tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276266847729349745.post2761938105333131235..comments2023-10-11T14:00:20.756+01:00Comments on Great Balls of Wool: Third time lucky....Unahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03398380737025120541noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276266847729349745.post-11068540315420838682013-01-12T09:15:19.483+00:002013-01-12T09:15:19.483+00:00Thanks for your comment, Puppet Lady. Yes, it is ...Thanks for your comment, Puppet Lady. Yes, it is a Drops design pattern. I have been coming to the conclusion that it was translated by a computer, so it was interesting to read about the different Norwegian style of writing. I eventually worked out the pattern, but only because I am a reasonably accomplished knitter. I don't think I will attempt another of their patterns. By the way, the Aran wool came from a little wool shop near me in Eltham, London. I think Ebay has similar wool for sale as well.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398380737025120541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276266847729349745.post-91614272238735296852013-01-12T08:18:09.575+00:002013-01-12T08:18:09.575+00:00Hi Una
I think I know why you're having troubl...Hi Una<br />I think I know why you're having trouble. Is the pattern by Drops Design? If it is, this is a Norwegian company and the pattern is written in Norwegian style. I lived in Norway many years ago and found their knitting patterns quite different from English ones.. Our patterns explain everything quite explicitly, whereas Norwegian patterns tend to give you a guide as to what to do and are much more vague. You have to study the pattern and try to understand what is going on before you knit, rather than follow the pattern row by row, stitch by stitch which is what we're used to.<br /><br />I had a look at some of Drops Design's patterns recently on Ravelry and they look lovely but they're all written in this cryptic way. So well done for getting this far, and I hope your garment turns out fine in the end.<br /><br />By the way where did you get your big balls of Aran yarn? I've been on the lookout for some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276266847729349745.post-91590046355444807442013-01-10T16:16:27.666+00:002013-01-10T16:16:27.666+00:00That's a very good idea. I will remember it n...That's a very good idea. I will remember it next time I tackle a difficult pattern.Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398380737025120541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276266847729349745.post-22750356592649828122013-01-10T16:05:25.747+00:002013-01-10T16:05:25.747+00:00Ugh. I hate having to rip back lace. I know a lot ...Ugh. I hate having to rip back lace. I know a lot of knitters who use a "lifeline" while they're knitting difficult lace projects. Essentially, when you get to a critical row in the pattern, you use a darning needle to thread a contrast thread through your stitches. And, you can remove it and replace it as you go. But, it an emergency situation, you can rip back to your lifeline, and guarantee all your stitches will be there, and you'll know exactly which row you need to start from. mkonieczkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732809317180147109noreply@blogger.com