Texture

[dancerjodi]

I've been knitting with some yarn that's SO SOFT, I just want to keep touching it.

I got a co-worker inspired to pick up knitting again and she bought some Lion Brand "Velvet Spun" chenille for herself last week. I was inspired to get some myself in another color and try my hand at making my first hat. The plan was that I'd be able to bring it on the plane to CA with me in a couple of weeks (bamboo needles) rather than the scarf I've been doing (steel needles), but at this rate I'll probably be done with it. That's fine - we're sleeping on the plane on the way home and there, I can try and sleep or read (I picked out a few new books last night).

Its texture and color that often make me inspired to create things (first with sewing, now also knitting). Its rare that I think "you know, I really want to make blah" and then make it, but going into JoAnne's to pick up some foam to line an AT-AT helmet causes the eyes to wander at other pretty potential projects. Similarly, seeing a friend in a gorgeous green lush velvet Padme gown this weekend reminded me that I want to try my hand at making one of the more formal SW outfits now that I have a dress form. So many ideas, so little time.

What are your favorite textures?

Comments

[brontosproximo.livejournal.com]

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[christmasjedi.livejournal.com]

Wait, you have a dress form? Could you spare some advice? I've been looking into them recently, and asked about them on my journal the other day, but didn't get any responses. What kind do you have, and where'd you get it?

And I thought knitting needles were fine on airplanes? It always surprised me, but I hadn't heard anything about it depending on what they were made of.

stuff

[dancer.livejournal.com]

I do have a dress form, but it was a gift for Brian and I don't know much about I (can't remember the brand, haven't used it yet, don't know where he bought it). I know he did some research on them first, so he may have some info for you.

RE the knitting needles, I had friends lose their knitting in the past for both steel and plastic needles (but for some reason they didn't have an issue with the bamboo ones). I know that some restrictions were removed recently, I just don't know how that relates to knitting needles so I want to play it safe :)

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[christmasjedi.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. You have a very thoughtful hubby. :-) I'll wait a bit, and see if he happens to read this post and is kind enough to reply to my questions. (He can do so on my journal, if he doesn't really want you to know)

And I was probably just misinformed about the knitting needles, or just mistaken. I've never actually tried it. Depending on which airline you're flying, some of them have very explicit lists online about what items are restricted, but if you already have the bamboo needles, I guess it's a moot point. :-)

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[blondeamazon.livejournal.com]

I know knitting needles used to be banned, but many airlines have recently lifted the restrictions. I have traveled several times post 9/11 w/ needles, but they are always circular or DP, bamboo or plastic. I would not risk metal, straight needles, no matter what restrictions "they" supposedly do or do not have. Best bet is to check the particular airline and printout the guidlines. That way, if you get stopped, you can at least fight it.

[stormcloud9.livejournal.com]

next time you guys are down here, i should show you the yarn store. they have all sorts of neato textures - granted, most of it is really overpriced, but still cool.

Hmm

[dali-muse.livejournal.com]

Silk velvet from 1920's 1930's my favorite.

Soft fluffy kitties, although I have horrible allergies is my next favorite.