Comments for Vintage Knitting http://www.vintageknitting.net Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:10:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Much Ado About 2-ply Silk/Wool by Rhiannon http://www.vintageknitting.net/2006/02/17/much-ado-about-2-ply-silkwool/#comment-46303 Rhiannon Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:32:49 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2006/02/17/much-ado-about-2-ply-silkwool/#comment-46303 I believe when I was researching this yarn I was looking at some of the 1930's Columbia knitting books I got from Iva Rose. You might want to check a few of those out. They were very lacy pullovers. I believe when I was researching this yarn I was looking at some of the 1930’s Columbia knitting books I got from Iva Rose. You might want to check a few of those out. They were very lacy pullovers.

]]> Comment on Much Ado About 2-ply Silk/Wool by Carole Holt http://www.vintageknitting.net/2006/02/17/much-ado-about-2-ply-silkwool/#comment-46296 Carole Holt Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:53:11 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2006/02/17/much-ado-about-2-ply-silkwool/#comment-46296 I am trying to find patterns for 2ply wool and silk, but they are so hard to find. I am trying to find patterns for 2ply wool and silk, but they are so hard to find.

]]> Comment on Long Time, No See by CherryKat http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/07/24/long-time-no-see/#comment-45825 CherryKat Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:40:39 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/07/24/long-time-no-see/#comment-45825 Hello Rhiannon, Congratulations on your expected arrival! I agree with Julie Ann, wool is a wonderful choice for babies. Often when people speak of allergies to wool what they are referring to is really just a sensitivity of the skin. If you use a fine, good quality wool this is minimised.You could also use cotton undergarments on the baby and keep wool for outer garments. Cashmere, being goat should not have the same difficulties, as you said. Also look at Alpaca, whic is very like cashmere in terms of softness and fineness of gauge. Best wishes for your babys birth CherryKat Hello Rhiannon,

Congratulations on your expected arrival!

I agree with Julie Ann, wool is a wonderful choice for babies. Often when people speak of allergies to wool what they are referring to is really just a sensitivity of the skin. If you use a fine, good quality wool this is minimised.You could also use cotton undergarments on the baby and keep wool for outer garments.
Cashmere, being goat should not have the same difficulties, as you said. Also look at Alpaca, whic is very like cashmere in terms of softness and fineness of gauge.

Best wishes for your babys birth
CherryKat

]]> Comment on Weldon’s Teddy by Rhiannon http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45657 Rhiannon Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:55:31 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45657 Nancy, I used a very very simple one! I started trying to seam meticulously like you usually do with knitting for the body but it took so long to include the lining as well. I ended up just basically basting with small stitches using a thicker crochet cotton thread while the pieces were inside out. It still came out looking very tidy, though the lighter the color wool the more you might notice some wonkiness. Nancy,

I used a very very simple one! I started trying to seam meticulously like you usually do with knitting for the body but it took so long to include the lining as well. I ended up just basically basting with small stitches using a thicker crochet cotton thread while the pieces were inside out. It still came out looking very tidy, though the lighter the color wool the more you might notice some wonkiness.

]]> Comment on Weldon’s Teddy by Nancy http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45656 Nancy Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:47:22 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45656 I love him I personally would love to know more about the seaming technique you used. I love him
I personally would love to know more about the seaming technique you used.

]]> Comment on Weldon’s Teddy by BrittKnit http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45602 BrittKnit Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:33:46 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45602 So good to see you back in action! Your blog concept is fantastic and there are lots of us that have been hoping for new posts :) And so exciting to have a little someone to knit for! Super cute teddy... So good to see you back in action! Your blog concept is fantastic and there are lots of us that have been hoping for new posts :)

And so exciting to have a little someone to knit for! Super cute teddy…

]]> Comment on Weldon’s Teddy by Rhiannon http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45494 Rhiannon Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:54:09 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45494 Thanks! His paws were a funny construction that I couldn't figure out how to sew up at first but it was just simple sewing the piece in half with more fabric being on the bottom to help them curve. Thanks! His paws were a funny construction that I couldn’t figure out how to sew up at first but it was just simple sewing the piece in half with more fabric being on the bottom to help them curve.

]]> Comment on Weldon’s Teddy by mimi k http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45492 mimi k Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:38:39 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/08/27/weldons-teddy/#comment-45492 He is adorable! I especially like his front paws! He is adorable! I especially like his front paws!

]]> Comment on Free Pattern - 1952 Bow Tie Shrug by Cheryl http://www.vintageknitting.net/2006/03/28/free-pattern-1952-bow-tie-shrug/#comment-45142 Cheryl Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:21:57 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2006/03/28/free-pattern-1952-bow-tie-shrug/#comment-45142 Just call me Grace Kelly: 9 balls of Cascade Cloud 9 in 121 (a nice vintage rose). I scored the 50/50 Angora & Merino mix at $2 each. Now, all I need is a convertible Jaguar, a handsome ex jewel thief, and an winding road (on the coast of France). Ha-cha-da-cha-cha! I'll send pics in about 2 years. It'll take that long with the size 0s, but this is a must-do. Just call me Grace Kelly:

9 balls of Cascade Cloud 9 in 121 (a nice vintage rose). I scored the 50/50 Angora & Merino mix at $2 each. Now, all I need is a convertible Jaguar, a handsome ex jewel thief, and an winding road (on the coast of France). Ha-cha-da-cha-cha!

I’ll send pics in about 2 years. It’ll take that long with the size 0s, but this is a must-do.

]]> Comment on Long Time, No See by Vesper http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/07/24/long-time-no-see/#comment-44505 Vesper Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:18:20 +0000 http://www.vintageknitting.net/2008/07/24/long-time-no-see/#comment-44505 First time reader but perused your site and am excited for more updates. Very excited for your bebe as i just recently had mine 4 months ago. Didn't knit too many blankets (my mom wanted that job) but did a lot of hats. There's just something about knitting tiny things! Beautiful blanket! First time reader but perused your site and am excited for more updates. Very excited for your bebe as i just recently had mine 4 months ago. Didn’t knit too many blankets (my mom wanted that job) but did a lot of hats. There’s just something about knitting tiny things! Beautiful blanket!

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