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Knitted Tarot Case Instructions
Finally, here’s the complete instructions (as a pdf file) for my knitted tarot bag (I prefer “case” since there are four sides and a flat bottom) as pictured in my earlier posts and above. Send me pictures if you knit your own. Happy knitting.
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June 3, 2008 at 9:12 am
Elizabeth Cassedy
Mary, Thank you so much for doing this. I have admired the Tarot Cases that you knitted and asked if you would give us the pattern at RS. Again, thank you for the pattern. I promise to send a picture of my case.
June 3, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Elizabeth Genco
YES!! Of course, I love the one that I have, but I too was itching for the pattern when I saw them at the RS. I love the flat box shape. Thank you so much.
(I’ll post a link to this post over on AT if it hasn’t been done already…)
June 3, 2008 at 11:39 pm
marygreer
E & E – Okay, you can test the pattern since it’s the first one I’ve ever created and written down. Let me know anything that is unclear or wrongly marked. I made up the method for doing the bottom so I’m hoping the instructions are clear for others.
June 4, 2008 at 4:15 am
HiC
Do you sell these, by any chance ? Or would you perhaps be interested in selling them at a shop, perchance ?
June 4, 2008 at 4:43 am
marygreer
HiC – Thanks for asking. I’ve just started to sell them when I’m at events but probably don’t make enough cases to sell through a shop. And, the per hour wage is laughable, as is. When I get back from teaching at the Omega Institute I may offer what I have left over on the blog. Then, I’ll see if I want to keep knitting them or go back to socks or ???.
June 5, 2008 at 12:57 am
TarotByArwen
This inspires me to start knitting again. I have one bag I crocheted but I like these cases because of the form and flap. Now I must relearn how to cast on! Luckily I have several knitting nut friends who will happily readdict me.
Thanks for being so generous as to share this!
June 5, 2008 at 1:46 am
marygreer
Arwen -
For cast-on help, try the great video instruction series here:
http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on
June 5, 2008 at 3:39 am
TarotByArwen
Oh fine! Feed my internet addiction AND my knitting addiction. Thanks!
June 7, 2008 at 12:17 am
Barbara Moore
Mary, thanks for posting the pattern! I am looking forward to using it to make a case for my recently acquired Knitting Tarot. I just posted about it, and about the Omega class of yours that I attended. Such great memories!
June 7, 2008 at 12:19 am
Barbara Moore
oops. I mistyped my url and don’t know how to edit my comment. This comment has the correct url.
http://www.allthingstarot.blogspot.com
June 7, 2008 at 1:52 am
marygreer
Barbara – The url tends to get taken out automatically by wordpress. So I added it back in. It looks like this will be a wonderful blog full of behind-the-scenes stories of how decks and tarot ideas come about. I loved hearing all about the Knitting Tarot.
http://www.notsoswift.com/amindandacard/knittingtarot/now_available88763.html
July 20, 2008 at 9:44 pm
terri
It’s nice to ‘meet’ you, Mary… (thru your blogs, of course!) I too am a knitter. I am going to try your pattern here. Also, a word of thanks for your books on the Tarot.
March 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Gail Wood
I remember this from when you first posted it. I have just relearned to knit. I’m so glad it’s a nice cotten yarn. I love the texture. Once I practice a little more, I’m going to try this one! Hopefully, I’ll have one at RS09.
May 6, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Christine in Knitvada
OMG! You knit too? I found this link on Ravelry and I couldn’t believe my luck. “The Mary Greer?” Cool! ~Happy knitting! ~Christine in Knitvada.
May 7, 2009 at 8:34 am
Mary K. Greer
Gail – I didn’t get see a bag by you at RS09. Post it on Ravelry.
Christine – Be sure to post a photo on Ravelry when you’ve finished your bag.
May 25, 2009 at 7:12 am
Deborah
Hello Mary
I’m so very excited to run across your website. I’m new to Tarot. My question is; is there a particular deck of cards that a beginner should start out with? I’ve ordered your book from Amazon.com. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
May 26, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Mary K. Greer
Deborah – Wherever you start is perfect! There are many “schools” of tarot most of which reflect a branching of the tradition. Most books and teachers in the U.S. are influenced by the Rider-Waite (Smith) deck and the traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (which include the Thoth deck). In Europe, Marseille-style decks are more popular. There’s also several schools with Egyptianized decks. I generally teach with the Rider-Waite but I encourage people to find a deck and tradition that works best for them. If you are primarily using the tarot psychically or as an “oracle” and aren’t interested in tarot systems and symbolism then any deck that appeals to you will probably do.