I don't get it either. I know the people who do it probably think it's fun and weird and artistic but I'd rather be working on a real project I guess, plus I find the scope overwhelming. Although I thought it was funny when they yarn-bombed the stock exchange bull.
I'm from artsy, crazy Los Angeles. Everyone here LOVES yarn-bombing. Usually, the pieces get stolen, right off the phone poles within 24 hours. ALL that work for nuthin'! Instead of yarn-bombing I'm advising people to fill potholes with their leftover yarn. There's no time invested in knitting or crocheting and it serves a real purpose! Check out this chick: http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/crafts-and-sewing/yarn-bombed-potholes-by-juliana-santacruz-herrera-141524
At first I thought it was a form of youthful exuberance, but now I'm seeing a number of over-50 knitters jump on the bandwagon. When I asked why, I was told excitedly that "It's what everyone's doing in New York and California and now we're a part of it." Okay, but why do we want to be a part of it? I liked the tree in front of the local yarn shop before it got a "sweater", especially after a few months of rain, sun and wind have taken their toll on the knitting.
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Diamond Rib Lace Sock
-page 115
Rnd 5 of the lace pattern should read:
Rnd 5: YO, SL 1, K1, PSSO, K 2, YO, SL 1, K 1, PSSO, K 2 , K 2 tog, YO, K 2
The Chart on page 116 is correct, though the Legend should read :YO, SL 1, K1, PSSO
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Round Worsted Weight Afterthought Heel Sock
-page 31
Add to Toe Instructions: Decrease as for the heel.
Next Rnd Heel Division should read:
K 12(18, 22, 24, 26, 30), sts, place marker, K to end of rnd.
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Round Fingering Weight Afterthought Heel Sock
-page 32, 33
Page 32 Next Rnd Heel Division should read:
K 18 (22, 26, 30, 32, 36), place marker, K to end of rnd. Page 33, Add to Toe Instructions: Decrease as for heel.
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Clarification : All foot measurements in the instructions are to be measured after the heel is finished. Measure the foot flap and gusset heel socks from the gusset edge, and measure the foot for short-row heel socks from the first full round after completing the heel.
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When you come upon instructions that say knit as for, referring you to a different pattern for the next step (for example, to the 40 stitch flap and gusset heel), knit that portion of your heel as you would for the referred pattern. In other words, knit it in the same manner, using the same short-row technique as in the referenced instructions. Knitting "as for" does not mean that you are to use the same number of stitches (which would be impossible, since only the 40 stitch heel uses forty stitches). Work the first two rows of your listed heel instructions, and then continue in the same manner as the 40 stitch flap and gusset heel (in other words, work one more stitch on each row, before doing the decrease and turn), until you have worked across all of the stitches.
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I don't get it either. I know the people who do it probably think it's fun and weird and artistic but I'd rather be working on a real project I guess, plus I find the scope overwhelming. Although I thought it was funny when they yarn-bombed the stock exchange bull.
I'm from artsy, crazy Los Angeles. Everyone here LOVES yarn-bombing. Usually, the pieces get stolen, right off the phone poles within 24 hours. ALL that work for nuthin'!
Instead of yarn-bombing I'm advising people to fill potholes with their leftover yarn. There's no time invested in knitting or crocheting and it serves a real purpose!
Check out this chick: http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/crafts-and-sewing/yarn-bombed-potholes-by-juliana-santacruz-herrera-141524
I'm with you, Susan. Ellen- I can see why it's fun to look at, but I have no desire to throw my knitting away. The whole thing leaves me baffled.
At first I thought it was a form of youthful exuberance, but now I'm seeing a number of over-50 knitters jump on the bandwagon. When I asked why, I was told excitedly that "It's what everyone's doing in New York and California and now we're a part of it." Okay, but why do we want to be a part of it? I liked the tree in front of the local yarn shop before it got a "sweater", especially after a few months of rain, sun and wind have taken their toll on the knitting.
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