June 2010
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A little obsessed with this project.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History this afternoon to learn more about coral and other natural wonders!
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It's finished!
I still don’t think I am crocheting correctly. I let my intuition lead because I haven’t found any tutorials that tell you what to do once you get to the second row. The texture of the fabric looks different from other pieces I’ve seen and I feel like I have carpal tunnel syndrome, so this makes me think I’ve gone wrong somewhere. It looks pretty good though, no?
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WatchTED Talk about the crochet coral reef
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Hyperbolic crochet.
I’ve been working on a hyperbolic crochet form to contribute to the Smithsonian satellite reef. I’m happy to finally have a use for one of the first yarns I bought — Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool. I have it in plain, unbleached white that isn’t as exciting as my other yarns, and thus it has sat for months completely ignored. Although it is humble in appearance, it is...
jeanphicliche asked: Hi, can you tell me what is the name of this yarn, and can it easely buy ? http://spundone.tumblr.com/post/595750177
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
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More toy knitting.
I haven’t knitted a toy in a while, which is something I really enjoy. My six-year-old brother has requested a toy train with the words “BULLET TRAIN” on it. I’ll make it in his favorite colors, black and red, and the words will be knitted with the intarsia method. Since I’m knitting in the round, one word will be knitted backwards and the other will be knitted upside...
Me: Love you, Phillip!
6 yr old brother: Hate you, Daphne!
Me (laughing): Why do you hate me?
6 yr old brother: 'Cause you're a KNITTER!
What are you making?
I just crocheted and knitted several America-themed pot holders, completed my modified version of Yo-El’s Mermaid Shawl, made one sock with KA Indulgence (may or may not make the second one), and finished a pair of mittens.
I’m out of projects! What to start next?
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Last Google search: "how to make granny"
I have tried to learn to crochet a few times using sources on the internet, and while I understand the different kinds of stitches, the tutorials I’ve found for making granny squares leave too much to infer. This is discouraging, and since I already knit I haven’t been too motivated to persevere in my challenge to crochet.
Well, I was flipping through the Amazing America issue of...
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"Knitting Pattern" is slang. →
I’ve heard this phrase used in Coupling, and I had to find the meaning! In one episode the ladies are discussing Jane’s new interest:
Jane: He moved in across the street about a month ago. Gorgeous! Susan: How gorgeous? Sally: Knitting pattern? Jane: Better than knitting pattern.
Season 3 Episode 6: The Girl With One Heart
According to Urban Dictionary, the reliable source for...
Reknit →
Graphic designer Haik Avanian and his mom are taking orders: you send in an old sweater, and his mom reknits it into a cool winter accessory! The team is also considering accepting extra “moms.” A great way to spread the spirit of knitting and upcycling! Read more here.
Avanian comes from a family of upcyclers: look at how this yarn was reused by his family across generations!
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The power of a great brand.
Courtesy of Net-a-Porter
Lanvin can make a pompom from fabric scraps and sell it for $235.
Sometimes I see knit couture and think, "I see how...
Other times I see knit couture and think, “how on Earth is it possible to make that??!”
I see how they made that:
Courtesy of Chanel
How on Earth is it possible to make that??! :
This is an open cable knit sweater. If anyone out there understands this, please enlighten me.
Louis Vuitton
Courtesy of IMAXtree.com/Matteo Volta
Elle Trend Report on Crochet Clothing and... →
Photo courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
Things I've made, things I'm making.
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Presentation is everything.
I made my first Etsy sale! Somebody is getting the Suspendered Soakers.
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Do your part for Earth: Choose your font wisely!
thebrassknuckles:
Tom Wriggelsworth and Matt Robinson drew out large scale type specimens of commonly used fonts to measure the ink usage of each. The remaining ink in the tubes was used for visualization of the usage - Garamond came in 1st place for the font to use the least amount of ink.
Good. Now maybe businesses will stop using Times New Roman and upgrade to Garamond. Toner is...
I studied and had class ALL DAY.
All I wanted to do when I got home tonight was knit. And the moment I walked in the power went out. How am I supposed to knit in the dark??
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If you are a DC area crocheter or want to learn,...
Photo: the Smithsonian Institute
This is quoted from the Fibre Space Facebook event:
The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project is a collaborative fiber art exhibition started by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute for Figuring in Los Angeles, CA. Its mission is to raise public awareness about the plight of the world’s coral reefs from over-fishing, pollution and global...
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More on my Ikat love.
Gucci likes it too. Imitation Ikat:
Photo courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue
Photo courtesy of Elle
There was a loom set up for Ikat weaving at the Textile Museum, and I got to take a closer look at the incredibly detailed process. The warp and weft yarns are resist-dyed with the images before they are woven, which creates the stunning linear blur. I was lucky enough to happen upon an Indonesian...
Uncommon winter accessories that work:
The cowl. Does the job without those extraneous dangling parts.
The muff. Hung from the neck, it’s always where you want it and it’s easy to get in and out of.
The balaclava. Warms your entire head, not just the top of it.
I’m starting my winter knitting with these projects.