chook
Oct 17 2006, 9:32 am
For anyone talented enough they are calling for submissions for new SnB Book of Men's Patterns:
QUOTE
Hey everyone-
I'm working on another book, and this one's going to be full of knit and crochet projects for men (and boys). I've already got a bunch of fab stuff together, but I still need a few more submissions. I'm looking for socks, gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters, bags, and anything else you can think of. If you've got something you'd like to contribute, please send an email to stitchnbitch@bust.com by November 3rd (or before) You may send photos of completed items, or sketches of items you're proposing along with a photo of a (large) swatch knit or crocheted in the manner that you'd like to do the project. YOu don't have to try and get an entire sweater done by November 3rd, so don't sweat it. If I am able to include your project, you will be paid for your pattern and provided with all the yarn you need to work up a sample for the book.
I'm looking for stuff that men will actually wear or use, so if you're female and you've got an idea, run it past a person of the male persuasion and get their input before sending it off. I want to put an end to the curse of the boyfriend sweater, with a book full of boy-tested, boy-approved projects. Male stitchers are particuarly invited to contribute!
Questions? Feel free to email me: stitchnbitch@bust.com.
Thanks everyone!
Debbie Stoller
http://www.knithappens.com
Elemmaciltur
Oct 18 2006, 2:19 pm
Calling all SnBers,
The weather's turning cold...so it's time to pick up those pointy sticks and start clicking away together again!
As discussed via emails, we're meeting up this
Sunday, 22nd October at 5 p.m. at:
Cafe MondialPariser Straße 34
81667 München
Tel: 089-485735
U/S-Bahn:
U5 or
S-Bahn Ostbanhof, then 5 min. walking
I've reserved a table under my (real) name for 6-8 people. Please give me confirmation or cancellation by Saturday at the latest so that I can give the cafe enough notice. So far, it seems that
Taryn, laura_k, regan will definitely be attending. The maybes are:
I + my beau, C in M, let's see if we can get the rest to come!
And of course,
glitteringstar, it'd be great if you could join us! This invitation is also extended to
every newcomers!
And just to give you all a head-up, this arrived in the mail for me today *woot!*:
[img]http://static.flickr.com/116/272995020_570c6af30a.jpg[/img]
regan
Oct 22 2006, 12:43 pm
Bad news guys... I might not be coming tonight! I'm not quite sure about it yet, but I might have to do some work tonight. Sorry about this... if I'm not there later, have a good time anyways! Hope to see you all soon though.
laura_k
Oct 22 2006, 12:49 pm
im still going.. see yous at 5.. call me if you can't find it!
Elemmaciltur
Oct 24 2006, 9:18 am
Was nice to get together again on Sunday. Say, do we want to meet up tomorrow? Now that
Bonnie's back in town for the while. However, I don't think I'd be able to make it tomorrow, but I just want to give you guys a nudge about meeting up regularly again.
As for the coming Sunday 29th October, who's coming? I'm going to reserve a table for 6-8 persons again at Cafe Mondial.
Of course, all new comers and returners are welcome!Oh, and
Hint, hint,
laura_k's bday's coming up! So we have an excuse to get drunk at SnB this Sunday...although coming to think of it, we don't really ever need an excuse anyway.
laura_k
Oct 24 2006, 6:03 pm
YAY i am gonna be even older.
Carrie has offered her flat for tomorrow. Ok, I bullied her into it. But it's her own fault for um.. having a flat.
We all have to think up illegal stories to tell Simone for next Sunday.
Elemmaciltur
Oct 25 2006, 8:24 am
Cool! I might be able to come for a bit, we'll see. I'll try telling the others (Abra, Bonnie, Talktostranger) about it...unless you've already done that, laura_k
bonnie
Oct 25 2006, 9:00 am
Grüß Gott guys...
Arrived in last night. Have been hunting through my bags for needles (the stitching kind- don't worry!) all morning, but I can't find them
I'm going to go buy some more today.
