tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post2486073937822546341..comments2024-02-23T03:24:15.600-06:00Comments on knittinggenes.blogspot.com: Another hat......and a question....please....kathy bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-52767845960844660562009-12-04T17:45:12.294-06:002009-12-04T17:45:12.294-06:00I pull the needle thru the stitches loosely, then ...I pull the needle thru the stitches loosely, then pull them thru again and pull the whole thing tight then I make a couple of little stitches where they won't be seen, then weave in the ends. That way they're gathered on two threads, not one and have been tacked in place. Also, tell him not to pull so hard.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-15246536980072334632009-12-02T21:39:03.497-06:002009-12-02T21:39:03.497-06:00I'm thinking switch to smaller needles:) Hugs ...I'm thinking switch to smaller needles:) Hugs DarcyDarcys Knotty Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00022869069300030504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-17589379001885251342009-12-02T13:21:39.536-06:002009-12-02T13:21:39.536-06:00You could try Kitchenering the last few stitches a...You could try Kitchenering the last few stitches as Techknitter suggests:<br />http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2009/11/avoiding-nipple-in-middle-some-tricks.html<br /><br />I wouldn't trust a recipe with cornstarch in the cookies. You can search for "spritz" cookie recipes - that's the kind you make with a cookie press. I usually use the one in Joy of Cooking. <br /><br />Good luck with both prospects!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658570531652539325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-35797586411681290582009-12-02T10:28:32.053-06:002009-12-02T10:28:32.053-06:00Yes, the length of the hat probably was a contribu...Yes, the length of the hat probably was a contributing factor. <br /><br />If you are using acrylic yarn, it is pretty slippery and does not "lock" like wool. I use a tapestry needle to run through the stitches, weave them in a couple of times and then tie a knot and weave the end into the top of the hat.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-89594716136968189662009-12-02T09:58:02.030-06:002009-12-02T09:58:02.030-06:00Fray Check by Dritz can be bought at Michael"...Fray Check by Dritz can be bought at Michael"s or JoAnne's, online or any craft store. It is fabric glue that is never really hard and softens with washing but it holds like Superglue. I fasten all my yarn ends with it--even on lace shawls. After it drys you never know it's there.Katherinehttp://blog.knittingonthego.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-24057032098544676632009-12-02T09:20:17.129-06:002009-12-02T09:20:17.129-06:00Katherine....Fray check? I must find this. Where...Katherine....Fray check? I must find this. Where do you get yours. Micheals? Knit shops? On line? I have heard of this ! <br /><br />So it is all about the KNOT! Hooray. Fireman is very very good at knots. Maybe he can show me. <br /><br />Must shake the finger too!<br /><br />Elaine thank you for not rolling your eyes.<br /><br />Karen, glad the cornstarch is tried and true!kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-54265358105987524752009-12-02T07:42:46.935-06:002009-12-02T07:42:46.935-06:00Guilty confession - for hats I always knot the yar...Guilty confession - for hats I always knot the yarn at the top after pulling it through the live stitches, then I weave the tail.<br /><br />I've never used cornstarch in Spritz cookies (that's what you mean by cookie shooter, right?). But my mom has a recipe called Cornstarch Cookies - you roll into balls and flatten with a fork. They obviously have cornstarch and EVERYONE loves them!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-45700720358129795212009-12-02T07:11:42.404-06:002009-12-02T07:11:42.404-06:00I'm not sure what a sketcher style is - is it ...I'm not sure what a sketcher style is - is it essentially straight across on the top? If so, do a 3 needle bindoff. You put half the stitches on one straight needle, half on another parallel to the first. With right sides together, and a third needle, take the first stitch from each needle and knit them together. Repeat for the second stitches and pass the first stitch over (classic type of bind off). Continue knitting the nth stitch on each needle together and then passing the n-1st stitch over. At the end, you are down to a single stitch which you end off like any other flat knitting. <br /><br />I did not roll my eyes once. Maybe you are rolling your eyes since you already knew all of this and I have not guessed correctly about top of the hat style.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698357440367685868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-75659879759765266862009-12-02T00:27:17.811-06:002009-12-02T00:27:17.811-06:00I can't advise on the hat problem because i am...I can't advise on the hat problem because i am only just starting to make my first ever hat, i will be absorbing any advice you receive for my own, i can however agree with you about the Addi turbo's, give me the knit pro acrylic tips any day! Or when i have more money the wood tips :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628551673268203483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-51562577188901723702009-12-01T22:32:56.377-06:002009-12-01T22:32:56.377-06:00My hat lover, GS#3, is a big guy with a big head s...My hat lover, GS#3, is a big guy with a big head so I anchor those closing threads at the top so they will NEVER come out. When there are less than 12 stitches on the needles I use a tapestry needle to run through the live stitches and knot them on the inside. Then I run the yarn end through a few stitches and use a dot of Fray Check to hold it in place. One last step--I shake my finger at it and dare it to come apart! Works every time. Cookies=frozen dough. Needles=KnitPicks Options.Katherinehttp://blog.knittingonthego.comnoreply@blogger.com