I'd never done anything Faroese before, and I really like how it drapes around the shoulders and stays. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful pattern and sharing it with us all.

(Hope it's okay to write this message here. I've been wandering the website all morning, trying to find how to contact you, and this is all I could find.)

GMT -7?

Tephra — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:26:56 GMT

I thought Toronto, being east of Michigan, was GMT -5 like the lower penninsula. ;D

Hi from Hammond, IN!

RobinG — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:58:53 GMT

Hi Sandi,

I love reading Knitting Daily! It is always filled with great ideas both for Knitting and Crochet. Keep up the good work!

Keep me posted for the next Knit Out at the Mall of America. I have always wanted to go there now I have the best excuse!

Best Wishes in 2009!

Robin

Hammond, IN

missing daily e-mails

FrancescaG — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:57:37 GMT

Hi Sandi,

The last daily e-mail I got was on January 26. I don't know why I'm not receiving them any more.

Thanks

Fran

daily emails

ReneeL — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:31:07 GMT

Hi Sandi,

I didn't know where else to write this note. I hope you can help! I am not getting my daily emails for some strange reason. I really miss them! How can I get back on the mailing list? Thanks, Renee L. (fatfredsaid@cogeco.ca)

BIG French Girl Knits?

LynG — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:24:04 GMT

Quick question about French Girl Knits -- are there plus size patterns for those of us who are poundage gifted? The sweaters look LUSCIOUS!

~~ Lyn in Colorado