What time are you all meeting at today?
Elemmaciltur
Oct 25 2006, 10:00 am
Bonnie, welcome back! Sorry I didn't get around to write back to you.
Anyway, if you want to hang out or go and get a needle give me a ring! I'd love to meet up!
Elemmaciltur
Oct 25 2006, 5:19 pm
Sunday, 29nd October. Table reserved for 6 under my (real name), same place same time!
5 p.m. @
Cafe MondialPariser Straße 34
81667 München
Tel: 089-485735
U/S-Bahn:
U5 or
S-Bahn Ostbanhof, then 5 min. walking
laura_k
Oct 25 2006, 5:23 pm
QUOTE (Elemmaciltur @ Oct 25 2006, 6:19 pm)
Sunday, 29nd October. Table reserved for 6 under my (real name), same place same time!
oh the 29nd october! My birthday is the 30rd which is great.
laura_k
Oct 25 2006, 5:23 pm
I am watching martha stewart. So strange! When do we go to carries?
Elemmaciltur
Oct 26 2006, 9:08 am
QUOTE (laura_k @ Oct 25 2006, 5:23 pm)
oh the 29nd october! My birthday is the 30rd which is great.
Yeah, well, that's what happens when you write something in your sickness-induced state.
So, who's coming this Sunday? I might be coming a bit later, because I want to pop in to say hello to the German group beforehand.
PaulaJ
Oct 27 2006, 1:30 pm
Hi all,
I want to make myself an evening gown of sorts for a party I'm going to in beginning of February. I don't have a sewing machine here in Munich and I was wondering if there would be any sewing machine owners among the SnB who would be willing to loan their machine or help me in the sewing project in general? I could pay you some for the use of the machine or your help. I can't make it this Sunday but I'll try to come another time to meet you in person.
The reason I'm making the dress myself is that I have this incredibly pretty silk fabric from Thailand and I'd love to have something nice made out of it.
Elemmaciltur
Oct 27 2006, 10:28 pm
PaulaJ, as far as I know, I don't think any of us in the SnB group has a sewing machine...but well, I could be wrong.
laura_k
Oct 28 2006, 5:02 pm
I haven't, though i really want one.. I've got my ties skirt to make. Saw one at the flea market today but it looked a bit heavy
Elemmaciltur
Oct 29 2006, 9:29 am
Okay, hope to see y'all at Cafe Mondial this afternoon/evening! I might be a bit late though. :-)
PaulaJ
Oct 29 2006, 12:25 pm
Pity no-one has a sewing machine. Thanks for the info. I'll have to try my luck elsewhere.
abra
Nov 1 2006, 12:40 pm
I'm having Stitch and Bitch at my house today! As long as nobody cares. I wanted to make risotto but the shops are closed today, oops! Think I'll make pasta instead. Starting at 5.
I don't reckon anyone will come but if anybody's particularly bored come on over. Maybe try and post if you know you're coming so I can know how much to cook.
laura_k
Nov 1 2006, 12:48 pm
would i have to get dressed?
i emailed you!
Elemmaciltur
Nov 3 2006, 1:05 pm
Table had been reserved for 6-8 people under my (real) name this coming
Sunday 5th November at:
Cafe MondialPariser Straße 34
81667 München
Tel: 089-485735
U/S-Bahn:
U5 or
S-Bahn Ostbanhof, then 5 min. walking
Hope to see you all there!!
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 10:15 am
see you later elemactitricial!
C_in_Märchenland
Nov 5 2006, 1:32 pm
Thanks for making the reservation, Elem. I'll be there!
Elemmaciltur
Nov 5 2006, 1:38 pm
Yup! See y'all there later!!!
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 2:22 pm
Can i say that i have just started knitting some black things and i am very proud. Will bring them later for your appreciation.
C have you got internet at home now?
Elemmaciltur
Nov 5 2006, 2:59 pm
What black thing? I'm going to try getting rid of some UFOs before I start on my new sweater. Bringing 2 scarves to work on today.
