Knitting For Christmas Pressies!

Mrs_Money

I've bought lots of great knitting yarn oddments over the last year from the charity shops (all new) and really must get going to make something, but at the moment I'm at the stage where I know what I want to knit (and the patterns are free) - but can't think who to give it to - I really want to knit one of these hot water bottle covers , but don't know if they will be viewed as an old persons' - old fashioned present! I think they're quite cool - what does everyone else think? "Retro trendy" or not?

paddingtondoo

I love the first 2 and having a ripped shoulder muscle my hot water bottle is my best friend just now.

The 3rd one would be lovely in some of that fluffy wool and can't see the 4th one.

I've started knitting again and am doing several xmas presents as hand knitted baby clothes are cool and trendy again apparantly :T

Quillion

Mrs Money i would be happy to get one of these i think they are thoughtfull.

I once bought my granparents a knitted teacosy shaped like a cottage and they loved it used t all the time. Now they are gone i have it. Always a conversation starter when people come for tea.

Chenile wool 89p a ball at Home Bargains and will knit a decent length scarf.

Pattern
Cast on 25 stitches Needle size 6 1/2
first row knit wrap wool round twice
second row knit the slip wrapped stitch.
Carry on till required length reached

My mum knits the Jean Greough toys the kids always get a new one.

paddingtondoo

Hadn't thought of Home Bargains for wool - just another excuse to go :rotfl:

soblivion

Mrs Money, I think those first 2, the cable ones are making a comeback, I think you've picked one of the best times to do this. I know with all the rising costs with gas and electric lots of people are going to bed with hotties. I definately am rather than putting the heating on and in the daytime too. I burned myself on one last night (just an ouch moment) cos I wrap mine in a towel and it came open. The irony is I've knitted for years and never even thought about making one. I'll be making 3 this week. Thank you for the patterns.
Good luck with yours, I'm sure people will be very grateful.

craftlady

I really like the cable one. Have been looking for a hot water bottle in a nice cover for my son - now I've found it THANKS! I shall add it to my knitting list for xmas :
6 Alan Dart Christmas Gnomes (2 1/2 done)
1 PG Tips Monkey
1 Pink Chunky Scarf
1 Hot Water Bottle Cover
:eek: (its nearly November)

knithappens

I think these are lovely and would be happy to recieve one i am knitting scarves.

JockMcSprock

Hi there,

Ivillage have a few 'funky' unusual patterns here:

I-Pod warmer ( I have seen ones like these in Peacocks, New Look etc)
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/homegarden/homemaking/crafts/articles/0,,695942_708971,00.html?nlcid=uk_ug|09-26-2008|

Slippers
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/homegarden/homemaking/crafts/articles/0,,695942_710697,00.html

Tea Cosy
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/homegarden/homemaking/crafts/articles/0,,695942_710899,00.html

Hope this gives you or others an idea or 2.

I would love to be able to knit these up but my knitting comes out very wobbly and I knit backwards (left-handed) and it drives my mum nuts having to fix my mistakes! My daughters scarf is so uneven that you would think it has scalloped edges.

Notice that circular scarves and snoods are back in fashion too.

Mrs_Money

Well, thanks everyone for your thoughts - thats inspired me to get knitting and - I never really thought about it - the cable one is great for men! I was stuck in pink fluffy mode!
Happy knitting all!

Little_Otter

I'm learning how to knit, I have a set of 5mm needles, a couple of balls of wool, and i'm struggling, just learnt the knit stitch and pearl so far, but only in straight lines, and dont know how to 'end' my knitting, will really have to get learning if i'm going to start making things, but finding it quite hard!! :eek:

greenpixey

Lovely patterns for the hot water bottles. Thanks for the links, I'm gonna make one for my sister