Suggestions for new Knitalongs?

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Permalink Reply by purly girl on April 29, 2008 at 10:32am: Hi! I would love to do a knitalong with a book of knitted gifts! I live in a sunny climate, but i love knitting thank yous, birthday and christmas gifts for friends and family in colder climates...not to mention, little trinkets that are nifty knits for all weathers....i saw several books about knitted gifts...let me know what you think?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on April 29, 2008 at 11:08am: I'll put it on our list!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Linda on April 29, 2008 at 3:29pm: I suggested the newsboy cap, but all the other suggestions sound great too. Just let me know what is decided and I'm in!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by medhbh on May 5, 2008 at 6:17am: How about a Knitalong for the new summer samplers? I've completed the Lace Mat in the Georgian sampler and am just starting the Lace Cap in the same sampler. The Lace Mat gave me a surprising amount of trouble. Circular cast-on, starting with just 4 stitches, M1L and M1R increases all were new to me.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by silverthorn on May 5, 2008 at 11:14pm: Ok I'll bite, whats M1L and M1R??? I always thought M1 was make one, but how do you make one left or make one right...Thats a good one, makes me chuckle.
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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on May 6, 2008 at 7:09am: Here's our tutorial on increases - the Make 1 increase has two variations that slant either left or right. Also, our May catalog will have an additional tutorial on slanting increases and decreases commonly used in lace knitting.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by medhbh on May 6, 2008 at 7:13am: Thanks! And I can't wait for the May catalog!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by silverthorn on May 12, 2008 at 2:57pm: Thanks, I learned something new. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rebecca Mills on May 12, 2008 at 6:19am

A fun knitalong would be knitting for pets. I felted a blanket for my guinea pig to play on when he's out of his cage.
I am a beginner at felting. Any other knitalongs with felting would be fun. You could call it a feltalong!!

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Permalink Reply by handknitty on August 10, 2008 at 4:10pm: I was thinking about knitting for pets also-I've been knitting (and crocheting) the felted Pi kitty bed to donate for sale at my animal shelter's gift store but am having difficulty getting the sides to remain firmly upright and am thinking to try experimenting with the pattern a little to try to achieve this and would love to have other's thoughts and advice.
I've never done a knit-a-long brfore so will be thrilled to try anything.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on August 14, 2008 at 8:30am: Maybe you could try felting the kitty pi again? It would shrink more, and so the fabric would become thicker and stand up better. I don't know the current size of your cat bed though, and you wouldn't want it to become too small for the kitty.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rebecca Mills on September 1, 2008 at 8:00am: Sounds like a good idea for my guinea pig!! How did you kitty bed turn out? Where did you get the pattern?; ▶ Reply to This