2020 Fashion on the Ration Challenge

Laura_Elsewhere

@PipneyJane, if you would like a pair of hosues - or two pairs for you and for Mr Pip - then if you sent me your wool, I'd be very happy to knit and full them and send them back to you... 

Cherryfudge

PipneyJane said:

Cherryfudge said:

I found all sorts of patterns at Mums: My sister has given up her collection of 1970s/80s sewing magazines and I've no idea what to do with them but I don't want to throw them out. There are also early 1960s women's magazines with classic 60s clothes that aren't at all my style but look very chic. The ones I really like are from the 40s and 50s, especially Mum's collection of Needlewoman and needlecraft with vintage embroidery patterns (though sadly not many of the iron-on transfers, though these days we have photocopiers so there might be a way of copying designs).

If you want to donate them somewhere, the University of Sussex - I think - has a pattern archive of 20th Century knitting and sewing patterns.  They'd be the first place I'd contact.

Pip, you are hereby designated an Amazing Resource and somebody will be along shortly to crochet a plaque for your home so people can beat a path to your door.

Thank you so much, I really didn't want them to go to waste but they aren't something I'd use. I'll look into it in case they can be used (though will have to wait till after lockdown as they are still at the other house). If they already have the magazines - which is possible - I'll advertise them locally as they weigh rather a lot.

PipneyJane

Laura_Elsewhere said:

@PipneyJane, if you would like a pair of hosues - or two pairs for you and for Mr Pip - then if you sent me your wool, I'd be very happy to knit and full them and send them back to you... 

Laura, that is very sweet of you, but totally unnecessary.  PM me your address and, the next time I go near a post office, the yarn is yours.

Cherryfudge said:

PipneyJane said:

Cherryfudge said:

I found all sorts of patterns at Mums: My sister has given up her collection of 1970s/80s sewing magazines and I've no idea what to do with them but I don't want to throw them out. There are also early 1960s women's magazines with classic 60s clothes that aren't at all my style but look very chic. The ones I really like are from the 40s and 50s, especially Mum's collection of Needlewoman and needlecraft with vintage embroidery patterns (though sadly not many of the iron-on transfers, though these days we have photocopiers so there might be a way of copying designs).

If you want to donate them somewhere, the University of Sussex - I think - has a pattern archive of 20th Century knitting and sewing patterns.  They'd be the first place I'd contact.

Pip, you are hereby designated an Amazing Resource and somebody will be along shortly to crochet a plaque for your home so people can beat a path to your door.

Thank you so much, I really didn't want them to go to waste but they aren't something I'd use. I'll look into it in case they can be used (though will have to wait till after lockdown as they are still at the other house). If they already have the magazines - which is possible - I'll advertise them locally as they weigh rather a lot.

I'm just glad to help.  If the University of Sussex turns out to be a bust, try any of the major fashion colleges.  They would probably appreciate them.  Another thought is the V&A.

- Pip

CapricornLass

What gets me is the amount of time it would take to knit said dress - definitely not one for slow knitters, is it?  
I love both the jumpers, Pipney and Laura, you are both very talented. 

So far this year, I've not really knitted anything as I still can't get everything I've got now into the wardrobes and drawers.  However, my father has managed to lose one of the beanie hats I made him after his cancer treatment, so I will have to make him a new one.

Liverpool_Anne

Hi all, lovely jumpers Laura and Pip.  I am not sure my knitting skills are up to that standard but as I have said I have plans . The hat is finished and fits.  I did have to undo it when nearly finished as I had run out of wool but I reduced the amount of stitches and reduced the rib bit which was designed to turn back and I actually had a small amount of wool left. I loved working with the circulars although when I got down to 19 stitches it was too difficult and I had to switch to dpns and I am now looking for something else to make with them.  I have looked at a pattern for a Fibonacci stripe scarf that I could make  as a present for my SIL but the pattern uses merino wool that no longer appears to be available so I wanted to ask you yarn gurus if I am right in thinking this is a dk yarn.  I have some left over white dk from the baby blanket so could use that with another colour which I will have to buy online from somewhere but it would be totally worth the purchase as it will help me get through the next couple of weeks now it's too dark to be in the garden until late.  I am working from home again and it is proving to be more stressful than last time as I have taken on a new role so need something to help me relax in the evening. Take care everyone

