tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post114814733348361481..comments2023-06-28T07:58:23.196-07:00Comments on Pine Cone Lodge: Knitting made easier..... kind ofHegehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684336130334653672noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-78611550321949241942013-06-21T07:26:54.646-07:002013-06-21T07:26:54.646-07:00Could a person who has the use of only her left ha...Could a person who has the use of only her left hand learn to knit with the knitting belt? She has motion and some use of her right arm down to the elbow, but complete paralysis below that. She is very proficient with her left hand. I really think if she has the patience to learn this, and if it's possible, that it would greatly enrich her life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-8237896560766178592012-07-09T01:48:07.409-07:002012-07-09T01:48:07.409-07:00Hi from New Zealand
I inherited my Shetland Grandm...Hi from New Zealand<br />I inherited my Shetland Grandmother's knitting belt and I am currently looking for the double pointed needles to use with it.<br /><br />Granny was so insistent on us learning to kniot the Shetland way and would sit with us correcting the hold muttering, "Och bairns, bairns, bairns" if we slipped up. <br />Mum was insistent on teaching us about no more than 2 colours in the one row of fair isle and that was because of the way the wool was held over the fingers to avoid dropping it for each stitch. Only two hands, so only two colours. She also taught us about "Rooing" (unsure of the spelling) the sheep instead of shearing them and her wee stock of wool from the heritage Shetland sheep were her treasures, loaned out for school projects.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273717715201295184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-62674343342022426472012-06-21T16:10:24.789-07:002012-06-21T16:10:24.789-07:00Hello
Can I add to this blog and say that I use a ...Hello<br />Can I add to this blog and say that I use a knitting belt for all my sock knitting and have for several years now. However, I don't have it round my waist but instead use it 'crossover' style, so that it's level with where I usually hold my dons. I can't knit comfortably without it now and would highly recommend it for easy sock knitting. I live in Scotland and really admire the Sherland way of knitting, although I'm no expert.Irene 22nd June 2012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-33401543609093450502012-06-09T16:29:08.092-07:002012-06-09T16:29:08.092-07:00I have bought a knitting belt, and I saw your ment...I have bought a knitting belt, and I saw your mention that you have to sit bolt upright but I found that if you move the needle around to a different hole you can sit anywhere. I was able to use it while sitting in my lounge chair with just repositioning the needle. Mind you I am just learning to knit with the belt. Great info love it and send ppl here all the time to read it when they ask about the knitting belt.Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814880341452073590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-23152702012169027312010-08-24T20:02:13.574-07:002010-08-24T20:02:13.574-07:00knitting is really wonderful, i love to spend my t...knitting is really wonderful, i love to spend my time snitting gloves, dress, or wherever i can do. I really love it because i feel relax when i am doing this activity.That is why i liked this blog very much. I think i reached what i was looking for.<br />__________________________________________<br />related with your sexual life,<a href="http://www.buyonline-rx.com/" title="buy viagra" rel="nofollow">buy viagra</a> and you´ll find what you are looking for too.I suggest you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369027761964389952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-60260348763532841632010-07-04T02:09:13.013-07:002010-07-04T02:09:13.013-07:00My husband bought my knitting belt from Journeyman...My husband bought my knitting belt from Journeyman Leather on the internet direct from Shetland. Its the best bit of kit I've ever had. I'm left handed and always rested my dpns in the crook of my right thigh resulting in a myriad of holes in all my jeans not to mention sore legs. Now I have the belt not only is it more comfortable on my wrists and shoulders I can also knit more quickly and evenly! Yay!Janhttp://www.woolhunter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-33801086688981568492010-02-28T19:39:12.833-08:002010-02-28T19:39:12.833-08:00I bought my knitting belt at Schoolhouse Press. Y...I bought my knitting belt at <a href="http://www.schoolhousepress.com/needles.htm" rel="nofollow">Schoolhouse Press</a>. You can also get them from <a href="http://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/epages/BT2741.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT2741/Products/%22Leather%20Knitting%20Belt%22" rel="nofollow">Jamieson & Smith</a>.Hegehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13684336130334653672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-36599511933944258292010-02-28T14:32:57.653-08:002010-02-28T14:32:57.653-08:00I bought my "Makin" or knitting belt fro...I bought my "Makin" or knitting belt from a place in Scotland on the internet. I suggest that you google Makin,,,knitting belt or some such. It is leather and nicely done.granny gravy 67https://www.blogger.com/profile/03082935432942200713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-86863953934755983302010-02-25T04:41:27.467-08:002010-02-25T04:41:27.467-08:00I enjoyed your site too. I have a friend with a st...I enjoyed your site too. I have a friend with a stroke that knits with one hand. Where do I buy a knitting belt or Makin.