Now you see it. Now you don't.

Wow it's hard to put in a "life line" for frogging on short rows.

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You choose funny backgrounds for your knitting - such as boards and metal, etc. Nice touch - very earthy. My friend Smash www.smashgfunk.blogspot.com is going to love your site.

November 23, 2005 at 11:56 AM

veronica said…

Hey! Cool blog! I was happy to see there are other knitters/kung-fu lovers out there! I've been learning various styles for the past year and a half and knitting for the past 3. I love your knitting and your links!

November 23, 2005 at 12:19 PM

JustApril said…

I use scrap yarn and put it through while the needle is still in the last row of the last repeat, every repeat, so that if I have to rip out, the yarn is there and it's OH so MUCH easier to get the needle into the right stitches from the right direction.

November 25, 2005 at 1:24 PM

Miri Mack said…

Thanks Veronica, jaymoo and stephoin!

You're right April. I should have put in a lifeline at the end of each chart. It's a muy smart thing to do. I just didn't think I would be ripping it back again.

November 26, 2005 at 1:45 PM

Cloches are Cool.

Since graduating this December I have had time to think about knitting again. While I was waiting to get my car towed in the middle of a snow storm I took shelter in a yarn store (was that lucky or what?). I was tempted into buying Boutique Knitting by Laura Irwin because of the photo on the front cover. I love cloche hats and I have always wanted to knit one. When I saw this book I knew I wanted to knit this one. I chose some random black yarn from scraps at home (Plymouth baby alpaca) and cast on. While I was knitting the ruffled band I also had a vision of hearts for this hat. So I found some Noro Kojaku that I was gifted a while ago and it seemed suitable. The result is a faux isle rainbow heart cloche. It looks better on. Front: Side: Other side: With the black yarn it's hard to see the ribbing on the band especially the top-most rib. It just melts in, but I suppose that's one of the hazards of using black yarn in an area that is supposed to show texture. Or maybe it has...

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Welcome to "I Spy Handknits" on Kung Fu Knitting. I love seeing people walking around in their hand knits and thought this would be a good space to document it. My real intention is to get pictures and stories from random people in my community, but let me tell you, sometimes I feel a little bit freaky walking up to complete strangers and asking them about their sweaters and such. So my first featured hand knit comes from someone that I know. Meet the talented husband of one of my lovely coworkers. Not only was this garter stitch scarf handknit, but it's also handspun! How cool is that? And check out the great jacket! You should also check out his site, King Turtle . Oliver is a talented Ukulele artiste who was recently featured on NPR's Whad'ya Know show. He is also one of four finalists in their Whad'ya Idol contest! Good luck!

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