Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Getting Serious

 This is one of the two vests I am working on at the moment. Up until now I've been taking my sweet time enjoying the colorwork.



 Soon though I am going to have to do some serious shaping.



The problem is that I don't know how. I know how to use steeks to open the front but figuring out how to make the v-neck and the arm openings is another thing.




Craftsy came to the rescue once again. I bought this class during a half price sale and I've already gotten more than my money's worth. It's got everything I need to know AND a pattern that I can knit along with when Tracery is finished. I love Craftsy.
Where do you go when you need help with a project?
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11 comments:

  1. The Well Fed WheelFebruary 9, 2016 at 12:56 AM

    I go to google. But I haven't tried anything as intense as you're doing. I have deep admiration for all your talents! Seriously....I do. :-)

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  2. WanderingcatstudioFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    Tracery is going to be AH-MAZING!!!!
    When I'm stuck... I go to Mom... she is a complete knit wizard.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    So far, I haven't knit out of my comfort zone. I guess if I did, I'd try YouTube or one of my friends. I have several friends that are very experienced knitters. (Thank goodness for FRIENDS!)

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  4. JanetFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    You vest is gorgeous! I can almost always find answers on Ravelry, Google or YouTube. I learn a lot from blog friends too.

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  5. Delighted HandsFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    I usually go to YouTube for a good visual.
    Beautiful knitting...I love this project!

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  6. elnsFebruary 9, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    I'm excited for you. Your mad knitting skills are getting madder! I know you'll do great. Tracery is so pretty, that colorwork/combination is just fantastic.

    I mainly google -- sometimes I recruit a friend, but I don't do things quite as challenging as you, so there is that ...

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  7. kathy bFebruary 9, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Ohhh I may have to take a Craftsy class. Im thrilled to know you get your moneys worth!

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  8. kathy bFebruary 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    I can also tell you that on Feb 9th of last year you were working on the same thing. It was way new. For some reason when I bookmarked your blog it choose this date to come up. I refresh the page to get your current posts. SO I see that miracle of yarn you are knitting ALL THE TIME

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  9. kathy bJanuary 22, 2020 at 6:14 PM

    On Feb 9th, 2016 you posted the vest. I thought it was just magnificent and I still do. I know this because, when I go to your bookmark it always comes up. It looks like church windows to me. I know you will pull it off! I am so very glad you pup is fine!!! I get really anxious when our fur babies get sick. Phew.

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  10. kathy bMay 26, 2021 at 10:08 AM

    I marvel, ,I really do at your knitting and crochet! WOw. Althea is so so stunning!

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  11. kathy bDecember 30, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    I had to change the site. I , am at;
    https://knittinggenes.blogspot.com and I '11 stay there!

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