tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post8975802055499827425..comments2024-03-28T02:05:23.563-07:00Comments on YarnOnTheHouse: meet Daniel and your Cascade Eco AlpacaYarnOnTheHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08418269642619415980noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-66204838092095760622010-02-21T09:47:01.450-08:002010-02-21T09:47:01.450-08:00POSTING FOR THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you...POSTING FOR THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you everyone for posting! Check back on Monday to see who wins and see what the new weekly giveaway is. Good luck!! -VeYarnOnTheHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418269642619415980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-28979860257918338202010-02-21T09:12:46.549-08:002010-02-21T09:12:46.549-08:00I would think most sweaters or cardis knit in a fi...I would think most sweaters or cardis knit in a fingering up to light worsted weight would be the best to not add extra bulk to a figure would be best (although, I do like cozy bulky sweaters sometimes too). My Rowan 38 Lucy sweater is knit up of a few strands of lighterweight yarn and has a nice stretch to it.<br />http://www.ravelry.com/projects/StaceyKnitsIt/lucyStaceyKnitsIthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486260299882459989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-74361994882905661972010-02-20T19:21:36.172-08:002010-02-20T19:21:36.172-08:00Getting in on the end. Thinner yarn,stay away from...Getting in on the end. Thinner yarn,stay away from bulky!<br />Daleknits from ravelryUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288568621767605844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-53398363636665617522010-02-20T18:41:34.242-08:002010-02-20T18:41:34.242-08:00Love you blog, all the yarn pics are fabulous :)
...Love you blog, all the yarn pics are fabulous :)<br /><br />My fav pattern is fingerless gloves, they look great on everyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008898062924380835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-382757658926527202010-02-20T17:47:50.369-08:002010-02-20T17:47:50.369-08:00I tried on a sweater at Madrona that was really fl...I tried on a sweater at Madrona that was really flattering. The pattern has not been released but should be soon. It is the Rib-n Cardigan by Karen Alfke. It was in the Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn booth. I can hardly wait until it is released!!!Carrie Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-52014858570974736782010-02-20T15:11:24.297-08:002010-02-20T15:11:24.297-08:00Another vote for the February Lady. Hands down my ...Another vote for the February Lady. Hands down my favorite sweater pattern.Casihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649213382228099780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-68879994171137777992010-02-20T14:26:21.584-08:002010-02-20T14:26:21.584-08:00My daughter & I took a class at Abubdant Yarn ...My daughter & I took a class at Abubdant Yarn & Dyeworks on knitting your first sweater...<br />It was "Pure and Simple Hoodie" Hers was in Debbie Bilss Chunky Yarn.<br />Turned out so Beautiful!<br />My is in handspun with stranded alpacas on it and not yet finished.fiberfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483247115921056289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-40005054105142065292010-02-20T01:40:18.418-08:002010-02-20T01:40:18.418-08:00I don't think I've even felt alpaca yarn! ...I don't think I've even felt alpaca yarn! I'm still pretty new to knitting and crocheting. I've made a scarf in the past and have started making toys for my children. I have been looking through several patterns for sweaters and shawls. Good to have plenty for up here in the North West =)SereneWinterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018950124623641446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-63966646717389978182010-02-20T00:18:56.667-08:002010-02-20T00:18:56.667-08:00I just finished knitting this adorable sweater/top...I just finished knitting this adorable sweater/top for my plus sized daughter: <br /><br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ludington<br /><br />She hasn't emailed me a picture yet, but says it is the cutest thing she owns. I'm thinking of making one for me too. :o) - Very flattering. <br /><br />Sandie (KnitzyBlonde on Ravelry)<br />zaftig2k at yahoo dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350202490194467988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-192714655930420782010-02-20T00:06:47.973-08:002010-02-20T00:06:47.973-08:00Very pretty yarn! I could see a nice neck cowl out...Very pretty yarn! I could see a nice neck cowl out of it. I made a sweater from Vogue knitting free patterns on-line that makes me look slimmer. Take a look: http://www.vogueknitting.com/free_patterns/faux-cabled_cardigan.aspxPavlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309820682062207642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-58893738523114863132010-02-20T00:05:14.316-08:002010-02-20T00:05:14.316-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pavlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309820682062207642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-63051946331353692842010-02-19T21:57:38.441-08:002010-02-19T21:57:38.441-08:00everything looks good on my boys but, alas, the Ma...everything looks good on my boys but, alas, the Marines have them packing for hot places so... It's a good thing I have a new granddaughter to knit for: flattering on her = pink & grey (and purple. and red. and teal. and blues. and did I say pink?)<br /><br /><br />- bcknits on Ravelrybcknitshttp://www.ravelry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-67624444717725183612010-02-19T19:19:17.792-08:002010-02-19T19:19:17.792-08:00I don't really know if there is a flattering g...I don't really know if there is a flattering garment pattern out there, but I know I love wearing my Verona Shawl that I knit with a buttery soft blue faced leicester wool. The pattern was simple but the yarn made it extra special!