tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post2292181129609826338..comments2023-08-04T04:27:55.956-05:00Comments on cashmere blend: a week of FOsdickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06320531907394596997noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post-68413657007755425102007-03-06T13:34:00.000-06:002007-03-06T13:34:00.000-06:00Malabrigo rules. It just does.Malabrigo rules. It just does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post-46196666275350702542007-03-04T16:50:00.000-06:002007-03-04T16:50:00.000-06:00Yeah manos really isn't soft is it, I think that s...Yeah manos really isn't soft is it, I think that sko_g's suggestions of using eucalan. If just spritzing with water for blocking, I sometimes mix a little hair conditioner in the water.<BR/><BR/>Those are some great FO's, you take some beautiful pictures.schrodingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482713963005048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post-79699297539513270172007-03-02T09:36:00.000-06:002007-03-02T09:36:00.000-06:00Wow - awesome FOs! Really lovely.I'm sorry about ...Wow - awesome FOs! Really lovely.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about the fit on the Odessa - I hear ya on the big head thing. I have a big head, I come from a family of big-headed people, and I produce big-headed children (my 2 year old wears a hat made for 7-8 year olds). It's one of the cool things about knitting - I can make things big enough for me and my family, since most commercial stuff runs too small! <BR/><BR/>The Manos will soften some with washing, though it will never be as soft as the Malabrigo. Like sko_g knits, I use a no-rinse woolwash and just do a very gentle handwash in a sink full of warm water, then lay flat to dry (like on a sweater dryer or regular drying rack).earthchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447310443886956100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post-67576224496214197232007-03-02T09:30:00.000-06:002007-03-02T09:30:00.000-06:00so, how much yarn did it take for you to knit the ...so, how much yarn did it take for you to knit the Odessa? as i mentioned, that hat has been on my want-to-knit list forever. being the girly girl i am, i'm definitely going with the beaded version. inquiring minds want to know.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458324941217103720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post-2986646843544045732007-02-28T12:56:00.000-06:002007-02-28T12:56:00.000-06:00wow, you sure do knit a lot of stuff in such a sho...wow, you sure do knit a lot of stuff in such a short time. maybe i am just a slacker. lol <BR/><BR/>just as a suggestion, it helps to measure the circumference of the head that you want to make a hat for, knit up a quick swatch in the yarn you want to use, then measure the gauge (stitches per inch), multiply the number of stitches by how many inches the intended head size is, and that's how many stitches you should cast on for your hat.<BR/><BR/>also, i use a no-rinse woolwash such as eucalan for my immersion blocking. i find it helps to release the agents they use in the process of making the yarn and helps soften up the finished piece a little.<BR/><BR/>hope this helps!!!sko_G knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076504094037665800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607606120071515765.post-31404756679727913582007-02-28T01:24:00.000-06:002007-02-28T01:24:00.000-06:00LOVELY FO's. CB!!!You have the same addiction to M...LOVELY FO's. CB!!!<BR/><BR/>You have the same addiction to Malabrigo that I do ::gg:: Just was gifted some today in the most lovely blue color -- but I sure wish I could find some of the lovely mixes you seem to come across! Does your LYS ship? If so, can you please list its URL for me?<BR/><BR/>Keep up the great work, and also, I would love to try your pattern for that hat, are you going to offer it for sale?SoapDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106838292055117837noreply@blogger.com