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 3:09 pm
I don't know it's just kind of black. It might be socks. I'll see if it'll fit on my feet. I don't really need any socks though.
heres my scarf, but i've run out of pink so i've got to stop till i get more
[img]http://static.flickr.com/100/289404952_b23670b77b.jpg[/img]
what are your scarves? i find that squares one too complicated to do while talking, i keep making mistakes, so ill just bring the black.. thing.
& what new sweater? jpgs plz.
Elemmaciltur
Nov 5 2006, 3:29 pm
Laura_k, it's either one of these (I have the yarn in the colour of the one on the right):
[img]http://static.flickr.com/114/289418797_ae8a4b3478.jpg[/img][img]http://static.flickr.com/102/289419193_b287f84804.jpg[/img]
And either one of these (I have the yarn in black):
[img]http://static.flickr.com/116/289418924_dbea5a57b6.jpg[/img][img]http://static.flickr.com/121/289419006_47183c0766.jpg[/img]
Which ones should I make??
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 3:42 pm
Crikey they all look hard. of the jumpers i like the pattern of the one on the left best. I hope the horses come free once you've finished.
Of the other two i'm not sure. Haven't you already got one like the one on the right?
Do you think this looks too hard
[img]http://www.yarnheaven.com/images/knitting_inspirations/Stefanies_Stitch_n_Bitch_sweater_Soft_Kid_and_Scarlett.jpg[/img]
Elemmaciltur
Nov 5 2006, 3:44 pm
No, that doesn't look too hard...actually it's pretty simple enough..although I don't really like those hanging bits.
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 3:46 pm
do you think it's part of the pattern? i thought it was a mistake. though good point, they'd not photograph it with mistakes eh.
the top's from stitch and bitch nation apparently. who's got that, anyone?
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 3:51 pm
how do we change the info from preysinggarten to cafe mondial? can i do it myself?
Elemmaciltur
Nov 5 2006, 3:53 pm
I reckon that it's part of the pattern...and if it's really from SnB nation, I wouldn't be surprised at all.
Personally, I'd leave the dangly bits out.
C_in_Märchenland
Nov 5 2006, 4:02 pm
yup I'm in the tubes now. yey. which has meant I've been spending a lot of time watching my fave new guilty pleasure grey's anatomy. see you in a bit. will be a little late cause I still have to shower...
laura_k
Nov 5 2006, 4:09 pm
omg Grey's is so good. I think it's my favourite at the moment since gilmore girls is so rubbish this series. I especially like that the actors keep having slap-fights on set. So say the high-brow newspapers i read anyway.
Elemetrial, chance would be a fine thing! let's see me start it first..
Elemmaciltur
Nov 5 2006, 4:16 pm
Hahaha, okay. Just bring the black thing with you then Laura_k.
Might be a tad late in coming, too, since we're still watching telly here. :-p But I'll see you all in a bit!
regan
Nov 5 2006, 10:42 pm
QUOTE (laura_k @ Nov 5 2006, 4:46 pm)
the top's from stitch and bitch nation apparently. who's got that, anyone?
I've got it, almost sold it to
chook. Wanna have it?
I told
C_in_Märchenland about that
handicraft fair in Munich next weekend (10.-12. November). It's at the MOC fairgrounds near
Kieferngarten (that's along the
U6, I think). I went to this fair two years ago; they have all sorts of hobby and handicraft stuff, like model railways and boats, candle making, felting, knitting, crochet, spinning, quilting... you name it. Don't know if that website has information in English though. Admission is 5-7 Euros. The fair is on Fri-Sun, 10-6.
Elemmaciltur
Nov 9 2006, 2:36 pm
This Sunday,
12th November, same place, same time:
Cafe MondialPariser Straße 34
81667 München
Tel: 089-485735
U/S-Bahn:
U5 or
S-Bahn Ostbanhof, then 5 min. walking
See y'all there!
