tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post6448973453805063393..comments2024-03-29T03:44:25.289-04:00Comments on Nelkin Designs Blog: Resurrecting Our Poof & a Flax and Twine Giveaway!Laura Nelkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09120576950149666512noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-6134067381178908262015-11-17T10:45:47.977-05:002015-11-17T10:45:47.977-05:00have tried the finger and arm versions, both very ...have tried the finger and arm versions, both very neat techniques. Have tried various looms too. love it all. sticks and string as my niece calls itKarenPowellCanadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792156240264423368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-16408239845668256412015-11-16T19:54:30.262-05:002015-11-16T19:54:30.262-05:00That is an awesome looking book. An arm knit hat ...That is an awesome looking book. An arm knit hat must take all of 5 minutes! I'm up for trying!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261181602292744481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-34916745839736952462015-11-16T16:15:39.859-05:002015-11-16T16:15:39.859-05:00I tried arm knitting to demonstrate for my daughte...I tried arm knitting to demonstrate for my daughter and her friends. Almost dislocated y thumb trying to tighten up a very loose knit. My daughter did a much better job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486506800613276291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-15686762724788249102015-11-16T07:52:06.478-05:002015-11-16T07:52:06.478-05:00Always used needles, never without but would be in...Always used needles, never without but would be interested to try. Ravelry id hirsheyboltBeth Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365058360404959910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-5086767267320126962015-11-16T02:39:33.247-05:002015-11-16T02:39:33.247-05:00No never, but I'd like to try.
Rav ID: piaheu...No never, but I'd like to try.<br /><br />Rav ID: piaheuerandersenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-28456183632846371102015-11-15T21:07:16.338-05:002015-11-15T21:07:16.338-05:00Arm knitting scarves with my nieces. Thank you for...Arm knitting scarves with my nieces. Thank you for a chance on a great giveawayCorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473453714709050084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-17186337165497679102015-11-14T09:41:30.454-05:002015-11-14T09:41:30.454-05:00I've never done any arm knitting but my girls ...I've never done any arm knitting but my girls have and they have made a cowl before. I think the hat is pretty cute!<br />lkgervitzLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338410221284819058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-67360589022796742692015-11-14T05:42:02.369-05:002015-11-14T05:42:02.369-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.craftsonthegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14853872697532721151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-1663649102637762452015-11-14T03:35:40.007-05:002015-11-14T03:35:40.007-05:00No, though I've been tempted to try some of th...No, though I've been tempted to try some of the numerous pairs of chopsticks in my kitchen.<br /><br />carolsumie on RavelryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-77484752105197373012015-11-14T01:56:41.053-05:002015-11-14T01:56:41.053-05:00I haven't really knit with anything but needle...I haven't really knit with anything but needles. When I was a kid I made a snake using yarn scraps on a wooden spool with nails in the top, I think it's sometimes called french knitting.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949121417267449682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-45214807855429818832015-11-13T20:47:43.309-05:002015-11-13T20:47:43.309-05:00I have done some arm knitting but my technique is ...I have done some arm knitting but my technique is off because every other row of my work is twisted stitches. A kit and instructions would probably do me some good ;)maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272553492349894382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-76451468666774501252015-11-13T19:23:51.654-05:002015-11-13T19:23:51.654-05:00I have tried to knit with bamboo fishing poles cut...I have tried to knit with bamboo fishing poles cut into 12 inch long pieces with clothesline as the "yarn." We were camping and I was bored! Did not work well. Your poof is fabulous! I am Mikkilayla from Ravelry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17645265952071295567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-73641996597079743342015-11-13T16:08:40.445-05:002015-11-13T16:08:40.445-05:00Hi Laura, It's Ingrid Gomez! Last winter I ta...Hi Laura, It's Ingrid Gomez! Last winter I taught a cowl arm-knitting class and had 8 students (mostly my friends and their friends) and we had an absolutely wonderful time. This past summer, I volunteered for 8 hours to teach kids in the South Bronx how to finger knit. They loved it! I love finger knitting a lot, and arm knitting is fun too!!!!! email is ipgcsw@yahoo.com :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-46635638414638928212015-11-13T15:44:07.044-05:002015-11-13T15:44:07.044-05:00I have only used knitting needles to knit.I have only used knitting needles to knit.Knittingdancer on Ravelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912795445454332934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-61056236978697730692015-11-13T15:41:46.949-05:002015-11-13T15:41:46.949-05:00I've never arm knitted but I've always bee...I've never arm knitted but I've always been keen to try! I love how your poof cover turned out!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488541306043317638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-13806534406205163002015-11-13T14:05:37.193-05:002015-11-13T14:05:37.193-05:00I love your pouf! And that hat pattern is awesome...I love your pouf! And that hat pattern is awesome. Rav amchartamcharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203232462451384011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-76758596268145935002015-11-13T13:28:05.178-05:002015-11-13T13:28:05.178-05:00I have done the finger knitting thing, but nothing...I have done the finger knitting thing, but nothing else so far. I want to do some arm knitting to use up some of my random onesies of fancy yarn! Kimt8511 on ravelry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106432904223503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-64125481508216236932015-11-13T13:27:16.031-05:002015-11-13T13:27:16.031-05:00I have done the finger knitting thing, but nothing...I have done the finger knitting thing, but nothing else so far. I want to do some arm knitting to use up some of my random onesies of fancy yarn! Kimt8511 on ravelry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106432904223503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-91452444898411179682015-11-13T11:33:12.983-05:002015-11-13T11:33:12.983-05:00I used two broomsticks and three strands of mohair...I used two broomsticks and three strands of mohair/silk yarn and made myself a wonderful soft light shawl! Still I have small beads to sew on the edge.asteridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190470210585551628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-27729865807175591332015-11-13T10:02:55.080-05:002015-11-13T10:02:55.080-05:00This looks awesome! I've knitted with my finge...This looks awesome! I've knitted with my fingers before!<br /><br />- JudithUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965446246084712399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-82940365355291693972015-11-13T09:27:21.452-05:002015-11-13T09:27:21.452-05:00Does using giant knitting needles my husband made ...Does using giant knitting needles my husband made me count? I knitted this from combed top: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/WordLily/scissortail-art-center-christmas-window-display Word Lilyhttp://wordlily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-16833983511193703512015-11-13T09:23:44.580-05:002015-11-13T09:23:44.580-05:00Hmmmm, intriguing. Hiw fast can u get it off your...Hmmmm, intriguing. Hiw fast can u get it off your arms? I frequently have to toss my knitting aside for the dogsRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844175605919566181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-33835559482025058462015-11-13T09:14:27.361-05:002015-11-13T09:14:27.361-05:00I have never tried arm knitting but maybe that is ...I have never tried arm knitting but maybe that is what I need to do to tighten up my flabby old lady arms:)<br />Carolm7323 on Ravelrycarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495910238010803025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-19479069162810245612015-11-13T08:49:25.309-05:002015-11-13T08:49:25.309-05:00No, I had to put it down a few times... I just sli...No, I had to put it down a few times... I just slipped my arms out and laid it flat! (But remember I knit loose!) This might be harder to do if you knit it more tightly!Laura Nelkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09120576950149666512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-37437419361339186582015-11-13T08:48:46.797-05:002015-11-13T08:48:46.797-05:00Only a little... it was so quick there wasn't ...Only a little... it was so quick there wasn't time for exhaustion!Laura Nelkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09120576950149666512noreply@blogger.com