We've had some feedback and questions via private email (thank you!) and thought it best, before we move forward, to post a summary of how we expect our knit-a-long to proceed. We do encourage you to post your questions in the comments section as others may have the same questions and will benefit by seeing that and seeing our responses.
- Select pattern
- Determine size/measurements
- Select appropriate yarn/gauge
- Select machine
- Make tension swatch (plain stocking stitch)
- Exploring technical and design elements
- Cast on method; hem, binding or ribbing?
- Texture or colour elements on main body and/or sleeves?
- Centre closure - zipper, buttons, pullover? Type of band?
- Short row shaping for custom fitting?
- Neckline design options?
- Sleeve and sleeve placement design options?
- Hood - texture or colour elements?
- More swatching as required by A through G
- Rewriting the pattern for yarn, machine and design changes
- Knitting the modified pattern
- Blocking and finishing
- Project evaluation
These steps are subject to change as we work through the project, but for now they seem a logical way to proceed.
Nancy
Looking forward to starting. Good idea to do some machine maintenance.
ReplyDeleteSeems to be working.
ReplyDeletePerhaps we could book the library one Saturday in January for a machine clean session. What do you think?
The Musquodoboit Library multi purpose room has been booked for January 14 from 10am til 2pm (those are the regular library hours). Please check the list of things needed to clean your machine and bring them along. No need to bring tables, there are lots on site.
ReplyDeleteAlso bring a brown bag lunch. There is a bakery next door for coffee, tea, and treats.