Comments on: More Weaving

By: Doreen

Doreen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:40:27 +0000

It’s the sleeves that get me. I hate sewing them on. I used to think it was just finishing in general but the last couple of years I’ve noticed I zip right through the side seams once the sleeves are on. Also, buttons. I have 3 sweaters all put together and in a pile, just waiting for the buttons to go on. And I even have the buttons.

By: KarenM

KarenM — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:21:14 +0000

How much yarn does each scarf take to weave? They’re beautiful.

By: Martina

Martina — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:43:02 +0000

To Bev…. That’s why I knit toe-up socks! NO picking up gusset stitches, you do the gusset increases and then knit them in as you continue to finish the heel. You can also try the sock on as you go and assure the length/width is just right for your foot. I have also been able to take leg/instep patterns from top down socks and reverse them to use on toe-up socks. I use a basic Wendy Johnson pattern and drop in whatever fancy work I want. If the yarn is colorful enough, I just let it do the talking….

By: Cheekyredhead

Cheekyredhead — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:47:03 +0000

You’d think as a spinner and weaver I’d have a longer attention span but when it comes to sweaters I loose interest way to fast. I won’t tell you how long I’ve had some sweater projects in hybernation. Socks and small shawls are much more do-able for me.

If I feel then need to give a handmade creation to someone I’m far more likly to have woven rather than knit it.

Perfecting your selvedges comes with practise. A lot of weavers find that one side is always a little more wonky than the other.

By: Sandy H.

Sandy H. — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:14:04 +0000

I just cannot get working with double-pointed needles. To me it is like having sex with a porcupine! However I keep on trying just because it is a challenge!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:01:20 +0000

Your scarves are beautiful. Can you tell me why you chose the 15″ Cricket over the 10″? I’m thinking of putting the Cricket on my Christmas list and just wondered which would be the most practical. Thanks. Lovely weaving!

By: Paige

Paige — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:32:17 +0000

Hmmm, I’m intrigued. What sized scarf are you getting from one skein of sock yarn?

By: Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:19:37 +0000

6 sweaters in the WIP pile and 3 patterns with yarn waiting to get knit up!

By: Carol D. In Zion, IL

Carol D. In Zion, IL — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:35:12 +0000

Your scarves look marvelous, Sheri! I haven’t woven in awhile, and your work is an inspiration to pull out my Cricket and weave! I have a sweater that I’m working on for hubby, and the progress slows as the sweater gets “bigger”. I think it’s because it becomes less “transportable” because its so big and heavy–I have the same problem with larger shawls or blankets, too. Well, thanks for the inspiration!

By: Cyndy Harkins

Cyndy Harkins — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:24:29 +0000

Those scarves are gorgeous Sheri! My mother was a weaver for a few years when I was about 10 – she had at least 3 big looms, one of which was big enough to do a rug. I remember helping her set them up and untangle!

I have a terrible time with sweaters/tops for me. I measure , do math and they still don’t fit or look right. Close to giving up but sure would love to master them. If you follow Yarn Harlot, she just knit a complicated sweater in a week! Who else can do that? I’m thinking she has figured out how to knit in her sleep.