A half-million LOTS and LOTS of views. Thank you, I am humbled
Today, TECHknitting reached a major milestone--a half-million LOTS and LOTS of views since inception. Thank you all so much for coming by. I am humbled by your patronage.
Edited 9-8-10 Actually...
Further investigation reveals that the number of page views is actually far higher than a half-million (something to do with what page/s the stat-counter counts). It is now estimated to be more than 1 million views, and maybe even more than 1.5 million?!? eep.
If it seems like things are winding down here at TECHknitting, don't believe it for a second. There are tons of projects taking place backstage here--mostly test knitting and development of patterns for small shaped things, such as gloves. Like the new Tulips buttonholes, some of these patterns have been in development for years and years, so a big push came on this summer to try and make some progress. And, of course, the series on style and body shape is "to be continued"--it's at a standstill now (too many other projects) but lots of new illustrations have already been done and these should come out this fall.
Also coming out this fall will be an article in Interweave Knits, winter edition, on how to install zippers with absolutely **no** sewing. It's all very hush-hush at the moment, but I'm hoping you'll like it--this new procedure will make zippered knitwear a breeze, instead of the sewing chore it presently is, and all will be revealed in due course.
So, thank you dear readers, for making TECHknitting a stop on your internet rounds and staying to visit for a while. We'll talk more soon.
Have a great rest-of-the-summer.
--TK
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42 Comments:
And THANK YOU! For very interesting lessons and illustrations. I really love your updates, taking knitting to a new level.
THANK YOU!
I'm sure that I'm not the only one who would jump to buy a book of your wonderful articles. Please consider publishing.
Can't wait to read about inserting a zipper without sewing, since I hate doing that so much that it's only happened once.
Thank you! And you have me VERY curious for the zipper article now...
I always look forward to your functional and informational posts, and love to read your articles!
Keep up the awesome work, as you are an inspiration!
Congrats on the 500,000 views! That's great! Really looking forward to the zipper technique. I've never tried it but have read enough complaints about the difficulty that I'd vowed never to do it--I'm looking forward to changing that vow.
Ohboyohboyohboy, a sewing-less zipper! I have never even considered knitting anything that required a zipper because of sewing it in. Even though I am a decent seamstress...
A new-sew zipper? I am on the edge of my seat. That's the thing I hate most in sewing.
Congrats, and thank YOU!
If I was ever unsure whether I would be buying IK this winter, I know now. I never would have dreamed that inserting a zipper without sewing was possible, but I can't wait to learn how.
You are a treasure to the knitting community - congratulations on a milestone that is mighty impressive.
I'm thrilled to have a link to my blog from yours!
Thank you! I honestly think that we do not need any books when we have your blog!
Looking forward to more.
No-sew zips?! *boggles*
Can't wait to see that one.
and thank you for your infinite wisdom and advice!! You have helped me in my knitting journey so much! :D
And a big THANK YOU back to you! I always look forward to what you have to say.
Your knitting genius and excellent illustrations never cease to amaze me; thank-you so much for sharing it all with us! And although I don't subscribe to Knits, I will definitely have to buy that Winter issue, as zippers have put me off so far, but love cardigans
Zippers!!!
Thanks for keeping on with such brilliant work!
i'm gonna have to get a copy of the winter issue for sure so i can learn how to put in a zipper without sewing! woohoo!
A lovely tribute to all your work! Thanks for all that you do.
Congratulations!! I love your site and recommend it to all my knitting friends. As EZ would say, knit on.
Angie
What a great discovery you are! I found you mentioned on 100 best knitting blogs and have now spent two very happy hours on a very quick tour of your indexed posts. Needless to say, I've bookmarked your blog, and will tell my knitting group next meeting. Thanks so much for doing all this work. (Noni on Ravelry)
Oooh! Can't wait to the zipper technique!
Congratulations, Techknitter! You have raised the study and art of knitting to a new level. Thank you so much for your super-educational articles that, unlike You Tube videos, can actually be printed out for reference.
As a former Cheesehead, I salute you!
I cannot wait for a no sew zipper installment! I have a sweater finished execpt for the two full length zippers, I really hope I can use your technique for that. I have it whn my zipper doesn't lay flat!
I'm looking forward to that no-sew zipper! I've got a Rogue that I've been wearing sans zipper for the last 2 years. Have the zipper, but just haven't been able to face sewing it in...
And thank you for all your work! I always love to see what you're up to next.
Thank YOU and congratulations! This site has been such a great resource and I'm really looking forward to everything you've been working on!c
Congratulations and thank you! Ooh, looking forward to the zipper article and, of course, more of your wonderful, informative posts.
Congratulations to your first half Million! :-) I'd like to thank you for your precious work and wonderfull and informative articles. Your experience and skills helped me out when I came to a halt in my process of learning. Looking forward to your comming posts.
Zipper without sewing? You are just amazing. Genious mind. Cant't wait to see how does this work...
All the best. Snjezana
I can't WAIT for the zipper instructions. Will it be available here, too?
Hi Gina--the instructions will be posted on TECHknitting blog, but sadly, only after a year has passed--that's the deal for printed matter--the copyright will revert to me in one year from publication. However, if picking up the mag is not an option, perhaps you could scan the issue at your library?
Best, TK
We may be reading your blogs, but you are the one who takes the time and effort into explaining all the knitterly mysteries we find oh so confusing! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU for creating and committing to this blog. You have been an immense help to me. Oh, and I cannot wait too learn how to attach a zipper without sewing. I've always been to shy to knit anything that involves a zipper, but perhaps I will after your article comes out. Can't wait!
Forget the zippers - did you guys click on the 'Thank-you'? Holy cake! The piped icing is the best!
You are a wonderment!
If only you lived next door. . . !
Thank you SO much for all the knitting "technicalities"! Ít´s very entertaining and very helpful. And if you are thinking about a book, you have already sold one ex!!
I listened yesterday to the interview you gave to Lara for Math4Knitters and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to more installments in your series on body shapes and fitting. Thanks for working so hard and sharing it all with us!! :D
OMG, zipper with no sewing. You could have bowled me over with some roving....
Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
SO SO SO stoked about the zipper instructions. Can't wait!!
Thank You! for your phenomenal tutorials!
Hi TechKnitter, I have thoroughly enjoyed your teaching techniques, and illustrations. I have been test knitting for a designer on Ravelry, and she instructs to M1 at the beginning of a purl sequence of stitches, intending for the increase to be a purl stitch. I have scoured my knitting references, and your indexes, but have failed to find a way to make this invisible. Can you direct me to where you have included it in your blog? Thank you so much for your goal of knitting explanations. Sara Denbo
Hi Sara--I don't believe I have ever covered increasing as a purl stitch, but I would think that lifting the bar (tail) between the two stitches below, twisting that bar, lifting the twist up on the left needle, and then purling the newly made twisted loop with the running yarn would get you where you want to go. Try it, and write back if it isn't working for you, and we'll try something else. --TK
Thank you for your suggestion on the M1P. I was twisting it trying to make it invisible (which just looked like a twisted purl). The designer actually wanted a hole there, alongside a knitted leaf on a baby hat. So lift, don't twist, and purl it! I love your blog. Sara
Hello! I just found your blog after doing a search on how to go about sewing in a lining for my knitting (I'm making mitts). The post I found had to do with toques, but I ended up finding one on handsewing in general. Very excited to read your blog!
Thank you :)
Alberta, Canada
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