A quick announcement: two of the students (Nancy and Marie) have set up a Ravelry group--Fearless Fair Islers. This is a place to share photos of swatches and finished items (that's right, I said FINISHED ITEMS! It is possible.), ask questions, and offer support. Here's the official welcome notice:
Every group needs a standard welcome thread; so this is it!
I sit here, taking a break from knitting my motif swatch to write this message. If you’re a fan of Janine’s method of designing fair isle sweaters, or even if you just design fair isle sweaters your own way; welcome to the group!
Some ideas for things to discuss in this group (not limited to this list, feel free to expand):
- Designing fair isle colors - techniques, how to’s, questions and problems
- Best yarn for the job (shetland, merino - what do you like to knit with)
- How to get your design stash increased without breaking the bank
- How much of each yarn to buy
- What stitch pattern books do you love and can’t live without
- Post pictures of your speed swatches
- Post pictures of your motif swatches
- Talk about how great Janine’s classes are
- Finish a sweater? Tell us about it
- Know of a class with Janine nearby? Post it!
- Knitting Techniques; steeking, creating charts (hint - use Knit Visualizer!), how do you carry your yarns (two hands, one hand, pick up and drop?)
The list is endless - feel free to talk about anything even remotely related to fair isle and Janine’s class. :)
Hope to see you there!
I am SO there!
Posted by: Ryan | June 10, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Althooooooough...I popped over there and your name is spelled wrong, although it could be looked at as a complimentary happy medium between Bajus and Bohus.
Posted by: Ryan | June 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM