I'm knitting the fingerless gloves from "Last Minute Knitted Gifts" and it seems to be an easy pattern but I'm freaking out about the thumb opening. It says I need two 8" US size 6 needles and I'm using 12" because I don't actually think 8" exist in a size 6. Anyway, all is well but I'm wondering if I can use my 16" size 6 as the second pair? Does that make sense? Does the second pair have to be the same cord size as the first? I guess I don't really get how it works. It's just a hole, it doesn't cover the thumb at all. HELP! I could just go into a yarn store and get some help but I don't want to look like an idiot-so I'll post it on a blog where really good knitters can read about my stupidity!
Also, here's a quick pic of a bowl I made. I just used the same pattern as the "John Merrick" but stretched it over a bowl instead of my head. It didn't turn out quite like I wanted it to but I guess that's what happens when you make a hat into a bowl. It will hold my precious baby alpaca until I use it for the blanket I'm making. Do you like my complete inability to take a photo? It's so wonky.
Finally, for those of you who don't care about knitting (is that possible?), here's one of the family after the BYU volleyball game. It was fantastic-they beat UC Irvine. I'm really hoping to go the championships in California (actually held at Irvine) this month. I especially love how my ring is shining like kryptonite!
3 comments:
Hi! I'm sure you can use your 16" needles- but I'm not sure what you mean with "cord"..?(this is where our english education fails- we learn to order tickets or ask for directions- but noone teaches us the most important words, like knit/purl/yo/ssk/...LOL) As long as the needles are the same thickness, you can use almost everything- just don't be afraid to try:-) I for instance never use long needles when I'm knitting something back and forth, it is much easier to use a circular(and still knit back and forth) I guess your pattern said 8" because shorter needles might be easier to handle.
So, have I confused you enough now...?
Cute bowl and really lovely familyphoto!
you guys are darling. I love the family picture. I care about knitting because you do, but I will admit, I don't understand the drama that is associated with it....I am crafty retarded so it wouldn't be something I would be very good at. :)
I agree with Marit :) Espesially the english education ;)
It's a beautiful color you knit those in by the way!
And yes, I'm going to use my frogged yarn.
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