posted by Janette @ 10:59 AM
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Monday, April 21, 2008
GAAA - Finished - With Some Issues
Aside from having to weave in a few (million) ends…..the afghan is done.
What I would have done differently?
1) A few squares came really large…if/when I knit the afghan again (Bob would love one) I would go down a needle size on Rainey, Vincent, Hewitt.
2) When I was seaming the squares together, I had a hard time “easing” these larger squares to the smaller squares. I am not happy with those seams. The light bulb didn’t come on until I was done fudging. USE PINS! (Which I did use sewing on the border and it went off without a hitch!) I’m hoping a little steam and time will relax them. I used a light hand when sewing so it isn’t the sewing that is causing the puckering, it’s the lack of proper easing.
3) I love the border!
Bob was cute. “Won’t that disappear when you block it?”
Overall, I am pleased with the afghan, the yarn choice and the color.
And, it’s basically done.
Aside from having to weave in a few (million) ends…..the afghan is done.
What I would have done differently?
1) A few squares came really large…if/when I knit the afghan again (Bob would love one) I would go down a needle size on Rainey, Vincent, Hewitt.
2) When I was seaming the squares together, I had a hard time “easing” these larger squares to the smaller squares. I am not happy with those seams. The light bulb didn’t come on until I was done fudging. USE PINS! (Which I did use sewing on the border and it went off without a hitch!) I’m hoping a little steam and time will relax them. I used a light hand when sewing so it isn’t the sewing that is causing the puckering, it’s the lack of proper easing.
3) I love the border!
Bob was cute. “Won’t that disappear when you block it?”
Overall, I am pleased with the afghan, the yarn choice and the color.
And, it’s basically done.
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posted by Janette @ 6:31 AM
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Friday, April 18, 2008
GAAA #20 - Georgia Vincent
There is nothing "right" about this square. I was so looking forward to knitting it and it became my nemesis.
Rows 20 and 21 have issues...In my opinion, even the errata has errata! I opted to make small bobbles to go with the big center bobbles instead of as designed. (I did try 3 times before admitting defeat!)
Then, her bobbles and mine looked totally different. Mine were ugly and unacceptable...So, I omitted them.
I'm glad I saved this square for last...otherwise...I would never have knit the afghan!
There is nothing "right" about this square. I was so looking forward to knitting it and it became my nemesis.
Rows 20 and 21 have issues...In my opinion, even the errata has errata! I opted to make small bobbles to go with the big center bobbles instead of as designed. (I did try 3 times before admitting defeat!)
Then, her bobbles and mine looked totally different. Mine were ugly and unacceptable...So, I omitted them.
I'm glad I saved this square for last...otherwise...I would never have knit the afghan!
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posted by Janette @ 12:39 PM
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
GAAA #19 - Jay Campbell
This is what it looked like off the needles. Hmmmm.....
Here it is...blocking....Sigh....There are quite a few issues with this square and I probably won't be using it in the afghan. The needle size is too small (6)...couldn't get a rhythm knitting it whether I used circulars or dpn's due to the S2KP2 at the end of the rounds....and I had to stretch it like crazy to get it near the 12" measurement. It is closer to 11".
Once it is dry, I'll make a decision. So not happy....
This is what it looked like off the needles. Hmmmm.....
Here it is...blocking....Sigh....There are quite a few issues with this square and I probably won't be using it in the afghan. The needle size is too small (6)...couldn't get a rhythm knitting it whether I used circulars or dpn's due to the S2KP2 at the end of the rounds....and I had to stretch it like crazy to get it near the 12" measurement. It is closer to 11".
Once it is dry, I'll make a decision. So not happy....
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posted by Janette @ 5:25 AM
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
GAAA #18 - Kathleen T. Carty
I started this square a while ago....the border is worked first and then stitches are picked up around the inner edge. I wasn't crazy about my grafting job...so I set it aside.
Looking at it with fresh eyes, it looked fine...so I completed the square today. It is actually nicer in person...and...I must need a new digital camera since the square is a wine color - not orange.
I started this square a while ago....the border is worked first and then stitches are picked up around the inner edge. I wasn't crazy about my grafting job...so I set it aside.
Looking at it with fresh eyes, it looked fine...so I completed the square today. It is actually nicer in person...and...I must need a new digital camera since the square is a wine color - not orange.
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posted by Janette @ 12:41 PM
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GAAA #17 - Janet Martin
This square was listed as one of the most challenging squares. It was pretty straightforward and fun to knit.
This square was listed as one of the most challenging squares. It was pretty straightforward and fun to knit.
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posted by Janette @ 8:33 AM
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Monday, March 31, 2008
GAAA #16 -Susan Rainey
Have a bit more work to do on the square...the sweater needs to be blocked...and then attached to the square....
Have a bit more work to do on the square...the sweater needs to be blocked...and then attached to the square....
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posted by Janette @ 9:06 AM
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
GAAA #15 - Patt Tanton Hewitt
The picture in the booklet doesn't do this square justice. It was a lot of fun to knit as well!
The picture in the booklet doesn't do this square justice. It was a lot of fun to knit as well!
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posted by Janette @ 5:54 PM
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