Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

shazrobo

my weekly total is 3 baby hats, and 4 hedgehogs

think knitting will be off this weekend, as having famikly problems again

shaz x

k2tog

Evening All

Was up until almost 2am last night finishing (YES, FINISHING!) DS1s Dennis the Menace jumper. I always seem to underestimate the time it takes to do the fiddly bits like pick up and knit for the neck. The sewing together was tedious BUT it went together much better thanks to my SIL who suggested sewing differently - might redo DHs jumper now! I'm pretty pleased with the finished article and so was DS1 who wore it to school for red nose day. I'll try and post a pic on Wooligans. Hooray for me! DS2 saw it on DS1 and announced "I want one of those!" so I may have to do another one......
Still plodding on with blanket and a bit disappointed with the stitch - I deliberately used slightly bigger needles than it suggested so the pattern is more noticeable but not as pronounced as I'd like - hey ho.
Definitely sending my Marrakech yarn (substitute for Sirdar Denim) back to Readicut as don't fancy any of the patterns I've found for it.
Please can I be updated with 4 Aaron squares and 1 bunting. Hope to get a bit more done this week as need a break from red and black stripes! Hope everyone is well and at one with the world. It's lovely to see the thread so lively!
Chalky - love your boobs

Sue-UU

Hi everyone, thought I'd better re-post this here as it may have been missed with my piece to s-michaels.

My family always conflicted over starting a line, MIL always said to K the first stitch,while SIL always said to slip it. Which is best when I'm doing either ribbing or the main part of a cardi/jumper or anything else, which makes for a better edging?

Also, on a purl line what's best then to K the first, Pu it - or slip it???? I hope that's made sense?!

Thanks a lot everyone.

Sue

prfungi

Sue-UU wrote: »

Hi everyone, thought I'd better re-post this here as it may have been missed with my piece to s-michaels.

My family always conflicted over starting a line, MIL always said to K the first stitch,while SIL always said to slip it. Which is best when I'm doing either ribbing or the main part of a cardi/jumper or anything else, which makes for a better edging?

Also, on a purl line what's best then to K the first, Pu it - or slip it???? I hope that's made sense?!

Thanks a lot everyone.

Sue

Hi Sue,
sorry to tell you its one of the great debates amongst knitters. I find that as a "loose" (:rotfl:) knitter I often need to slip the first stitch on each row. Those with tighter tension will be fine following the pattern.
I find that "garter stitch" (knitting every row) is when I always slip the first stitch in order to get a neat edge - makes it easier (for me) for sewing together.
My mate over the road is of the "knit the first stitch" school.

Not sure this helps - all I can say is try the options and see what suits your style.

Mind - at this time of night I sometimes slip the whole lot - off the needle and the air turns a funny colour :beer:

luv
Pam

Sue-UU

prfungi wrote: »

Hi Sue,
sorry to tell you its one of the great debates amongst knitters. I find that as a "loose" (:rotfl:) knitter I often need to slip the first stitch on each row. Those with tighter tension will be fine following the pattern.
I find that "garter stitch" (knitting every row) is when I always slip the first stitch in order to get a neat edge - makes it easier (for me) for sewing together.
My mate over the road is of the "knit the first stitch" school.

Not sure this helps - all I can say is try the options and see what suits your style.

Mind - at this time of night I sometimes slip the whole lot - off the needle and the air turns a funny colour :beer:

luv
Pam

Hi Pam,
and thanks so much for taking the trouble to explain it so well, at least now I know they were both 'right', bless 'em! I'm fairly loose (knitting wise!!;)) so will try slipping it. I haven't done any knitting at all for around 10 years, but made a gorgeous (for me!) pram cover for my first GD and found with garter stitch that knitting the first was definately the best way.

I'm so pleased Aeshna mentioned your thread here as I'd somehow forgotten about knitting and all the pleasure gained from it. Thanks to her and to you all I'm really looking forward to picking it up again tomorrow (today!) Didn't have to buy any in Aldi in the end as DH remembered seeing a bag full in the cupboard upstairs!!!! :j

Thanks again for your help Pam. You're last line really made me giggle, though I don't if that happens to me!

Luv, Sue

prfungi

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Aaargh :mad: isn`t it annoying when you can`t find something when you want it. I saw these beautiful little cribs too and for the life of me I can`t find them. I`ll keep looking though and give you a shout if I see them.

Elaine.

Not sure if this is what you were rremembering -
http://www.babydollhandknitdesigns.co.uk/item_118/Frilled-Display-Crib-16-22-dolls.htm

The site has several. Beware - Think there is a charge.
Beautiful pics -couldn't investigate further !

luv Pam

mioliere

Hi everyone.

Shaz - I hope the family problems are sorted out soon. (((Hugs))) to you - don't worry about the knitting; you're producing a lot more than I am at the moment!

PTBear - glad you've got the washing machine fixed - I hate having mine out of action, and there's only DH and I here now!

Well done on all those who are using real nappies! They weren't around when my eldest was born, and had only just started to become popular when I had my youngest, so I've never used them. I was lucky in that I didn't have to work when they were babies, so I can understand how much easier disposable nappies must be for working mums. There's nothing worse than a bucketful of dirty nappies and a broken-down washing machine, is there?

Prfungi - I made the mistake of finding Babydoll Knits and ordering half a dozen patterns last year! I didn't get any of the crib patterns, though. The patterns are gorgeous and I think, at around £3 each, they are great value for money because a lot of thought and expertise has gone into them. The illustrations are lovely, and make the patterns even more tempting!

Maytaurus - how are you? We've missed you on here.

As regards the 'knit or slip the first stitch' debate, I usually slip if I'm doing garter stitch but knit if I'm doing stocking stitch - not sure if that helps anyone!

Well, yesterday was our busiest day so far - we packed and packed and packed like our lives depended on it (which they do, I suppose!). The paperwork won't stop throwing things up, either - you think you've covered everything, then something else crops up - yesterday we realised we could claim refunds on the TV licence and DH's business insurance, so we had to get the ball rolling on those. MY hands are aching with typing (though not when I come on here, oddly - I love it here and drive through the pain barrier!), and my brain feels really addled!

Only one row knitted last night and then I fell asleep! DH couldn't believe it - I'd only been sat down for a minute!

Anyway, will pop back through the day for a break!

KathyXX

hellsbells45

Hi can you please up date me 1 angel pocket 1 8x8 square 2 square jumpers am having great fun with these thinking up various ways to alternate the design. Love and hugs to all. Helen

Heldun

Hi Kathy
Can you please update me with:
1 blanket
1 hat
2 cardies
2 bootees
2 mittens
Thanks
Helen

prfungi

Good Morning all, I've just received an email containing the following :

Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways. Meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. She is represented by roses.

St. Theresa's Prayer: "May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

To me she seems to sum up the spirit amongst the Wooligans and all those who contribute to this thread.

I do hope I haven't offended anyone by posting this, if so I apologise.

luv
Pam:smileyhea