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-35817949145989125542010-02-19T10:24:43.782-08:002010-02-19T10:24:43.782-08:00Flattering garments? I don't know, it's so...Flattering garments? I don't know, it's so different for everyone. I'm petite so I can't wear anything with a lot of ease, and the waist needs to nip in. But that's not flattering for everyone!<br /><br />I'm currently making the St. James sweater, and it is immensely flattering on me.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168638886177302741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-71910602106140275492010-02-19T08:08:51.241-08:002010-02-19T08:08:51.241-08:00I have very little experience knitting garments, b...I have very little experience knitting garments, but one thing that I think really adds to how flattering a garment is is attention to the neckline and making sure it's going to look good on people with a variety of torso shapes. I also think that empire waist construction is flattering on a lot of people.<br /><br />-bookwormdjibouti on RavLarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09167676877353302070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-1611302994948138732010-02-19T05:51:51.707-08:002010-02-19T05:51:51.707-08:00Hmm...I'd have to say a thinly-knit cardigan. ...Hmm...I'd have to say a thinly-knit cardigan. The best part? For some reason, it is totally acceptable to wear the same cardi over and over!French Press Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437740864852050313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-31259855098377919172010-02-19T04:04:52.416-08:002010-02-19T04:04:52.416-08:00I haven't knit it myself, but several of my fr...I haven't knit it myself, but several of my friends knit the Hourglass sweater and it looked great on them and they are all different shapes and sizes.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127405984029021341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-79222692274784893832010-02-18T20:11:31.786-08:002010-02-18T20:11:31.786-08:00I would have to say the Feb. Lady Sweater. They a...I would have to say the Feb. Lady Sweater. They all look pretty darn great, even on "larger ladies" (speaking as a one of those ladies).Lisahttp://twinsuplus1.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-72782858857102210962010-02-18T18:02:13.801-08:002010-02-18T18:02:13.801-08:00Welcome Back! And tell your brother that he did a ...Welcome Back! And tell your brother that he did a wonderful job! <br />Although I haven't knit with it, I hear it's wonderful!<br /><br />I don't have a pattern I've knit, but one I think is just beautiful is:<br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/05-flower-tied-cardigan<br /><br />and I've heard great things about teh Tomato pattern as far as being very flattering:<br /><br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tomato<br /><br />both are on my favorite list! Thanks again for the great blog!katerinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960979969286382170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-70219233612738632412010-02-18T16:52:49.966-08:002010-02-18T16:52:49.966-08:00I haven't knit a real garment yet -- some sock...I haven't knit a real garment yet -- some socks, mittens, and the like, but nothing both large and attractive. I do, however, have a sweater that is inspiring me; I love it and would like to try and create something similar. It's mostly stockinette, with cables instead of ribbing at hem and cuffs, and an asymmetrical neckline with cables. Love it!zuzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602436431844877286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-263574084519054772010-02-18T16:27:36.012-08:002010-02-18T16:27:36.012-08:00I'd have to say that a super-long and very nar...I'd have to say that a super-long and very narrow scarf would be elongating--so something like a 1x1 rib scarf that's 9 stitches wide and a couple of yards or more long.JaneDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435270717696200316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-66669326814524659682010-02-18T14:08:28.532-08:002010-02-18T14:08:28.532-08:00Like Buttah, how can I resist??
My favorite patte...Like Buttah, how can I resist??<br /><br />My favorite pattern that I've knitted is the February lady sweater, this one just hides everything I want to hide, while showing what I want to show...an it's such an easy knit!PurpleGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16789346520374872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-56917081488784118072010-02-18T13:11:26.300-08:002010-02-18T13:11:26.300-08:00i have not knit a flattering sweater, myself. jus...i have not knit a flattering sweater, myself. just one raglan stockinette-fest. and a kids sweater, and kids' sweaters always look good!<br /><br />i say shawls are flattering. i can't handle ornate lace patterns myself, but i just got the rhytidome shawl as a gift from another raveller. i love it so much.JuliaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194852178084970477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-6589108475629168672010-02-18T12:59:38.947-08:002010-02-18T12:59:38.947-08:00My most flattering garment has been the Custom Fit...My most flattering garment has been the Custom Fit Raglan. This is more of a recipe than an actual pattern, and it's the best-fitting (OK, only fitting)sweater that I have ever knit!<br /><br />phoenixfire @ ravelryphoenixfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140939882174574064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112198610773711564.post-27048316720649087372010-02-18T08:55:26.999-08:002010-02-18T08:55:26.999-08:00I better get in on this. How could I not? :-)I better get in on this. How could I not? :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com