Aelfwynn
Nov 9 2006, 3:05 pm
I'm out of town this weekend, but I'm looking forward to the next time! (have been since before I moved here, in fact
)
laura_k
Nov 10 2006, 10:26 am
better late than never aelfwynn! have you got wool and sticks?
i will be there on sunday, probably dressed as abra , in tribute
Aelfwynn
Nov 13 2006, 8:58 am
They're in boxes in the states still, but I have to focus on sewing the baby-quilt for my sister-in-law before going back to knitting anyway.
Speaking of wool, what're the best places to go looking for it in Munich?
laura_k
Nov 13 2006, 7:11 pm
a few of them are listed here
http://www.kebar.com/stitchandbitch/Wolle Rödel is the cheapest of those
elemactirical sometimes does wool-buying tours..
C_in_Märchenland
Nov 15 2006, 7:13 am
If anyone's interested, impromtu SnB at my place tonight, from about 630 onwards. No planning, so don't know what I'll feed you, ect, but if you're interested, call or e-mail me.
Elemmaciltur
Nov 15 2006, 8:49 am
Thank you,
C in M...although I won't be there tonight but you guys have fun.
Aelfwynn, hope to see you this Sunday!
Apropos, I've already reserved a table for us for
this coming Sunday 19th November at Cafe Mondial, as usual!
For those of you wishing to learn how to make a pair of
Kolenyas, see if we could get together for a bit this Saturday, so that we could go get some yarn and needles. If we can't get together, here's what you will need:
- 1 Skein Noro Kureyon of your colour choice
- 1 set of 3.5 mm dpns (double pointed needles or Nadelspiel in German) or if you're adept with 2 circs method or magic loop, you can use those, but I don't know how to work with those yet
- 2 stitch markers (or some waste threads make into loops)
- Waste yarn
- Darning needle
- 1 crochet hook 3.5/4 mm (optional)
Aelfwynn
Nov 15 2006, 9:12 am
What time on Sunday, 5pm?
Also, what are Kolenyas?
Elemmaciltur
Nov 15 2006, 11:18 am
Aelfwynn, yup, 5 p.m. as usual.
Kolenyas are the fingerless mittens knitted from one skein of Noro Kureyon that I had been making, e.g.
[img]http://static.flickr.com/94/249575408_8ab3d66b10.jpg[/img][img]http://static.flickr.com/89/268472581_4096083f11.jpg[/img]
and my last experiment with putting cables into the pattern:
[img]http://static.flickr.com/104/290405709_d222051c56.jpg[/img]
Bubble Gum
Nov 15 2006, 12:04 pm
hey guys, I finally got those iPod covers done, with flowers
. Here is a link to photos:
http://budding-artist.blogspot.com/2006/10...utumn-2006.htmlThanks again for your help! I will try to make it out again sometime in December.
Susan
Nov 16 2006, 5:20 pm
Hi
I have been wanting to get back to needlecraft for some time now and this looks like an ideal start. Unfortunately I will not be able to make this Sunday's session as I am out of town but the following one or any mid-week meetup would be good ?
Elemmaciltur
Nov 17 2006, 11:45 am
Susan, sure! Just come along to Cafe Mondial one of the Sundays. I don't know when and where the next Wednesday meeting is going to be though. But just bring your stuff and come along!
This
Sunday 19th November, same place, same time:
Cafe Mondial from 5 p.m. onwards!
And now my latest FO:
[img]http://static.flickr.com/116/299308762_16f0572170.jpg[/img]
Started: Too long ago, I think in September
Finished: 16th November 2006
Yarn: Lana Grossa's Merino 2000, 100% Merino wool, two balls each of the following colours: #444, #519, #521
Needle: 4.5 mm Addi Turbo circs
Pattern: 4x2 ribbed scarf from
MarQ1The catch is, the scarf is 4.5 metres long!!!
regan
Nov 19 2006, 1:25 pm
Not sure if I'm coming tonight, so better not count on me!
Have fun anyways!
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