STUDENT NEWS
Again, if you have ordered this class any time that I have been the instructor, I am happy to have you continue. You don't need to contact TKGA to ask for permission. Just send me an email or a message through Ravelry and I will be happy to send updated materials. If you have completed any of the lessons, let me know.
TIP OF THE WEEK--RIBBING TENSION
The tips for the first three weeks discussed how to improve ribbing, seed stitch and cables by bringing the working yarn forward very tightly when changing from a knit to a purl. For some knitters, this can be difficult due to hand issues or how they knit. This week I will discuss another technique you can try.

Many knitters routinely do this for purl rows to correct tension issues. It is called combination knitting. Others use it only for ribbing and seed stitch or for the first purl stitch following a cable.
I recorded a short video showing this technique. Tip of the Week video
KNITTING SALON
Salon will be on Saturday this week. There is a basketball game but it is an away game at 6 pm. It was a choice between the Wildcats or the Superbowl.
CURRENT PROJECT
The front and back of the tunic are finished and blocked. I spent the week on the sleeves. Luckily, they didn't require much thought. Colds make me so stupid. There is no way I can do the pattern until my head clears. As it is, I had to rip out the sleeves after about 6" as I needed to adjust the increase placement. Since I was too sick to do much else, I just knit and watched crap television. I finished up last night. I just have to block them. I should have the tunic finished by Sunday. The only thing left for the next issue of Cast On is the over-the-knee socks. I am doing an article on jogless joins with a pair of striped socks. My daughters informed me that over-the-knee socks are quite the thing now. They shouldn't take long.
I pinned the pieces to the dress form. I've haven't cut out the dental elastics yet. I placed them at the decreases so I can write the pattern. The notes I make when knitting aren't that great. I find it much more useful to write the pattern from the garment.
I worked the sleeves at the same time using the replacement Signature needle. Again, I am very impressed by the customer service. They may be expensive but they are worth it. The stiletto points are ideal for cables.
Hope you are feeling much better soon. Love the color on the tunic.
ReplyDeleteI Do Hope you are feeling bright and ready for your days again soon, Ms A!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Current project you are designing!!!
Beautiful!