<br />Betty<br />PennsylvaniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-29391237930835542962009-05-19T14:55:41.036-07:002009-05-19T14:55:41.036-07:00Thanks for that post. I recently bought a knitting...Thanks for that post. I recently bought a knitting stick AND a belt I figure one of them would work for me. <br /><br />You didn't have to shoot a video, did you? :-)<br /><br />Take care.WonderMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935582756754079119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-36357205534051284452008-05-31T22:20:00.000-07:002008-05-31T22:20:00.000-07:00You can find double ended needles from Ardith keef...You can find double ended needles from Ardith keef, Gorham, Main.<BR/>1-866-834-1198<BR/>you can find the knitting belt on the internet. google "Knitting belt" <BR/><BR/>Great description of how to use the belt. I bought one in Scotland and no one seemed to know how to use it or where to find the info . thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-10093753492201819772008-02-18T16:15:00.000-08:002008-02-18T16:15:00.000-08:00The device that you are talking about is called a ...The device that you are talking about is called a "makin". I used to knit with a woman from Scotland who was appalled at how I was "stabbing" myself in the stomach as I used my double points. I always use it when I use double points. It is available on line from Scotland, about $40.<BR/>I am looking to find a device that knitters used to use that had a larger depression and was worn about the waist. Failing in that search, I may try your suggestion to enlarge one of the holes. thank you for the idea. Mary in Texasgranny gravy 67https://www.blogger.com/profile/03082935432942200713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-3630482076509964832007-09-07T03:13:00.000-07:002007-09-07T03:13:00.000-07:00Ohhh, can you remember where you bought the knitti...Ohhh, can you remember where you bought the knitting belt, and the long dpn's?? I really wanna learn to use knitting belt, and those long dpn's. That is how I found your blog!!:-) Regards<BR/><BR/>Helle Reed, Denmark. <BR/> Reed@privat.dkHelle from Denmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828772383682433004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-43300063383668563682007-06-02T08:16:00.000-07:002007-06-02T08:16:00.000-07:00Hi Hege! I was just re-reading this entry of yours...Hi Hege! I was just re-reading this entry of yours about the knitting belt. Did you ever have more success with it? I'm trying to imagine what it is like, and the one thing that trips me up is the bit that holds the needle. Do you have to remove that needle once you've worked it, let it drop, and then stick another one in? That seems a little awkward, so I think I am visualizing it wrong.<BR/><BR/>I've been thinking about getting one of these, but I'm not sure if I could ever get the hang of it. Sitting perfectly straight is a deterrent too, although my grandmother would approve. :)Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177509504967992457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1150758413148028402006-06-19T16:06:00.000-07:002006-06-19T16:06:00.000-07:00That sounds awesome! I really appreciate your spir...That sounds awesome! I really appreciate your spirit of exploration and your willingness to share it with us. Thanks! I think I heard somewhere that you could get those really long needles in France - but I can't remember where I heard that so maybe not so helpful.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549433838794370673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1149076700779484852006-05-31T04:58:00.000-07:002006-05-31T04:58:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing all that wonderful informati...Thank you for sharing all that wonderful information on the knitting belt! I never knew such a contraption existed. Very interesting to learn about. :) I'm loving your beautiful sweater, by the way. I'm look forward to watching your progress!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665648047088585843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1148482451577773952006-05-24T07:54:00.000-07:002006-05-24T07:54:00.000-07:00Round these parts, we call this "Super Hard Core!"...Round these parts, we call this "Super Hard Core!"<BR/><BR/>I will stick to my Knit Knack Sack and pule in your direction.<BR/><BR/>I'm liking your sites.Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640189184780380701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1148315538506184032006-05-22T09:32:00.000-07:002006-05-22T09:32:00.000-07:00that is so interesting. i don't think i've seen th...that is so interesting. i don't think i've seen this belt anywhere, either! you must have lots of cool knitting gadgets!! <BR/><BR/>i want to see you finish this sweater soon, it looks soo pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1148232604190214452006-05-21T10:30:00.000-07:002006-05-21T10:30:00.000-07:00cool little contraption... i love the photo showin...cool little contraption... i love the photo showing you using the needles... seem like until you get used to it anyway, it would definitely be kind of awkward<BR/><BR/>OH and am loving the red and yellow sweater that is sitting on your table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1148229257858492702006-05-21T09:34:00.000-07:002006-05-21T09:34:00.000-07:00very cool read about the belt. i've never seen one...very cool read about the belt. i've never seen one before (as you know norway is all about circs) so thanks for the show and tell!krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166162152299252738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460086.post-1148153088371143142006-05-20T12:24:00.000-07:002006-05-20T12:24:00.000-07:00Very interesting info on the knitting belt. I wen...Very interesting info on the knitting belt. I went to Schoolhouse Press but didn't find it and forgot to google. I have never heard anyone mention this before. It's really good to know.<BR/>I don't have wrist problem yet but I always wonder if circular needle cord would affect the fabric's tension.<BR/>Thanks for the post.<BR/>Wish you a great weekend. :)Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729336648909814348noreply@blogger.com