tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post2405746865182401779..comments2024-03-28T23:25:07.821+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-25993662919208741552015-03-14T11:44:16.141+00:002015-03-14T11:44:16.141+00:00I like a long leftover to use for sewing the seam....I like a long leftover to use for sewing the seam. I butterfly it and let it flutter about until I need it. pattie in Geneseohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985010949684160655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-27553323157952595192015-03-13T19:39:35.726+00:002015-03-13T19:39:35.726+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156968000518166993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-66360311001462351322015-03-13T18:50:28.319+00:002015-03-13T18:50:28.319+00:00This is the approach I first read in June Hemmons ...This is the approach I first read in June Hemmons Hiatt's Principles of Knitting (first edition). Much as I hate leaving another end to weave in, this is definitely the way to set up when one is casting on a great number of stitches.<br />-- stashdragonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-43495577294122780342015-03-13T16:21:35.301+00:002015-03-13T16:21:35.301+00:00Swatches! Mine always lie to me; most recently, a ...Swatches! Mine always lie to me; most recently, a Haapsalu shawl center square which is supposed to be 56" wide, according to my very carefully made swatch, turns out to be 61" wide . . . not a problem in this case, but if it were a sweater, I'd be starting over. I cannot knit in my usual relaxed tension on a little tiny square -- it just doesn't work for me at all.Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863241891948280552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-49178336045192479702015-03-13T15:42:42.480+00:002015-03-13T15:42:42.480+00:00I have actually cast on, ripped off and measured ...I have actually cast on, ripped off and measured to figure this out. For fingering and dk yarn, you need a tail that is three times the width of the actual thing you are producing. In other words, if you are knitting a hat that will be 18" around, the tail should be 54" , plus about 6-8" for good measure. If the yarn is worsted or aran weight, I go to 4X. This works out pretty well. For anything like a blanket, I switch to the two end method.<br /><br />I would seriously suggest you take the laptop back to the store and have them exchange it. They should do this readily, and set it up for free. This is beyond the realm of accepable. In the long run you will be happier.Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-16023555806118786082015-03-13T15:17:13.148+00:002015-03-13T15:17:13.148+00:00I use the inch-per-stitch method. It works perfect...I use the inch-per-stitch method. It works perfectly for me with worsted weight yarn and medium needles. I did a long tail cast on for the "28thirty" sweater yesterday. The pattern calls for a needle size of 5mm and worsted weight yarn. You begin by casting on 92 stitches. I measured out 92 inches of yarn, cast on, and ended up with about a 10" tail.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590106114439993564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-27677562665670980112015-03-13T14:59:55.265+00:002015-03-13T14:59:55.265+00:00I agree with JeanFromCornwall only I use the two e...I agree with JeanFromCornwall only I use the two ends of the same ball. I do an overhand knot of the ends to secure them, then begin the cast on, not counting the knotted end. Later I undo the end and weave in the ends. --FiberqatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-85050504030833955852015-03-13T13:49:32.374+00:002015-03-13T13:49:32.374+00:00Your Relax sweater suits you perfectly, Jean. In m...Your Relax sweater suits you perfectly, Jean. In my mind's eye I can see you standing near Burrastwow House modelling it while I took pictures. Such wonderful memories!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-36048963358217329322015-03-13T13:30:46.228+00:002015-03-13T13:30:46.228+00:00In addition to the tips about resetting the iPad, ...In addition to the tips about resetting the iPad, above, I have noticed lately that Zite on the iPad is crashing - sometimes when I ask it to email a link, sometimes when I am simply trying to open an article to read it. So it is possible that is the source of your crashes. The reset or the closing of apps (what Sara, above describes as “cleaning up the iPad”) should help with that. Good luck; little is as frustrating as fighting with a computer!<br />cheers,<br />ckpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-23558839493219741892015-03-13T13:25:51.534+00:002015-03-13T13:25:51.534+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156968000518166993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-79266261540661670162015-03-13T12:54:42.604+00:002015-03-13T12:54:42.604+00:00Estimate for long-tail cast-on - I've had good...Estimate for long-tail cast-on - I've had good results with exactly the method Christine describes in her comment. Learned it in a knitting class with some high-profile expert.<br />- Beth in OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-2421094076539548902015-03-13T12:36:33.115+00:002015-03-13T12:36:33.115+00:00there is an app for GMAIL for the iPad - its in th...there is an app for GMAIL for the iPad - its in the Apple Store. It keeps all the same inbox categories (if you use them) Primary, Promotions, Updates, Forums. <br /><br />It is easy to install and add your google account. so you dont have to use the MAIL app on the iPad. <br /><br />Also google has a new INBOX app that is a HYPED up new version (i hate it myself)<br /><br />Try doing a reset for your iPad - hold the Power button on the side AND the button on the lower (or right) portion of the front of the iPad (sorry i forget its name) anyway hold them both at the same time... this reboots the iPad.<br /><br />good luck (you can always write me directly if you need help - sogalitno at gmail.comSouthern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704854973003741122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-18615012248287379812015-03-13T11:53:00.890+00:002015-03-13T11:53:00.890+00:00If I am casting on a large number, I use two ends,...If I am casting on a large number, I use two ends, as the others said. My rule of thumb otherwise is an inch of tail for every stitch you are going to cast on. This is a bit too much for fine yarns, and you will need a bit more for super bulky, but otherwise, it works well. I don't think the ipad should keep freezing. I haven't figured out sorting my gmail on the ipad either. If I do, I'll let you know.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588244535423212079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-83169696968629293552015-03-13T11:40:37.975+00:002015-03-13T11:40:37.975+00:00Alternatively, if I have a centre-pull ball, I wil...Alternatively, if I have a centre-pull ball, I will use the yarn from the inside and outside of the ball to cast on.Ghislaine in Vancouvernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-71445008788156627542015-03-13T10:15:20.279+00:002015-03-13T10:15:20.279+00:00I've found that for long tail cast ons wrappin...I've found that for long tail cast ons wrapping the yarn around the needle 10 times, dividing the number of stitches needed by 10 and measuring off the yarn the appropriate number of times works for me. I also add a bit for sewing up etc. for example: 150 sts required, yarn around needle x 10, measure off against that length x 15 and add a bit. Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-33133488273940298942015-03-13T09:54:03.317+00:002015-03-13T09:54:03.317+00:00We have just accquired a wireless printer -- I was...We have just accquired a wireless printer -- I was startled to learn that I can print straight from my iPad now!wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596638915616709381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-46686802980811374952015-03-13T09:38:51.064+00:002015-03-13T09:38:51.064+00:00That's a great tip Jean. I always fail misera...That's a great tip Jean. I always fail miserably with my estimate.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364440447314657315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-63693353544826634522015-03-13T09:10:39.146+00:002015-03-13T09:10:39.146+00:00Regarding how much yarn for a long tail cast on - ...Regarding how much yarn for a long tail cast on - not my idea but saw it somewhere and it works: use two balls. loosely knot them together leaving as much s you want for tails and then cast on from there using one ball for the right hand and one for the left. Then break off one of the balls when the stitches are safely on. This saves frustration but leaves tails at both ends - which can confuse me since I tend to rely on the tail to let me know whether I am doing an odd or an even row.ljeanfromcornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062674591619616456noreply@blogger.com