New poll - What techniques would you like to try in 2009?

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Comment by Peggy Stuart on January 29, 2009 at 2:38pm: I think the thing that got me hooked was a worsted-weight pullover sweater made using only ribbing and kind of a waffle pattern. (I think it was K one row, K1P1 back.) There was no sleeve shaping because it was drop-shoulder, and kind of a boat neck, so easy to do. I couldn't put it down, and it was easy! --Peggy

Comment by vikeena on January 29, 2009 at 12:33pm: I would like to learn how NOT to be distracted while knitting, since I am a new, very distractable knitter. I would like to try something that isn't a long rectangle (for a change!), so that I could get increasing and decreasing really firmly in my mind. Something that would be a just a teensy bit challenging, but still fun. What in the heck IS that project? It sounds like there are a lot of pros out there--what did you do to get to where YOU are?

Comment by Llama mama on January 16, 2009 at 6:59am: I didn't see this one yet...but for me, it's intarsia. I think it's a really beautiful finished fabric-especially the felted pieces. Clearly I need to look up and research what steeking is as it seems to be hot. I'd also like to try some square knitting, again, it's a really beautiful technique that has been applied to so many different projects.

Comment by Trudi on January 14, 2009 at 4:34pm: I have all this sock yarn and great books and yet I have sock knitting fear. I definitely want to make socks and then maybe couple of afghans for my chilly house.

Comment by beezybow on January 14, 2009 at 9:38am: There is no poll at the bottom of my page.........but even now, after knitting for more than 20 years, I'd love a good refresher on finishing techniques! I am never satisfied with my finished product...........

Comment by Elianastar on January 13, 2009 at 8:13pm: Oh! I agree with Marianne! Crochet and knitting are cousins but too often crochet is treated like "a red-headed stepchild," as my grandmother used to say. They marry together well... I finish knit afghans with a crochet border, for example.

As for the question at hand, I want to learn to knit socks: two on one circular needle and using two circulars. I saw Cat Bordhi on DIY network's "Knitty Gritty" making a sock using a unique heel construction technique I'm dying to learn. I have her book... maybe we can have a Knit Along using that book sometime?

I've never made socks but I love the idea of doing two at the same time so I have a complete pair when I'm done! I'm ADHD and can just see me finishing one sock and never doing the mate!

After tackling socks, I want to master lacework! And then make some lacy cuffed socks! LOL!

Comment by Marya on January 10, 2009 at 8:46am: I would like to learn steeking. Before the end of 2009, I plan to have tried one!

Comment by Marta on January 8, 2009 at 7:08am: Since January 1 I've done my research, selected a pattern, chosen Kettle dyed Eggplant yarn, and done my swatching..... I'm ready to try two at a time on two circular needle socks..... I made my first sock this summer and it was a splendid success. Unfortunately, it's still waiting for a mate. Lesson 1 for me: do not do a sock with a leg and instep of K2,P2 ribbing! I'm going for a pattern pattern instead! Lesson 2: A 'volcano twist' red/black sock looks GREAT worn with a black sock for a mate.....