Posted by Nicole Stanford on 2007-11-27 15:54:53
Post Subject: Converting knitting patterns
I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to convert a sweater pattern that is written for straight needles to be used with circular needles - I love knitting sweaters for my kids but hate having to sew them up at the end.
Posted by smudgy_cat on 2007-08-15 14:16:51
Post Subject: knitting machine patterns
Anyone have a source for free knitting machine sweater patterns, that have pictures, and are on the easier end of the spectrum?
I found some patterns for my machine on the company's website (Bond Ultimate sweater machine), but the sweater pattern has the rolled edges style, and I was hoping to find something more finished looking.
My ultimate goal is to make 2 kid sweaters for Christmas presents.
Posted by teagrrl on 2004-12-13 07:33:22
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Hmm. I haven't found any free patterns online (I've only googled a bit though, so there might be patterns somewhere) but it should be possible to use a general sweater pattern and just add a hood...somehow. I made a hoodie sweater (not in fleece though) in school but that was like 10 years ago so I don't really remember any details... :-(
If you don't want to buy a pattern, have you checked your local library? My library has all kinds of crafts books...including sewing ones I'm sure.
Posted by girlwearglasses on 2004-11-30 10:58:15
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if you know how to knit and have access to the egg cozie (mini sweater) pattern in weekend knitting, make a mini sweater and then attach a looped shiny thin ribbon at the neck of the sweater to make the "hook" part.
Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2005-07-18 13:03:47
Post Subject: simple baby sweater pattern?
It seems like everyone I know is pregnant! Very exciting. After tacking dpns and cables and mittens I feel ready to attempt a small sweater for at least one of them. Does anyone have a favorite baby (0-6 mos) sweater pattern that is fairly simple? I'm glad to be pointed to a book or what have you-- I am trying to avoid intarsia or really complicated stitch patterns, but a little bit of flair is fine-- i.e. cables, ribs etc.
Posted by slowgraffiti220 on 2005-07-21 01:36:05
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Haiku from Knitty is a great baby sweater pattern, really quick to knit and, because of the way it is written, really easy to alter to fit any size baby you'd want. just go to the yarn craft council's yarn standards for standard baby measurements, and there you go. there's a similar pattern to that in weekend knits with more neck shaping and whatnot, but as i haven't tried it i can't say if i like it.
i also second the debbie bliss baby knits for begginers (though some of the sweaters seem a little past begginer to me)... i have plans to knit about half of that book for the little belly monster that i'm currently cultivating.
and finally, as i am currently steeped in baby sweaters, i am about to knit Dumpling from rowan babies and it looks like the cutest damn thing ever. i just have a weekness for baby sweaters that look like librarians or old men might wear them. too cute!
Posted by researchasaurus on 2005-05-11 13:56:50
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I've been following this ever since the organizer of the Chicago Stitch-n-Bitch sent out a message requesting legal assistance (I'm in Chi-town). I think it's nuts to be honest.
Mostly I am annoyed by that drawing on the main page of SFSE.
A good perspective on the situation can be found here
http://www.girlfromauntie.com/journal/index.php
The author is the person responsible for the Rogue sweater pattern and many other good knitting designs, plus she is an intellectual property lawyer (in Canada).
Posted by Marla Deschenes on 2006-08-06 11:03:08
Post Subject: I knew I would find a cute dog sweater pattern here!
Is the dog-a-saurus pattern for crochet? If so, could someone send me a copy, too? I was looking online for a cool dog sweater pattern and could not find anything!! THANK YOU!!
Posted by mle on 2006-08-08 23:42:57
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As to the pattern's skill level, I'd say about an intermediate. Most of the pattern is really basic, but there are bits for the little arms and such that expect you to understand things like short rows that a beginner might not already know. Overall, I give Patons patterns a thumbs down. They're vague at the best of times. I would advise that you get a basic dog sweater pattern (likely available free online), and then add the ridge yourself. Spikey ridges like that are dead easy. The ridge in the pattern has you cast on 3 sts, increase one stitch every other row knitting in garter stitch until you have 14 sts. Cast off 11 sts, knit the remaining three. Repeat. Each repeat forms one spike. Continue in the pattern until you have the number of spikes desired, and cast off all stitches. Make two of these and then sew them back to back - this makes the fabric strong enough to stand up straight.
I hope that helps.
