Comments on: Alexandria Considered http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:06:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: changcon http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-2752 changcon Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:25:14 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-2752 Yes, you are correct. I have made an update to this pattern. Please re-download the pattern from your Ravelry account. Yes, you are correct. I have made an update to this pattern. Please re-download the pattern from your Ravelry account.

]]> By: Sandra Andrew http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-2650 Sandra Andrew Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:39:31 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-2650 I have been trying with no luck to make Alexandria - the dot stiches are not the same on each side and the eyelet is different on each side as well. I am using the Dot Stich worked flat and then the Eyelet cellular worked flat I have been trying with no luck to make Alexandria – the dot stiches are not the same on each side and the eyelet is different on each side as well. I am using the Dot Stich worked flat and then the Eyelet cellular worked flat

]]> By: mireille Giroux http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-2224 mireille Giroux Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:21:31 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-2224 Is there someone who could explain me how to knit the cluster3 pattern in Alexandra. After putting the 2 stitches on the side, it says K1. Knit one of the 2 stitches or else.... Thank you Is there someone who could explain me how to knit the cluster3 pattern in Alexandra. After putting the 2 stitches on the side, it says K1. Knit one of the 2 stitches or else….
Thank you

]]> By: Victoria http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-2209 Victoria Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:31:08 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-2209 I have begun knitting this cardigan, but am entirely flummoxed by the instructions for the “cluster3″ stitch .If knitting the second stitch first, should the cable needle be turned, to reverse the order of the stitches knitted? Is there an easy way to leave the second knitted stitch on the cable needle before going on to knit the first stitch? I have begun knitting this cardigan, but am entirely flummoxed by the instructions for the “cluster3″ stitch .If knitting the second stitch first, should the cable needle be turned, to reverse the order of the stitches knitted? Is there an easy way to leave the second knitted stitch on the cable needle before going on to knit the first stitch?

]]> By: Victoria http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 Victoria Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:25:50 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-2208 I am a fairly experienced knitter and was delighted to find your pattern for the Alexandria Cardigan in a local yarn shop. I was quite taken with your beautiful design and the fact that the entire sleeve is so well shaped. The upper arms do not look like they are sized for hams, a problem so prevalent in so many patterns I have seen! Question/Problem I have begun knitting the cardigan, but am entirely flummoxed by the instructions for the "cluster3" stitch. After 2 sts are put on cable needle and held in front, k1, "knit 2nd stitch on cable needle" (is this the second stitch that was put on the cable needle?) "and leave on needle" (very difficult to do, almost impossible) "knit 1st st on cable needle" (is this the first stitch put on the cable needle?), "drop both stitches off cable needle." If knitting the second stitch first, should the cable needle be turned, to reverse the order of the stitches knitted? Is there an easy way to leave the second knitted stitch on the cable needle before going on to knit the first stitch? At this point I am really fighting with my yarn and it looks all bunched up as though I am doing something wrong. I am a fairly experienced knitter and was delighted to find your pattern
for the Alexandria Cardigan in a local yarn shop. I was quite taken with your
beautiful design and the fact that the entire sleeve is so well shaped. The
upper arms do not look like they are sized for hams, a problem so prevalent
in so many patterns I have seen!

Question/Problem
I have begun knitting the cardigan, but am entirely flummoxed by the instructions for
the “cluster3″ stitch. After 2 sts are put on cable needle and held in front,
k1, “knit 2nd stitch on cable needle” (is this the second stitch that was put
on the cable needle?) “and leave on needle” (very difficult to do, almost impossible)
“knit 1st st on cable needle” (is this the first stitch put on the cable needle?),
“drop both stitches off cable needle.”

If knitting the second stitch first, should the cable needle be turned, to reverse
the order of the stitches knitted? Is there an easy way to leave the second knitted
stitch on the cable needle before going on to knit the first stitch? At this point I am
really fighting with my yarn and it looks all bunched up as though I am doing
something wrong.

