tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post7163541237488239843..comments2024-03-18T20:56:05.132-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: CirclesFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-23207020340213078742008-12-07T15:29:00.000-05:002008-12-07T15:29:00.000-05:00I suppose I just need a little reassurance myself ...I suppose I just need a little reassurance myself in Round 21 (and repeats). No one else is confused on this round but me, so I'm obviously just a dork.<BR/><BR/>The pattern has me YO2 then K2tog all the way 'round...that would have me increasing by a stitch every time (YO2 makes two, but K2tog only reduces by one). However, there aren't any correlating decreases.<BR/><BR/>But when you start the hat proper, the pattern makes it clear that you should have exactly the same number of stitches as when you cast on.<BR/><BR/>So ACK! What am I missing? Is that round actually K2tog, YO2, K2tog repeat all the way 'round? Or is it YO2, K3tog, all the way 'round? Or something else?attitonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282620487688160610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-14338579186668610062008-10-31T17:37:00.000-04:002008-10-31T17:37:00.000-04:00Thank you again for the nightcap pattern. It is l...Thank you again for the nightcap pattern. It is lovely, it came out perfectly when I cast on 13x13 stitches. I hadn't planned on a tassle, I don't do fringe and I have cats, but the tassle keeps it from being a nipple. Panda Silk fingering weight yarn is beautiful for this pattern, by the way.<BR/><BR/>ElenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-19700412835096316632008-10-28T08:57:00.000-04:002008-10-28T08:57:00.000-04:00what part of "size needle to get gauge" do some pe...what part of "size needle to get gauge" do some people not understand?<BR/><BR/>i'm sorry you're having to deal like that.dragon knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876200889552460658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-8949416667431678372008-10-12T09:35:00.000-04:002008-10-12T09:35:00.000-04:00Your grandmother is beautiful! I miss mine and wi...Your grandmother is beautiful! I miss mine and wish that they could have lived long enough for me to knit for them. Your shawl - what a special gift for her!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411608982136742177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-27510653595170925272008-09-28T11:57:00.000-04:002008-09-28T11:57:00.000-04:00Oh, Franklin, you're back!! I missed you and your...Oh, Franklin, you're back!! I missed you and your wit very, very much. {{Hugs}}--it sounds like you need them. Here's wishing you soothing knitting, spinning happiness, a nice cup of tea and a snuggle in some nice handknits.Corbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024723646319434472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-27199240773631546762008-09-26T18:54:00.000-04:002008-09-26T18:54:00.000-04:00You poor baby. So much trauma for a free pattern!...You poor baby. So much trauma for a free pattern! <BR/><BR/>If you do figure out how to spin while hiding under the bed, could you let me in on the secret? I could use it.Yarnhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625926254864861603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1397659361124536412008-09-26T16:49:00.000-04:002008-09-26T16:49:00.000-04:00Oh, sign me up. I tried the e-mail addy you put in...Oh, sign me up. I tried the e-mail addy you put in your blog but it bounced. /\/\/\/\/\/\/<BR/>I'm in Shoreview, Minnesota. a2zme aht comcast daht net.a2zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867153675975264100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-60031757773905714082008-09-26T15:38:00.000-04:002008-09-26T15:38:00.000-04:00Your experiences remind me of the person who goes ...Your experiences remind me of the person who goes to the LYS counter with a pattern complete wth a photo of the completed red sweater and says "I love this sweater but red looks terrible on me - do you have this pattern in any other colors?"<BR/><BR/>Here's another question to ponder - when those same knitters buy a cookbook to make say.... a cake, and it doesn't come out looking like the photo, do they write to the cookbook author complaining?<BR/><BR/>I'm just wonderin'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87834381780199273802008-09-26T13:21:00.000-04:002008-09-26T13:21:00.000-04:00Raises hand sheepishly . . . Franklin, I checked ...Raises hand sheepishly . . . Franklin, I checked the math, and the gauge at Knitty looks a tich off.<BR/><BR/>At Knitty, gauge given is 32 sts to 4 inches = 8 sts per inch. Fine and dandy.<BR/><BR/>Reading your blog post, 208 stitches gives 21 inches or 9.9 stitches per inch.<BR/><BR/>Your real live gauge is almost 2 sts per inch tighter than your pattern gauge! Over 20 inches or so for an adult head, that's a big discrepancy--40 sts, or 4 inches according to Knitty.<BR/><BR/>This happens. More often than I wanna think about, and it's why I knit top down garments (or toe-up socks). Real live gauge over a garment is often not the same as gauge over a swatch or representative bit (that old measure an inch and put two pins in).<BR/><BR/>Kudos on the pattern BTW, it is a lovely piece. Thanks for the multiple of 13 comment--now I can play with using the edging on something.Spikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469708510277531714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-10430356547848282202008-09-26T11:11:00.000-04:002008-09-26T11:11:00.000-04:00For some reason this post didn't show until today ...For some reason this post didn't show until today for me...hmmm.<BR/><BR/>Does the universe know I really don't have anything to add?<BR/><BR/>Could part of the issue be that a flat-knit gauge swatch may not equal a circularly knit swatch. (EZ is in the wings) Ya' all knit the swatch, right?<BR/><BR/>Also, are you all doing cotton? Different fibers will behave differently, especially as they become a bigger-than-swatch object.<BR/><BR/>Franklin-you labels made the situation just sound awful! Better energy should abound this week.<BR/><BR/>Gerrie in St PaulBarca Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716626154893889858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-22057059894149336312008-09-26T10:11:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:11:00.000-04:00Mine turned out lovely. I'm going to make more. ...Mine turned out lovely. I'm going to make more. Thank you again for sharing the pattern.only the dog farts herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061805838682412042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-54482335887638758572008-09-26T09:56:00.000-04:002008-09-26T09:56:00.000-04:00That shade of blue is perfect for Grandma. It mak...That shade of blue is perfect for Grandma. It makes her eyes shine like sapphires!