Comments on: deflated hearts

By: emily fan

emily fan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:37:16 +0000

When you said said saw seam down to the cast on, did you mean to fold the first hump side way used the 8″ yarn to saw the seam?

I was also confused by how do you pick up 3 stitches from cast on sts and knit 13 sts. from holder.

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:04:28 +0000

I’m a lefty knitter so I have to ask if your Mom ever learned to knit. For so many years I was told that I “couldn’t” learn because I was left-handed…and I am SERIOUSLY left-handed…can’t even brush my teeth with my right hand without spearing a nostril. Five years ago, while combing through a used book store I found “Left Handed Knitting”, a small book by Regina Hurlburt and it changed my life. I have joined the knitting obsessed and am not afraid to try any knitting project, sometimes unsuccessfully, but with the knowledge that I can keep trying until I do succeed. I hope your Mom had the same experience.

P.S. I just completed your Lite Lopi Pullover and LOVE it! I’m on Ravelry as “Downeastyarnho” and it is pictured in my projects.

By: Micheline

Micheline — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:46:47 +0000

What a clever mom you have. I can almost see the smile in her face when she found the book…so timely.
Thank you for all the beautiful patterns you have designed.
The best thing I ever did for my daughter when she wanted me to knit her a sweater, was to tell her to knit one for herself. She is now a beautiful knitter and much more prolific that me.

By: norahgaughan

norahgaughan — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:19:12 +0000

Maybe this will help those who are confused about the hearts: You do not need to make 2 pieces. The instructions are for a complete heart. After you pull up the stitches you need to sew the little seam that closes up that bump. After you finish the 2nd bump you sew the seam that closes up that bump and then continue down to the point, stuffing the heart before you close the seam completely.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:24:26 +0000

Hi, I love the hearts and just finished knitting one. I came out with one side of the heart? are the instructions for one side??? Your deflated hearts look like one piece, front and back? I think I did it wrong. I like the heart & it looks symmetrical so I’m going to knit the back and sew to front, stuff and felt. Am I on track?
Pam

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:00:01 +0000

Made one of the Heartfelt hearts last night but was confused by directions. Obviously, you make two…then sew them together? Seems like the directions could add just a little more info. Could you revise them, please?

By: Barclay

Barclay — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:08:03 +0000

I love that story! I’m 44 and I /still/ occasionally dissolve into perfectionist tears when I am trying to learn new things and failing. You have to fail to learn, and that’s so hard. Thanks for sharing!

By: betty holck

betty holck — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:22:00 +0000

New to your site and love it . I started knitting during WW11 on squares for afghans for returning veterans. Love this little hat pattern “Cisco” with ears on it. It will go to missionary box to travel to a child somewhere. Felted little little hearts would really dress up a plain child’s hat and also send a lot of love.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:31:08 +0000

I am happy to have found your Website. Have just finished knitting “Show Stopper” and just love it. A friend brought the yarns back from Los Angeles for me. Thank heaven for shopping on the internet, you have started me knitting again and loving it. Virginia in Tasmania, Australia

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:43:41 +0000

Oh, I certainly hope the February KnitBits comes before Valentine’s day! I’d love to make a whole bowl of little HeartFelts for my sweetie!