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Thu, 2006-06-15 22:12 — Jeff1201PA

look out! 

I feel that I've been doing too much freestyling lately; knitting "by the seat of my pants", so to speak.  While the results have been good, I know that I can't learn new techniques by watching Knitty Gritty alone, I have to follow a pattern.  Unfortunately, every time I try to follow one, my project turns into a horrible mess. 

I decided to sit down, turn the artsy-fartsy right-brain off and follow a pattern; this time a chart.  So I chose one of the thousands of free charts from the internet and hunkered down, determined to make this one come out right. 

I can't say that I didn't make any mistakes, but I can say that I didn't leave any behind.  Fixing mistakes is pretty tough when you're doing relief work, I've found.  Nevertheless, I actually managed to make this one work!

I originally started the project to be a washcloth.  At 40 stitches x 80 rows, it seemed like a great dishcloth.  Besides, I love the delicious irony of having a skull & crossbones in the kitchen.  Sadly, the final project is just too large for a dishcloth (9" x 10.5") and far too cool to use in such a manner.  I'm considering framing it, but would welcome suggestions on how I could put it to use. 

MAD PROPS TO BRIGITTE'S KNITTINGPAGE FOR THE FREE PATTERN!

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Sat, 2006-06-17 22:58 — DorsetMartin

  Thanks for a head start

 

 

Thanks for a head start on Halloween!

Knit away, knit away

Sun, 2006-06-18 06:38 — Jeff1201PA
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Oooo!  Groovy idea,

Oooo!  Groovy idea, Martin.  I can't wait to see what you do with the pattern!

Longtime faggot, first time knitter.
Fri, 2006-06-16 19:14 — twistknit
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I think you should make more

I think you should make more in different colors and sew them into an afghan. Or make a couple more and make it into a kitchen towel. Maybe even a  bathroom rug?

Fri, 2006-06-16 19:12 — twistknit
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I think you should make more

I think you should make more in different colors and sew them into an afghan.

Fri, 2006-06-16 17:41 — zZigzZag

I would definitely frame

I would definitely frame that!  Way cool!

Fri, 2006-06-16 07:02 — vt_shua
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Jeff, as they say in Vermont

Jeff, as they say in Vermont - that is WICKED COOL! Maybe you could wrap Tarot cards in it? Fly it as an small ominous flag outside your abode? Adhere it onto a frame as a lamp shade with a red light bulb? Stitch it onto the back of a demin jacket? Seriously - that is really cool!