]]> By: Victoria http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-2207 Victoria Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:23:54 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-2207 Hello Connie, I am a fairly experienced knitter and was delighted to find your pattern for the Alexandria Cardigan in a local yarn shop. I was quite taken with your beautiful design and the fact that the entire sleeve is so well shaped. The upper arms do not look like they are sized for hams, a problem so prevalent in so many patterns I have seen! Question/Problem 1 I have begun knitting the cardigan, but am entirely flummoxed by the instructions for the "cluster3" stitch. After 2 sts are put on cable needle and held in front, k1, "knit 2nd stitch on cable needle" (is this the second stitch that was put on the cable needle?) "and leave on needle" (very difficult to do, almost impossible) "knit 1st st on cable needle" (is this the first stitch put on the cable needle?), "drop both stitches off cable needle." If knitting the second stitch first, should the cable needle be turned, to reverse the order of the stitches knitted? Is there an easy way to leave the second knitted stitch on the cable needle before going on to knit the first stitch? At this point I am really fighting with my yarn and it looks all bunched up as though I am doing something wrong. Question 2 I have purchased from your web site your pattern for the Versailles Shell. I have never knitted with linen yarn.The owner of my local yarn shop is trying to convince me not to use linen yarn because, she says, it is so stiff and difficult to work with. But the color choices of the yarn that you have used for this pattern are glorious, and I am willing to try. Can you give me any feedback and suggestions based on your experience working with this Louet Euroflax Sport Weight LInen? I have read that some knitters even wash and use hair conditioner on this yarn before knitting with it, to soften it a bit. I look forward to hearing from you! Victoria Hello Connie,

I am a fairly experienced knitter and was delighted to find your pattern
for the Alexandria Cardigan in a local yarn shop. I was quite taken with your
beautiful design and the fact that the entire sleeve is so well shaped. The
upper arms do not look like they are sized for hams, a problem so prevalent
in so many patterns I have seen!

Question/Problem 1
I have begun knitting the cardigan, but am entirely flummoxed by the instructions for
the “cluster3″ stitch. After 2 sts are put on cable needle and held in front,
k1, “knit 2nd stitch on cable needle” (is this the second stitch that was put
on the cable needle?) “and leave on needle” (very difficult to do, almost impossible)
“knit 1st st on cable needle” (is this the first stitch put on the cable needle?),
“drop both stitches off cable needle.”

If knitting the second stitch first, should the cable needle be turned, to reverse
the order of the stitches knitted? Is there an easy way to leave the second knitted
stitch on the cable needle before going on to knit the first stitch? At this point I am
really fighting with my yarn and it looks all bunched up as though I am doing
something wrong.

Question 2
I have purchased from your web site your pattern for the Versailles Shell.
I have never knitted with linen yarn.The owner of my local yarn shop is trying to
convince me not to use linen yarn because, she says, it is so stiff and difficult to work with.
But the color choices of the yarn that you have used for this pattern are glorious, and I am
willing to try. Can you give me any feedback and suggestions based on your experience
working with this Louet Euroflax Sport Weight LInen? I have read that some knitters even
wash and use hair conditioner on this yarn before knitting with it, to soften it a bit.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Victoria

]]> By: Linda http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-1300 Linda Sat, 08 May 2010 20:49:46 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-1300 Connie - I love your 'Alexandria' pattern, and have just purchased it, along with your 'Austin Hoodie' pattern, from Ravelry. Thanks so much for creating these beautiful sweater designs. Connie – I love your ‘Alexandria’ pattern, and have just purchased it, along with your ‘Austin Hoodie’ pattern, from Ravelry. Thanks so much for creating these beautiful sweater designs.

]]> By: mary jane http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-1273 mary jane Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:01:29 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-1273 gorgeous, and so pretty with the cherry blossoms in the post above! gorgeous, and so pretty with the cherry blossoms in the post above!

]]> By: Angela http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 Angela Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:45:26 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-1239 Just gorgeous. I agree with you, the sweater is styled and photographed beautifully, which never hurts, but Parikha had a great subject to work with! Just gorgeous. I agree with you, the sweater is styled and photographed beautifully, which never hurts, but Parikha had a great subject to work with!

]]> By: TrishKnits http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/2010/04/alexandria-considered/comment-page-1/#comment-1237 TrishKnits Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:36:26 +0000 http://www.conniechangchinchio.com/blog/?p=980#comment-1237 Connie, this may be the most beautiful sweater I've ever clapped eyes on. This is exactly what I've been dreaming of - feminine, flattering, unique, virtually seamless and frickin' deliciously GORGEOUS! The kind of sweater you never want to take off. Thank you - you are my idol. Connie, this may be the most beautiful sweater I’ve ever clapped eyes on. This is exactly what I’ve been dreaming of – feminine, flattering, unique, virtually seamless and frickin’ deliciously GORGEOUS! The kind of sweater you never want to take off. Thank you – you are my idol.

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