tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post1430711117952969684..comments2024-03-27T10:01:12.225+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-48815293823489386432018-03-18T19:23:36.137+00:002018-03-18T19:23:36.137+00:00How much yarn did you buy, Jean??? I have found t...How much yarn did you buy, Jean??? I have found that tucking a few skeins here and there in my suitcase was not too much of a problem; even inside shoes. But if you bought enough for a blanket....that's a horse of a different color...<br />I enjoy your posts every day! Please stay warm.Sarahhttp://www.brezavararchitects.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-2406228292643795092018-03-18T14:51:03.908+00:002018-03-18T14:51:03.908+00:00About your sister and luggage: have you thought o...About your sister and luggage: have you thought of getting her some of those vacuum sealed bags? Like zip-top plastic bags but with a gasket; you use a vacuum cleaner to suction the air out. Not ideal for long-term yarn storage, but if it helps with packing and is for a short while, it should not be a large problem.<br />cheers,<br />CKPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-49303596388266302472018-03-18T14:04:18.482+00:002018-03-18T14:04:18.482+00:00I always use the longest circular needle possible ...I always use the longest circular needle possible to spread my stitches out, I find it much easier to see if there are any twists this way. The hair clip/clothespin/removable stitchmarker/coilless safety pin trick is also a good aid, I know I’ve heard Amy Detjen recommend it. Maureen in Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968439111278258364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-75003248665098393512018-03-18T14:02:07.736+00:002018-03-18T14:02:07.736+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maureen in Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968439111278258364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-42627926821609701352018-03-18T13:10:20.831+00:002018-03-18T13:10:20.831+00:00The hairclip idea is a good one! I'm with tho...The hairclip idea is a good one! I'm with those who work a few rows flat before joining when there are a massive number of stitches. The few rows sewn at the end are not noticeable at all.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-51812628627079582512018-03-18T12:07:11.358+00:002018-03-18T12:07:11.358+00:00I have done the knitting several rows straight bef...I have done the knitting several rows straight before joining and it only involves a few stitches grafting at the end. But depending on the thickness of the yarn you might need to knit a few more rows when using a thinner yarn to make sure you can see that it is indeed straight, especially with so many stitches to spread out. I I'll keep hunting to see if I can find what you are looking for. Also, for at least some convenience, is there someone who can bring you a quantity of bottled water to keep in the kitchen? By yourself, it would be pretty hefty load. ChloeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-76353627335169292018-03-18T08:50:52.340+00:002018-03-18T08:50:52.340+00:00Ready meals - a really practical solution to your ...Ready meals - a really practical solution to your temporary situation. Presumably you are able to boil a kettle in the dining room? Stay warm, Jean.shandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372329387935318023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-20601701546173415202018-03-17T22:54:51.564+00:002018-03-17T22:54:51.564+00:00I have done the same with clothespins. I have done the same with clothespins. SamKDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485629540674780236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-30790360350269685142018-03-17T22:38:34.894+00:002018-03-17T22:38:34.894+00:00Hi, Jean.....after several times twisting corrugat...Hi, Jean.....after several times twisting corrugated ribbing, I went to the drug store and bought a set of small hair clips......put them every two or three inches as I went around. I could not tell if there was a twist in my 294 stitches, but I could see from clip to clip as I went around. It was a pain in the neck, but not nearly as painful as ripping out 3 inches of corrugated ribbing the second time! Good luck....<br /><br />Barbara M. In NHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-47702264461871782992018-03-17T20:58:32.455+00:002018-03-17T20:58:32.455+00:00I don't know that it will work for corrugated ...I don't know that it will work for corrugated ribbing, but what I do to avoid the fatal twist is to work back and forth for a couple of rows and then join. Having a bit more work to look at seems to make al the difference. Then when the object is complete I sew up the little opening.<br />Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619399762794386376noreply@blogger.com