Swedish Knitting Terms & Period Dramas
Still behind but catching up!
Period Dramas. I love watching period dramas: Downton Abby, Victoria, Reign, The Tudors, The Queen, The White Queen, The White Princess, Crimson Fields, My Mother and Other Strangers, Poldark, The Durells of Corfu, Call the Midwife-I watch them all.
One day I was curious that there might be more-that I have not seen all the period dramas. So I did a quick search on TV for “period drama.” What came up totally cracked me up and put fear that he might have to watch it into Ken.
“Period Drama: A woman has a rough but personified relationship with her period.” All righty then. Not exactly what I was looking for, but Ken’s reaction was priceless. I’m still laughing.
Beyond the Basics. From time to time I schedule classes in my Beyond the Basics section for knitters and crocheters that want to learn a little more than basic how to knit and how to crochet. Are you ready to stretch your knitting wings? For these knitting classes you must know how to knit and purl and be able to do so with ease. For the crochet classes you must know how to crochet into your foundation chain, how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and triple crochet. Watch this space for the next Beyond the Basics class announcement. You can register for all of my classes on my website.
Jokes, Sayings & Cartoons.
I Never Said…
Don’t Knit This. Lest you want to drag your sleeve on the ground or look like you are constantly checking for B.O. I would avoid this pattern. So don’t knit this!
No B.O. Here
Knitting Terms in Other Languages. Have you ever found a pattern written in another language but were unable to understand it completely enough to knit it? Today we will look at Swedish knitting terms
Alternativt alternate(ly)
Arbete work
avig maska (am) purl st
avigsida wrong side
avmaskad maska st. passed over
ärmar sleeve
ärmhål armhole
äterkomma work back
bakifran into back of st.
bakstycke back piece or section
bord border
beskrivning description, instructions
borja on fran* repeat from *
botton background (color)
falla hem
färger color
fánga pick up
fläta cable
framstycke front piece or section
gáng times
garn yarn
halskant neck edge
jhälpsticka stitch holder
höger right side
höger sticka right-hand needle
igenom through
kant edge
kantmaska edge stitch
kastad yarn over
kedjesoskant chain edge
korsa cross
lägg upp cast on
lyfta slip
lyftad avig maska slip a st. purlwise
lyftad rät maska slip a st. knitwise
maska stitch
maskatahet stitch gauge
minska to decrease
minskningar decrease
mitten middle
mönster pattern
mönsterrapporten pattern repeat
noppa knot or bobble
ölga loop
oka to increase
okningar increase
overdrags-hoptagning (ohpr) sl1, k1, psso
omkrets eller varv round or circular knitting
omslag (dubbel) k3tog or sl1, k2tog, psso
omslag (enkel) k2tog or sl1, k1, psso
parlkant seam edge
plattstickning flat knitting
plocka upp pick up
rät maska (rm) knit st
rätsica right side, or front
rundsticka circular needles
rundstickning round or circular knitting
snodd maska twisted sts
sticka knit
stickning knitting
stockors needles
storlek sizes
tappa en maska drop a st.
tap upp pick up or knit up
tiillsammans (tills) together
under under
uppuhall leave
uppuhall pick up loops
vante mittens
vända to turn
vanster sticka left hand needle
varv row
vitt white
Source: https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=129918.0&fbclid=IwAR2IolP6uN3tVM9Pt_Jhc_Rtvf1w-3bcoGOYNFh9gchICKqhjEQiJ61gZcU
During an Earthquake: Food and Water Concerns. Finding emergency water sources. Alternative sources of clean water can be found inside and outside the home. DO NOT DRINK water that has an unusual odor or color, or that you know or suspect might be contaminated with fuel or toxic chemicals; use a different source of water.
The following are possible sources of water:
Water from your home’s water heater tank (part of your drinking water system, not your home heating system)
Melted ice cubes made with water that was not contaminated
Water from your home’s toilet tank (not from the bowl), if it is clear and has not been chemically treated with toilet cleaners such as those that change the color of the water
Liquid from canned fruit and vegetables
Water from swimming pools and spas that hasn’t been contaminated with flood or storm water can be used for personal hygiene, cleaning, and related uses, but not for drinking.
Listen to reports from local officials for advice on water precautions in your home.
Outside the home: Flood waters can contaminate well water and rivers, streams, and lakes with livestock waste, human sewage, chemicals, and other contaminants which can lead to illness when used for drinking, bathing, and other hygiene activities.
Water from sources outside the home must be treated as described in Make Water Safe in an Emergency, because it could be contaminated with livestock waste or human sewage. If you suspect or know the water is contaminated with toxic chemicals or fuels, it cannot be made safe and you should not drink or bathe in this water.
Possible sources of water that could be made safe by treatment include:
Rainwater
Streams, rivers, and other moving bodies of water
Ponds and lakes
Natural springs
Note: DO NOT USE water that has been contaminated by fuel or toxic chemicals. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/facts.html
What’s on My Hooks & Needles? I have finished to body of the child’s sweater and am working on the sleeves. Next I will pick up for the collar and button band. Next will be a hat then a child’s sweater.
I am still on the leg of the second sock that I’ve been working.
Currently on my needles are my mitered squares afghan from left over sock yarn and my purple cashmere merino pullover. All of the fancy work has been done. What is left are miles and miles of Stockinette Stitch and I need to reknit one sleeve. But I am actually considering that I might frog it. It is ¾ completed but I may have lost interest in it.
What’s on your hooks and needles?