Thanks for the comments, Elizabeth and Lynette!! The "big" squares (which are really only about an inch wide and tall) were knit on 5s. The book suggested 6s, so I started with 7s, but that was way too big. I really enjoyed knitting with the wire, though it certainly took some getting used to. The hardest part was getting the wire to come off the "hank" properly. That was a big pain. But if I could figure that out, I'd honestly love to knit a cuff bracelet out of this stuff!
I started knitting the crepe-paper crown out of Alterknits yesterday. I was enjoying it and did about two or three rows when a stitch in the row below the current row ripped. End of knitting with crepe paper, at least for the time being. But I'd like to try it again and make a crown for Ellie. I was using the leftover spring-green crepe paper from her first birthday party a few weeks ago.
In the realm of knitting with yarn, the bearish creature now has two legs, and I bought stuffing for him/her last night.
I really like the lacy effect on the wire! How do you determine gender on the knitted bear? It sounds like something I would have to teach a class on. After wall, we wouldn't want knitted bear gender confusion. :)
Posted by: trope | April 26, 2006 at 01:20 PM
Hi Mary! I'm glad you're posting again too! I plan on trying out that crown too but I think I'm going to use ribbon yarn. I'm worried about the crepe paper ripping.
Posted by: monica | April 26, 2006 at 12:59 PM
Hey Mary! Welcome back. I've missed both your blog and seeing you at KIP. The necklace is very neat. Is knitting with the wire hard on your needles?
Posted by: Theresa | April 26, 2006 at 12:03 PM