tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post116941391077566864..comments2023-03-28T12:33:32.773-05:00Comments on Forest Path Stole-A-Long: Nupps...the bane of the Laceknitter's existance :)Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418096505673650250noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-23209029952520198242008-07-01T21:43:00.000-05:002008-07-01T21:43:00.000-05:00my tip for making sure that i finish this -- work ...my tip for making sure that i finish this -- work the border as you work the entrelac pattern. I know that I will never finish the 15-stitch seed stitch border so I added on a ball to each border and, as I work the entrelac rows, I knit the border too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-81618922722510534232007-01-31T18:17:00.000-05:002007-01-31T18:17:00.000-05:00http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006/12/nupps.htm...http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2006/12/nupps.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169572978693705752007-01-23T12:22:00.000-05:002007-01-23T12:22:00.000-05:00Greetings to all from North Central Mass - 70 mile...Greetings to all from North Central Mass - 70 miles west of Boston near the NH/VT line. <BR/><BR/>I've chosen the Suri Alpaca in Lettuce and am eagerly awaiting its arrival. I also gave in to temptation and ordered Knit Picks Options in sizes 0 through 3 and will probably end up getting their DPNs too (I broke my yarn fast so decided the needles were dessert)!<BR/><BR/>Practice will probably start tonight or tomorrow (1/23 or 1/24) because I'm gettin' nervous with nupps 'n all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169556670654144442007-01-23T07:51:00.000-05:002007-01-23T07:51:00.000-05:00I've already started, using Merino Oro in a sage g...I've already started, using Merino Oro in a sage green color, and size 2mm needles. I haven't had any problem doing the nupps as written, either. I'm using a Crystal Palace bamboo circ for my needle. My personal favorite lace needle :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169498444746743122007-01-22T15:40:00.000-05:002007-01-22T15:40:00.000-05:00Thanks for the great nupp tip! I still haven't de...Thanks for the great nupp tip! I still haven't decided on my yarn, I have a ton of lace-weight in stash so it's merely a matter of deciding on which stuff to use. <BR/><BR/>I'll hopefully do that this up coming weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169482419544341772007-01-22T11:13:00.000-05:002007-01-22T11:13:00.000-05:00Hello everyone. I'm in Boston. Great tips. I'll...Hello everyone. I'm in Boston. Great tips. I'll have to try that as the nupps have been a bit of a headache for me. I have been doing them as instructed but quite loosely. I've chosen Knit Picks Alpaca cloud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169465341837899572007-01-22T06:29:00.000-05:002007-01-22T06:29:00.000-05:00nupps!! this is new to me, so I will definitly be ...nupps!! this is new to me, so I will definitly be swatching this thanks for all the tips !! I will be using knit picks redwood forest yarn in keeping with the theme of the stole.Knitpicks dpns and circs.I cant wiat for the supplies to get hereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169448810983709572007-01-22T01:53:00.000-05:002007-01-22T01:53:00.000-05:00I'm thinking to use my precious hoard of laceweigh...I'm thinking to use my precious hoard of laceweight Possum/merino/silk from CTH. I paid masses in shipping, custom and duty for it so I wanted to save it for something really special.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know if those addi's are out yet? I am most desparate for some really pointy needles for this shawl.<BR/><BR/>To work the nupps for things like a p5tog, I often use a much smaller needle like a 2.5 or 2.0mm to p5tog and transfer that to the larger needle. It's slower to work like this and you break the rhythm but that's my workaround for blunt needles. <BR/><BR/>I'm really excited and might swatch on Feb 1 or there-abouts. I'm trying to finish all the project currently on the go before I start though.alltangleduphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558957249397477876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169440580556839772007-01-21T23:36:00.000-05:002007-01-21T23:36:00.000-05:00Nupps??? You didn't tell me it had nupps! Drat. ...Nupps??? You didn't tell me it had nupps! Drat. After 5 Estonian scarves, you'd think I'd be used to them. Can't remember if I've posted this on the list, but I'll be using Zephyr silk/wool in a pretty rosy pink. I'll also be using the Knitpicks classic circular needles and have ordered the dpn's.<BR/>dswaite@mac.comDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909534210782172959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169436302344199312007-01-21T22:25:00.000-05:002007-01-21T22:25:00.000-05:00Great tips on the nupps. I'll have to try all the...Great tips on the nupps. I'll have to try all the tips as well as the crochet hook idea. <BR/>I have ordered several yarns and will swatch to see what works best. However I'm leaning towards a pale pink cashmere and silk on Crystal Palace needles. They usually are my smoothest circular needles and the points are nice and sharp. Not sure which double points I'll use.<BR/>Humm, Addi circulars for lace with sharper points, sounds like a new circular needle purchase in my future.<BR/>You'll find me knitting in Connecticut, down towards the shore line just an hour out of New York City and two hours from Boston, Mass. Anyone close by?Denise/CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752568421532207019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169431270387286302007-01-21T21:01:00.000-05:002007-01-21T21:01:00.000-05:00Thanks for the nupp tips! I must be in the minorit...Thanks for the nupp tips! I must be in the minority - I prefer my good old blunt addi turbo needles for laceknitting, but I do find purling numerous sts together to be a bit of a chore!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09917833708894680350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169427912900118882007-01-21T20:05:00.000-05:002007-01-21T20:05:00.000-05:00I am from California. The yarn I chose for this p...I am from California. The yarn I chose for this project is the Zephyre silk/wool in ebony (black). I would be using the KnitPicks classic circular because the points are just perfect. I am also considering getting a set of the KnitPicks dpns because I think the bamboo ones may not be sharp enough.<BR/>Thanks for sharing the tips on making the nupps ... honestly, I don't enjoy making them, but I love the effect they have in the lace! I always have a steel crochet hook by my side because that would make the p5tog a lot easier.<BR/>Heard about the rumour of the pointier Addi but haven't seen any yet. I hope it is true.Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729336648909814348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37832037.post-1169427410202747172007-01-21T19:56:00.000-05:002007-01-21T19:56:00.000-05:00Greetings everyone,I'm writing from rainy Seattle....Greetings everyone,<BR/><BR/>I'm writing from rainy Seattle...The yarn I originally chose for this project back in 2003 I've decided isn't right, so I have changed and am using Fino from Alpaca With A Twist in the color Champagne. However, now I think I have to get new dps because I'll go blind looking at natural colored yarn against my light bamboo dps, so may go get some ebony or rosewood so I can see the stitches better.<BR/>I just finished a pillow that had a lot of the Lily of the Valley pattern, and the bobbles were a pain. So, I do plan on swatching, and practicing some different versions of the bobbles to see what looks best. <BR/>Glad to meet you all...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com