<BR/><BR/>The zen of simple, repetitive movments is so healing. Blessings on your bruises (psychic and emotional.)roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916948065233137971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-62964189705732619602008-09-26T09:47:00.000-04:002008-09-26T09:47:00.000-04:00Franklin, dear Franklin, clutch two skeins of cash...Franklin, dear Franklin, clutch two skeins of cashmere or alpaca to your bosom, pull the covers up to your chin and call me in the morning. Sorry that it's been such a trying week. I feel your pain! I may have to get me a spinning wheel! Sounds like just the thing when I'm in one of those spaces. Big hugs, CynthiaAlotta.knittinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483687033340326053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-77310236146806736122008-09-26T09:38:00.000-04:002008-09-26T09:38:00.000-04:00I was just beginning to wonder where you'd gotten ...I was just beginning to wonder where you'd gotten to. I've had periods where I was pretty sure that under the bed was the best place for me, even though I'm claustrophobic. I hope things settle for you soon.<BR/><BR/>Your grandma looks lovely!Geek Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105912427590222816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-12711814154430983062008-09-26T09:25:00.000-04:002008-09-26T09:25:00.000-04:00I find when my mind turns to thoughts of brain dea...I find when my mind turns to thoughts of brain dead knitting my life is getting way to hectic and I need to cut back and regroup.LizzieK8https://www.blogger.com/profile/17418678210403829598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-80604615693305867682008-09-26T07:45:00.000-04:002008-09-26T07:45:00.000-04:00Grandma looks wonderful. I suggest a look at the p...Grandma looks wonderful. I suggest a look at the photo often during the next week. You are a raving successful grandson the rest is just stuff! Oh and I suggest some bubbles if it is your thing, vintage if it has been really bad as you say. Jacqueline xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-61154952129496434182008-09-26T07:32:00.000-04:002008-09-26T07:32:00.000-04:00*Hugs*It sounds like you need it right now.Take ca...*Hugs*<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you need it right now.<BR/><BR/>Take care, and keep knitting.<BR/>ScienceprincessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-23715022088489393882008-09-26T06:47:00.000-04:002008-09-26T06:47:00.000-04:00I live on a tiny overpopulated island in knitting ...I live on a tiny overpopulated island in knitting loneliness. There are no serious yarn shops but simply haberdashers who stock some hideous acrylics. I buy all my yarn and needles online, i subscribe to knitting magazines online and knitting blogs keep me company. One day i'd like to set up a knitting circle of friends but with young kids and a job to keep down there is not much time left for now.<BR/>Please don't ever leave me that long without a post ;-)) Yours is my favourite blog. Hope this helps you feel better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87425172414032523692008-09-26T05:47:00.000-04:002008-09-26T05:47:00.000-04:00It's nearly November. You'll be on t'other side o...It's nearly November. You'll be on t'other side of the Atlantic soon. And we'll adore you.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about circular stocking stitch.<BR/><BR/>~x~Sweet Camden Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983732031040847147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-24960797168487226252008-09-26T05:18:00.000-04:002008-09-26T05:18:00.000-04:00Isn't the internet a weird new thing. We've never ...Isn't the internet a weird new thing. We've never met but I really care about you and want to give you a big hug and tell you how great you are. Hope the rough patch is over, otherwise you could always come and hang out with me in Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-81962536487599703712008-09-26T05:09:00.000-04:002008-09-26T05:09:00.000-04:00Knitting has many times been my salvation; however...Knitting has many times been my salvation; however, not so much the spinning yet...<BR/><BR/>Your grandmother looks beautiful in her shawl, and your color choice was right works very well with her hair and complexion.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597575212834965517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-13139944401572237662008-09-26T04:41:00.000-04:002008-09-26T04:41:00.000-04:00Chin up, anyone who has the uber-pain threshold to...Chin up, anyone who has the uber-pain threshold to pluck their eyebrows won't be done down by the world :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-70802157745797726862008-09-26T02:49:00.000-04:002008-09-26T02:49:00.000-04:00Hatchery123I love the sight of singles on the bobb...Hatchery123I love the sight of singles on the bobbin...it's eye candy for me, and keeps me sane at work when the boss isn't looking. Sorry for all the drama in your life right now, but Lorna's laces is wonderful yarn, and will soothe the nerves I'm sure.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378991227372443475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-87659695441499358472008-09-25T22:04:00.000-04:002008-09-25T22:04:00.000-04:00As a relatively new knitter (I consider anyone kni...As a relatively new knitter (I consider anyone knitting less than ten years or so new, no snobbery involved, I just think it takes that long to truly be able to knit on autopilot) your gauge is probably quite tight. Quite. It often takes many years, arthritis, or other extreme measures to loosen it up. (For me it was breaking most of the bones in my hand. I think too-tight knitting is far better.) Anyway, don't sweat it if people have to alter the pattern a bit; it's good for them. They may learn something.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710658334966849773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-25352130863999780532008-09-25T21:30:00.000-04:002008-09-25T21:30:00.000-04:00Hi Franklin - I've missed you, too. My week has b...Hi Franklin - I've missed you, too. My week has been pretty dismal as well. Spinning always makes it better.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495662928972774816noreply@blogger.com