Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

maytaurus

Abakhan Online
NEW Buy 1 Get 1 Free Yarns Now in Stock
http://www.abakhan.co.uk/acatalog/BOGOF.html
http://www.abakhan.co.uk/acatalog/Clearance.html

[FONT=&quot]Abakhan Store Locations[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]North Wales[FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Coast Road
Mostyn
CH8 9DX
01745 562 100[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Manchester[FONT=&quot]
111/115 Oldham Street
Manchester
M4 1LN
0161 839 3229

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Liverpool[FONT=&quot]
34/44 Stafford Street
Liverpool
L3 8LX
0151 207 4029

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Birkenhead[FONT=&quot]
8/12 Greenway Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0NG
0151 652 5195

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Preston[FONT=&quot]
20 /22 Manchester Road
Preston
PR1 3YH
01772 202 677[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Hanley[FONT=&quot]
55 Old Hall Street
Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent
ST1 3AU
01782 274 200[/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Chester[FONT=&quot]
65 Frodsham St
Chester
CH1 3JJ
[FONT=&quot]01244 323 640[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Map[/FONT]

Heldun
Re;‘Convert 4 ply to double knit’
DK wool is different plys depending on which country you are in or where the pattern originates
I you knit a tension square - and see how much larger than the stated tension it is coming out. You should see a stated tension/gauge somewhere on the pattern (normally a stated number of stitches per inch) and you can compare this to the tension square you knit
If it seems too large then, depending on the stitch pattern, you could reduce the number of stitches. If the pattern is a repeating pattern over a number of stitches - say a 12 stitch repeating pattern then you can reduce the number of stitches by a multiple of that number of stitches.

Have a look here at a Yarn comparison chart, there are also lots of links for info & patterns;

http://www.knitting-naturally.com/yarn-comparison-chart.html
http://www.simplyknitting.co.uk/resources/simplyknitting/eg9.pdf

roamin in the gloamin
re;’ the seedlings in the poly tunnel got roasted -DH never opened the doors or watered. To top it all seems he has the shingles and he is not a happy bunny. Oh and the weather is pants but I am determined to smile.’



[FONT=&quot]Don’t forget .... All the patterns & info you need HERE[/FONT][FONT=&quot] #[/FONT][FONT=&quot]964 [/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Pet patterns for [/FONT][FONT=&quot]the[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Loving Hands Appeal (12th April 18th July) [/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]#[/FONT][FONT=&quot]2422[/FONT]

f1widow

hi to all and the newbies
lcwilson - dont apologise for waffling I do it all the time on here :rotfl::o:rotfl:
maytaurus - thanks for the BOGOFF details - but have had to close my eyes to that one ha ha

I defected for a little while earlier to the "cardmaking forum" had an idea to casually mention that I had some cardmaking stuff for sale - lady came back with the idea of selling some items in bags like starter kits - so I may be sorting that out tonight.

Have just finished an Angel Snow Cape (minus the eyelash wool) - I am so chuffed with it (slight mistake with the shaping but at least I worked out where i have gone wrong) - now I cant do links but it is on https://www.bonniebabies.co.uk - it is so pretty and delicate - shezmit /LH do you take these?

better go and cook (hmmmmmm) take care and hugs to all jaqui xxx

DON79

Hi, just a quick question - is there any type of wool at all that is a definite NO when it comes to making Baby Buntings and baby items??

I have got some cotton but it seems a little stiff and I don't want to use it if it won't be suitable or nice and soft.

Thanks! Donna

shezmit

F1Widow

yes we will take them capes with or without the eyelash wool

Don
Fluffy wool is ok for babies that has passed away but we can't use it on babies are alive, But all wool is fine to use as we will find a use for them

Shelley

DON79

Thanks, sorry, just thought of something else! It says size eight needles on the pattern but if I use a 4mm or 5mm needle would that be ok? Or does it have to be a bigger size than that?

I wondered whether the size eight mentioned may be an american sizing that's why I asked.

I have some sparkly wool too!

shezmit

I would use any needles you feel is right i actually use 4mm for everything LOL as i can't be bothered to change my needles,

Sprinkly wool is fine aswell just keep knitting and we will find a use for your items so don't worry

shelley

Pippa.S

Evening :wave:

Kathy - yes thanks I am a bit more with it today, for some reason it's all in my head and throat this time, my eyes look like I've done 10 rounds with Mike Tyson :rotfl:

Chalky - love the photos, what a lovely colour the dresses were....Your post OUCH :eek: you made me :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: OH said whats tickled you??? I said its on a need to know basis

mrs.moneypenny - the weather's not too good here either, good excuse to stay in and knit

Maytaurus - ((hugs)) x

Hello and welcome to Andrew and Donna and anyone I may have missed,nice to see you, come on in and have a chat ....but be warned..... you will soon be as addicted as the rest of us

I have been working on the ripple blanket, I think I am getting obsessed but it looks good I am really pleased with it,decided to do 2 crochet rows in each colour from my knitting bag(s) up to 10 colours so far.

Advice needed please
A few weeks ago my friends SIL gave me 2 huge bags containing 15 x 100g assorted balls of yarn, and I am sorry to say it smells of cigarette smoke, very strongly, she had it stored in her loft and found it when she moved house recently.She must have had it for ages as she gave up smoking years ago.
Has anyone any idea how I can freshen it up??? I did think of washing it, but am worried it will get so tangled up I won't be able to unscramble it, and I don't want to waste it.
Any help gratefully received

Anne
x

k2tog

Hi Everyone
Good to see you back Jean - sounds like you've been busy!
I've just finished a sleeping bag from the pattern that clever Elaine rewrote - thanks loads Elaine! It isn't perfect (I noticed a naughty row where I forgot the 4 garter stitches on the border but haven't frogged it because it is the horrible removing marker row) but hoping it will be OK. Shelley, I was going to send it to you without buttons if that's OK as I haven't got any.
Anne, I think I've seen on a thread somewhere on OS that people have successfully washed wool while still in balls inside a pair of tights to stop it tangling. I have never done this though.
Onlygirl, hope your painting is finished soon - it gets to be a drag when it goes on too long doesn't it?
Watching Star Trek film now and wondering what to do next......!

k2tog

Just a quickie, has anyone come across a crochet pattern for boobs? Feel the need to slouch after knitting the sleeping bag, and crochet is better for slouching :cool:

k2tog

Have just started trying to crochet an angel pocket. Not sure how I'm going to do the triangle bit yet. This could end up being one of my exotic tangles...:rolleyes:
Where is everyone?
Elaine, you are very quiet. Is everything Ok with DH?
Shaz, are you lurking even if you don't feel up to posting?

Hope everyone is OK x