The Knitters Thread

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Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Chunky or arran will be fine. How old is your son? I'll see if I can find any patterns.

Penny. x

that would be great thanks, he is 16. been trying to find some wool on ebay but not having much luck so far. had already started his dads by now. have promised to start his mr beany bear next week so that will keep me busy while searching

whatatwit

Well guys...(should that be gals) wish me luck, for I am about to start a scarf for my daughter....now, before you all start sniggering, it's a twirly-wurly-lacy-cobwebby-beaded jobbie. Knitted on a circular needle, starting off with 175 stitches, increasing to 1050 by row 11 :eek:.

We were in John Lewis in the Trafford Centre on Thursday and this scarf on display looked amazing, so like a fool, I offered to knit one for Miss Twit. A Christmas pressie needless to say, I think the wool was a bit dear compared to E-bay, but I did get the pattern for free.

If I ever get the hang of this lace cast on method and eventually finish the beast, then I will post a piccie.

I bought a selection of bamboo circular needles from ebay on Thursday night, 80cm long £5.99 plus postage, they arrived this morning, so much cheaper than buying them individually. From now on, everything will have to be knitted in the round. :rotfl:

jinny

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/mittens_gloves.php

Posted this on the Preparing for winter thread, sorry to repeat it, but I thought it would be useful to peeps on here. It has lots of free patterns and tutorials. I used to knit lovely sweaters for my sons when they were small, I think children look so well cared for in home knitted stuff, but sadly they got to an age where they thought it was not cool. Like other posters here I could'nt sew them up too well so my friends gran used to help me out. I remember my dad knitting socks for himself too on 4 needles, and darning them when they got holes in!:D

stressedoutmumof1

How's everyone getting on with their Santa's?

I've done both legs, the body and neck - just about to start on the face - when that's done I can sew him up stuff him :j I can't wait for the finished result

QOTD

jinny wrote: »

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/mittens_gloves.php

Posted this on the Preparing for winter thread, sorry to repeat it, but I thought it would be useful to peeps on here. It has lots of free patterns and tutorials.

Jinny, thanks so much for this . My OH has asked me to knit him some fingerless gloves, believe it or not the "fingers" on his old pair have worn out - But then again he says he's had them for about 7 years now! I had bought a few balls of wool at the weekend in the olds and ends bit in the market for a few pound, so now with the mens fingerless gloves pattern from this link I can get started on them

cazarol

stressedoutmumof1 wrote: »

How's everyone getting on with their Santa's?

I've done both legs, the body and neck - just about to start on the face - when that's done I can sew him up stuff him :j I can't wait for the finished result

I will be starting my Santa tonight, the pattern has only arrived this morning. Off away for a few days tomorrow so will have to leave him at home..........
Any tips for me as I get started
:j

tooties

hi all,
my pattern for santa hasnt arrived yet and ive been to the wool shop im really fed up the patterns not here yet as i wanted to start him tonight,
does anyone want to give me a starting point from the pattern please
regards
tooties

cazarol

tooties wrote: »

hi all,
my pattern for santa hasnt arrived yet and ive been to the wool shop im really fed up the patterns not here yet as i wanted to start him tonight,
does anyone want to give me a starting point from the pattern please
regards
tooties

No problem, here we go.

Size 11 needles and black wool cast on 29 stitches.
1st row Inc K wise into every stitch - 58 sts
Begining with a P row continue in st st and work 17 rows*
Shape top of foot
Next row K6 (k2tog) 18 times, K16 - 40 sts
P1 row
Next row K4 (K2tog) 12 times, K12 - 28sts
**St st 11 rows
NExt row
K3 (inc K wise into next st, K6) 3 times, inc K wise into next st, K3 - 32 sts
P1 row
Break off black and join on red
St st 14 rows ***
Break off yarn and leave sts on a spare double pointed needle

Left Leg
Work as given for right leg as far as *
Shape top of foot
Next row K16, (k2tog) 18 times, K6 - 40 sts
P1 row
Next row K12, (k2tog) 12 times, K4 - 28 sts
Now work as given for right leg from ** to ***

Hope this gets you started
If you need anything else give me a shout, I'll be on and off line all tonight, then away for a few days from tomorrow

stressedoutmumof1

Cazarol - you beat me to it. Just a note though - size 11 needles are 3mm needles if anyone needed to know

Seakay

whatatwit wrote: »

Well guys...(should that be gals) wish me luck, for I am about to start a scarf for my daughter....now, before you all start sniggering, it's a twirly-wurly-lacy-cobwebby-beaded jobbie. Knitted on a circular needle, starting off with 175 stitches, increasing to 1050 by row 11 :eek:.

We were in John Lewis in the Trafford Centre on Thursday and this scarf on display looked amazing, so like a fool, I offered to knit one for Miss Twit. A Christmas pressie needless to say, I think the wool was a bit dear compared to E-bay, but I did get the pattern for free.

If I ever get the hang of this lace cast on method and eventually finish the beast, then I will post a piccie.

I bought a selection of bamboo circular needles from ebay on Thursday night, 80cm long £5.99 plus postage, they arrived this morning, so much cheaper than buying them individually. From now on, everything will have to be knitted in the round. :rotfl:

The scarf sounds fantastic - where did you get the pattern?