Crafting for Christmas 2010, lets begin again......

Trow

sheyo wrote: »

Hi all I have bought some (200g) cream chunky wool to make a scarf for xmas pressie for next year (will repeat if it goes well for a lot of other friends) only thing is I can't find a pattern for a chunky scarf - any ideas of where to look? many thanks - sheyo

You need to register at https://www.ravelry.com

It is the knitters essential resource - you'll never need to buy a pattern again!

The seach is easy, some patterns are pay-for and some are free, but you can search for only free patterns. You can search by type of project, type of yarn. It is THE best knitting website ever.

Ummm... I don't know if you can tell, but I'm a big fan.... and I'm not affiliated in any way, I promise!

HellsGranny

Hi All,

May I join? I don't know when I'll be able to start crafting, as I have cataracts and therefore can't see well for small stuff, but I'm a crocheter and beader mainly.

One thing to remember if using US crochet patterns is that they number their needles differently, and also they name the stitches differently, for instance Double crochet (E) is Single Crochet (US). Once you get used to it it's fine though.

Cheers, HG

sheyo

Trow thank you so very very much have found exactly what I am looking for! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all on MSE !!

Trow

I'm glad to help sheyo, I'm sure if you continue knitting you will find Ravelry invaluable.

I hope you have a very Happy New Year too!

CraftyCarrie

Thank you Trow for posting the link!
Its a pain that i cant do it but i had to tell everyone about this site! There is soooo much on it!!
xxx

Trow

CraftyCarrie wrote: »

Thank you Trow for posting the link!
Its a pain that i cant do it but i had to tell everyone about this site! There is soooo much on it!!
xxx

NP - don't worry though, continue to post and it won't be long before you can post links too :dance:

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sheyo wrote: »

Hi all I have bought some (200g) cream chunky wool to make a scarf for xmas pressie for next year (will repeat if it goes well for a lot of other friends) only thing is I can't find a pattern for a chunky scarf - any ideas of where to look? many thanks - sheyo

It's a great idea to make scarves for people. They are easy to knit without too much concentration, or you can watch TV while you click away. Last year I made hats, mittens, and jumpers, toys - some of them were very simple patterns yet the recipients were delighted with a gift that had been home-made with love. I use any leftover wool for simplest fold-over purses or toys, for top frugality.
Good luck with your project.

CraftyCarrie

Trow wrote: »

NP - don't worry though, continue to post and it won't be long before you can post links too :dance:

Ohh cant wait!

Better get searching so i can find loads more links to help us all out!!

Carrie xx

mrbrightside842

Blimey! This thread's growing already!

shelovestobuystuff

Me too for this year please.
I have been making christmas cards and decorations,filling jars with sweets or bath salts and adding ribbons etc for the last 2 years,but this year I want to actually make some proper gifts from scratch.
I have just ordered some books from the book people which should give me some ideas and I plan to make or have a go at making soaps,candles,sweets,fancy pin cushions:cool: and I really want to knit some funky chunky scarf & beret sets for my daughter and niece but I will have to learn to knit first:o