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Lastiel Rusc
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on: March 27, 2013 10:51
Actually I adjusted it a bit so you guys can 'better' see what it looks like... The lighting isn't the best...it was a very overcast day when the picture was taken.
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on: March 27, 2013 11:12
That is awesome Lastiel_Rusc! I love the way you did the buttons, very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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on: March 27, 2013 11:20
Thanks! It's just a nice warm blanket. <3
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on: March 28, 2013 12:47
That is so epic! I want one!
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on: March 28, 2013 02:51
I'll see about posting the directions that I modified to make mine up soon..
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on: March 28, 2013 03:42
Ooh, directions! That would be great Lastiel!
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on: March 29, 2013 05:58
Yeah! Was it hard to make? And about how long did it take you?
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on: March 29, 2013 10:15
No it wasn't hard to make, and if I just sat down and knitted it would have taken me a month. But instead it took me 2, since I kept on putting it down. The most annoying part was 'sewing' the pieces together.
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on: April 05, 2013 04:20
Here is my most recent pair of fingerless gloves that I knitted.

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on: April 05, 2013 04:26
Those are so...AWESOME!
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on: April 05, 2013 10:50
Wow, Lastiel_Rusc and Ariadwen, you are both very skilled knitters.

Lastiel_Rusc, what kind of yarn did you use? It it seed stitch? I can't really tell it's too small to be sure. I have considered knitting larger garments but I have hesitated because I thought the weight would cause too much stretching in the shoulder, did you have this problem and if so what did you do to remedy it?
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on: April 05, 2013 12:25
Thanks HuldahMaria

Whoo Hoo! The directions are up over here! http://www.councilofelrond.com/craft/warm-knitted-cloak/ I tried to put in as much information about what I used, did and how I did it in the how-to.

And so far after a few months of wear it hasn't stretched much. What I did was make the two smaller front panels a little shorter than the panels that have the arm holes.
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on: April 05, 2013 10:11
Yay!!! that you so much Lastiel, I am so excited about finding some yarn and making it.
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on: April 06, 2013 04:16
No problem! Please share your results!
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on: April 06, 2013 06:14
I most certainly will.
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on: May 18, 2013 12:14
Hey guys! I finished a shawl that was inspired by The Unexpected Journey. A friend designed it.

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on: May 18, 2013 05:49
I'm speachless, I have never seen anything so ornate done by hand.
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on: May 29, 2013 06:12
That is stunning! Absolutely beautiful! I want to learn how to do that.
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on: June 11, 2013 08:40
Oh my lordie that shawl is GORGEOUS! How in the world do you design something like that? I've tried knitting before, and I started something small that I'm still not sure what it is. And I haven't knitted in so long that I've forgotten how And I would love to learn again to be able to do stuff like Ariadwen's BEAUTIFUL shawl. I mostly do crochet, like scarves and other small things. I can only handle one needle at a time
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on: July 13, 2013 01:35
I would love to learn knitting, and now that my mom is working at a hobby and craft store, I am in good position to learn and get things at a discount It is a beautiful shawl!
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on: July 13, 2013 08:24
I can only do the simple knit stitch, but it is fun. Although I must admit I did get a little tired of knitting the scarf I made for my sister. That's the only knitting project that I have done before.

Ariadwen, that is soooo amazing!!! I want to make one. What knit stitch is that? Or is it crochet? It looks more like the latter to me...
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on: July 15, 2013 05:14
I think I might try crochet. It seems a little bit easier, and I read up on how to make a knitting stich. It seems super confusing to me. But I think I wpuld have fun with either form
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on: July 16, 2013 03:37
I think crochet looks harder. Knitting is actually quite easy, once you get the hang of it. Which took me forever, I might add. But then one day it just clicked, and I was able to do it. I haven't done any knitting lately though.
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on: July 17, 2013 08:31
Mits, inspired by Bofur. I was totally winging it.
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on: July 17, 2013 12:19
Ha ha, they look comfy. Good job!
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on: July 18, 2013 11:09
They look super comfortable. I'll post on here once I start to crochet. Might be awhile, though
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on: October 23, 2013 09:34
Hello, all! I think this thread needs to be revived. What projects are you all working on? I'd love to see some FO's! I just finished a cute little baby dragon. Here's the Ravelry page for him. Are any of you on Ravelry? It's the greatest yarn crafting site ever.

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Do any of you knit shawls? I have a few inspired by Tolkien in my Ravelry projects. I can post pictures and links here if you like.

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on: October 24, 2013 10:34
Awww! Cute dragon!

Sadly, I don't knit, though I really think I should learn to do so sometime.^^
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on: October 24, 2013 12:47
That is adorable, Jamie! I love it!

I really want to knit a shawl sometime. I've only knitted one scarf. I'm doing another, but I don't have enough of the yarn to finish it. I knew I wouldn't have enough to begin with, but I just felt like knitting something.
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on: October 25, 2013 09:22
I am currently crocheting my first scarf!
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on: October 25, 2013 04:24
Thank you!

Feyna, you definitely should! And Mareth_Ravenlock and findemaxam48, keep at it!

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on: November 05, 2013 11:33
Im trying, but it's very difficult for me to find the time to do so.
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on: January 14, 2014 09:15
Hi guys! Recently I've gone on a crocheting fling, and I've been crocheting stuff left and right. Over the next couple days, my goal is to post some pictures of the stuff I've made. I have made fingerless gloves, infinity scarves, a beanie, a "scoodie" (a scarf and a hoodie combined), a lot of flowers that you can wear in your hair, bracelets, and I'm currently working on some leg warmers

Pictures soon! Now that I have an iPhone, I'll hopefully be able to take some decent ones since our camera is broken
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on: January 14, 2014 01:59
And you are doing excellent. I am currently working on crocheting a winter hat, but it is NOT working out. Any tips?
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on: January 15, 2014 03:44
That's great! I look forward to seeing your pictures. I need to post a few of my own here from last month. I've recently discovered that I love fair isle knitting.

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