Knitting Garter flashes

[KWD]

I didn't want to highjack a different thread so here is a quote from a nother thread that i wanted to get more info on.

Those are actually knit, not woven (a point of semantics, but as someone who lives with those who both knit and weave, it's an important difference).

You don't even have to know how to hand knit to make them. Looks like they were made using a basic knitting machine which you can pick up for relatively little cash at most craft and hobby stores. A quick google search found one at Target for only $19.95.

I just looked at that machine for $20 and also read the reviews...not on the top of anyones list it seems, All but 1 person said it was crap, and wouldn't ever use it again.

Has anyone had experience working with this machine or something similar?

[Chas]

You could use something like a knifty knitting loom.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knifty...yguid=62486481

It is rather like 'French Knitting', but on a larger scale and better organised. This is one site that I googled:

http://cputzier.tripod.com/ there are many more.

With a bit of effort, you could make a loom yourself.

Regards

Chas

[piperdbh]

With a bit of effort, you could make a loom yourself.

With a lot less effort, you could use double-pointed needles and make a pair of garters.

[NewEnglander]

With a lot less effort, you could use double-pointed needles and make a pair of garters.

But HOW? I broke out my double points the other day and I've been struggling to find a pattern to use for this exact purpose. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[piperdbh]

But HOW? I broke out my double points the other day and I've been struggling to find a pattern to use for this exact purpose. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Cast on however many stitches you need, join them in the round and knit 'til it's long enough, then bind off. Sew the ends closed, add some fringe, and you're done. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

[NewEnglander]

Cast on however many stitches you need, join them in the round and knit 'til it's long enough, then bind off. Sew the ends closed, add some fringe, and you're done. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

So you make a tube? Huh. Who woulda thunk it? And here I was trying to sort out some sort of ribbed pattern...

[Chas]

With a lot less effort, you could use double-pointed needles and make a pair of garters.

Well, yes. But if I knew how to knit, I would made myself a couple of dozen Argyll hose for each kilt I own. The beauty of French Knitting is that you don't need to know how to knit - I learned how to do it as a kid of about 4 or 5.

Regards

Chas

[tyger]

Quote KWD: just looked at that machine for $20 and also read the reviews...not on the top of anyones list it seems, All but 1 person said it was crap, and wouldn't ever use it again.

Has anyone had experience working with this machine or something similar?

Some time ago I bought one of those knitting Jenies, and made some ties. Although one could say the project was a succes, I would not do it again.

Biggest beefs:

1. the ties were skinny
2. not all yarns will 'flow' through the machine

Fortunately, I had access to 100 types and colors of yarns (they were scraps from Carol's stash), so my cost was nill. Had I bought yarn, I would have been peeved.

[Ryan Ross]

With a lot less effort, you could use double-pointed needles and make a pair of garters.

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You give very good advice, sir.

Last winter, I taught my girlfriend how to knit, and after 10-15 minutes, she could do it well enough to make a pair of garters. She's churning out the most wonderful and creative hats left and right, from her own patterns, after only ten months of practice. Knitting is really one of the best hobbies I can think of- inexpensive, creative, you can turn out a first-rate product, you can do it anywhere, and you can socialize, watch TV, or listen to music while doing it.