I used to crochet, but I never wanted to knit either. I think, for me, it's because you get to use so much air (holes on purpose) when you crochet - it goes faster.
Patty -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines How much is it like using a weaving loom? I love knitted sweaters, I used to crochet, but for some reason I just have never wanted to knit by hand. Fran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Lurker here. I own 3 knitting machines: a regular Studio with ribbing > attachment, a regular Studio with no ribber, and a chunky Studio. I haven't used > them much lately but when my kids were small I was always making them hats, > scarves, lined mittens, and sweaters. I used to be in craft fairs and made > pretty good money just selling lined mittens and slippers. You don't have to know > how to hand knit to use a machine because the terminology is complete > different. > > I also own a very old stocking knitting machine that is circular. I haven't > done anything with that yet. I am curious to see if I could make stockings on > it that re enactors could use. > > Chris P. > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
