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Just wanted to give an update on the list of "To-Dos" I posted 'here', specifically, the Knitting Project. I took on my first project knitting "on the round" which means you are knitting with circular needles, creating a tube, instead of a flat knitted piece-- think sock instead of scarf. I have always heard that knitting on the round is tricky so I was pleasantly surprised to find my first endeavor going swimmingly! Here is the email chain below between me and CLP, knitting extraordinaire, excuse the profanity please.

 

				F**k

Lavinia Mackall

Shit got twisted on the round. A number of questions ensuing - 1. If I backtr...

3:51 PM (21 hours ago)

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3:51 PM (21 hours ago)

LCM to CLP

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Shit got twisted on the round. A number of questions ensuing -
1. If I backtrack, can I untwist?
2. What the hell makes it twist in the first place and how can I avoid this happening again?

Balls.

Best,
L********M*******

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REPLY:

CLP p***********@gmail.com to me

You may have to restart. You just have to make sure its not twisted when you are joining them the first time. Sometimes i knit a couple rows straight back and forth first before joining them so i can see which side is which

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from Chelsea Peterson <pointsofellipsis@gmail.com> to Lavinia Leigh Choate Mackall <l.c.mackall@gmail.com> date Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 12:50 AM mailed-by gmail.com signed-by gmail.com

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I hope you figured it out! Send me a picture!

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F, I am F-ed I believe. I am going to go into PURL to see if they can cast me on correctly
ugh.
i knew that was too easy.

Best,
L********M*******

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