PipneyJane

Liverpool_Anne said:

Hi all, lovely jumpers Laura and Pip.  I am not sure my knitting skills are up to that standard but as I have said I have plans . The hat is finished and fits.  I did have to undo it when nearly finished as I had run out of wool but I reduced the amount of stitches and reduced the rib bit which was designed to turn back and I actually had a small amount of wool left. I loved working with the circulars although when I got down to 19 stitches it was too difficult and I had to switch to dpns and I am now looking for something else to make with them.  I have looked at a pattern for a Fibonacci stripe scarf that I could make  as a present for my SIL but the pattern uses merino wool that no longer appears to be available so I wanted to ask you yarn gurus if I am right in thinking this is a dk yarn.  I have some left over white dk from the baby blanket so could use that with another colour which I will have to buy online from somewhere but it would be totally worth the purchase as it will help me get through the next couple of weeks now it's too dark to be in the garden until late.  I am working from home again and it is proving to be more stressful than last time as I have taken on a new role so need something to help me relax in the evening. Take care everyone

Hi @Liverpool_Anne.  Glad to hear the hat turned out well.  Thank you, re the jumper.  It's one of my favourites to wear.

What are the details of the yarn specified in the pattern?  (Name, brand, etc.)  Merino is a breed of sheep, not a particular characteristic of one specific yarn, so blindly assuming it was DK may leave you with a very narrow or very wide scarf.  Also, have you had a look on Ravelry to see what other knitters used?  (NB:  There's 2 pages of Fibonacci scarf patterns listed in the link.)

- Pip

Liverpool_Anne

Hi Pip, 
It is actually the red and black scarf on ravelry I was looking at, the first picture  . It uses patons classic merino, I did a Google and what I found seemed to point to it being dk but I wanted to check. I just want to make sure I get enough wool to make it. The white I have is comprised of several half or less balls as I always buy in batches when I make the baby blankets but it occurred to me the stripes would enable me to use some of it up as if there is as slight colour difference it would not be obvious as long as I don't mix it within a stripe.

PipneyJane

Liverpool_Anne said:

Hi Pip, 
It is actually the red and black scarf on ravelry I was looking at, the first picture  . It uses patons classic merino, I did a Google and what I found seemed to point to it being dk but I wanted to check. I just want to make sure I get enough wool to make it. The white I have is comprised of several half or less balls as I always buy in batches when I make the baby blankets but it occurred to me the stripes would enable me to use some of it up as if there is as slight colour difference it would not be obvious as long as I don't mix it within a stripe.

This one?  If you look on the right side-bar of Ravelry, it explains that Paton's Classic Merino is worsted-weight, which is usually substituted with Aran-weight yarn in the UK.  (Worsted weight falls between DK and Aran.)  However, having said all that, it's a scarf.  If you use DK and 4mm needles and cast on 66st instead of 60, you'll get the same proportions and fabric density.

HTH

Pip

Liverpool_Anne

Hi Pip, yes I saw the worsted bit and to be honest that is what confused me lol. I will go with the dk, use 4mm circulars and do exactly as you suggest and increase the number of stitches. Thank you so much

PipneyJane

TwibbleDee said:

PipneyJane said:

TwibbleDee said:

Today I learned that if a recipe calls for parchment paper liners, you better use them.
Anybody want a pumpkin muffin (low carb, even!) that you have to lick off the cupcake liner?

Me, please! 

Ohhh... Yummy!  Please share the recipe.

- Pip

https://cookingketowithkristie.com/2020/09/04/perfect-low-carb-pumpkin-pie-spice-muffins/
I used Swerve instead of Sukrin.  Her recipe here doesn't say that you need to use parchment paper, but it sure does in the cookbook!

That is quite a recipe.  Would either Swerve or Sukrin be sucralose based?  They aren’t sold over here, but we can get Splenda.

I may just stick to doctoring a classic recipe, adding oats to increase the fibre content.

- Pip