The Knitters Thread

r.mac_2

hello everyone *sticks head round the door* I finally picked my needles back up, finished some more preemie hats and sent them off. My mother is knitting up baby garments faster than anything - she's now done 6 white of varying sizes, 2 lemon, and blue and a pink (we don't know what flavour we are having). So I've decided to make some christmas decdorations. I figure they should be quick-ish and Christmas is a nice target to aim for.

I loved the Jean Greenhowe christmas tree decorations, but no-where I've looked has her pattern? Anyone any ideas where I could get one? Or know of any similar free patterns (free si always good!)

Thanks x

caledoniaquine

I think this one has some christmas tree decorations in

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JEAN-GREENHOWES-CHRISTMAS-SPECIAL-KNITTING-BOOKLET_W0QQitemZ220277335060QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220277335060&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

caledoniaquine

or theres some things here


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

moanymoany

After watching my Turkish friend knit very quickly in the 'continental' manner, I fired up 'you tube' and learnt how to do it. It is really very much easier than how I did it before.

Does anyone esle knit 'continental' style?

mardatha

I just found a lovely ebay shop with lots of slipper/sock patterns for adults & children. I spent money after vowing not to -- her shop is Knitwitz. I was looking for slipper socks and just look at hers !

mardatha

Moanymoany, I used to be able to do this years ago when I did Fair Isle. I just went and had a look and isnt it FAST ? - much easier. I am away to practice it now

caledoniaquine

I knit with yarn in my right left hand but i don't know if is continental way.

sandy2_2

I saw a small knitted witch, ghost, pumpkin cat and cauldron on ebay and thought I could probably manage to knit them myself. Having searched the web I think they are probably made from a Jean Greenhowe pattern. But as I live in Spain I can't get them out here. has anyone knitted something similar and could you give me an idea of how to start or even (dare I say it) email the knitting details. Thanx

caledoniaquine

pumpkin
http://www.curlypurly.com/pumpkin.html

sandy2_2

Gosh, that was quick thanks , only witch, ghost cat and cauldron to go