The Knitters Thread

THIRZAH

It's always worth asking in charity shops for wool-the one I work in usually waits until we have enough to fill a basket before putting it out.

wogglemaker

I've just started crochet again, due to mobility probs.

Currently bidding on e bay for 2 x bundles of odds and ends and a case of hooks, well worth a look.

Bella79

thankyou for link x

grunnie

I buy most of mine from ebay. Last week I got 2 400gm balls of aran wool for £2.99 a ball:T More than enough to knit an aran jumper for me and a hat and a few pairs of gloves for the grandchildren :j

blueberrypie

mardatha wrote: »

Blueberry , how do you get photos onto Ravelry ?

Do you mean for stuff you've made? You need to add the item as a "project" first, and then on its project page, you'll see a tab for "edit photos". From there you can upload a photo, or use one from flickr or photobucket or from another site (as long as it's your photo to use).

If you mean a photo for your profile, just click on your username in the top right corner and your profile will open - then click "edit your profile" (near the top left) and "add profile pics".

HTH

Pennylane

There has been a huge surge in people starting knitting/crochet. For years I've had FAB bargains from charity shops but now, although they still get plenty in, it disappears in minutes I'm told!:mad:

I know the Sue Ryder charity shops sell their own range of new knitting wool which is quite reasonable and they do plenty of colours.

If you go to the Lidl site and ask to be emailed with each week's special offers, you will see when the knitting wool next comes in. I've had some great yarn bargains for charity items, little gifts etc. They also do really cheap knitting needles, crochet hooks, circular needles etc but only when it's the "knitting" theme.

mardatha

K ta. I tried this and it woudnt work. I dont have flickr or anything just saved in this laptop. I might need to get an acc with them.

MRSMCAWBER

celyn90 wrote: »

Too late.. and I'm never going to able to hide it from OH :rotfl: :rotfl:

At least your hubby won't be able to find me
I have no chance of hiding mine either ..I have to get it delivered to his work address out here for cheap postage:o -last time he came home bearhugging a big blue bag.... the order on its way is even bigger :eek:

Although its nearly all for xmas pressy making ...here is what I have made since just before xmas...and Im now on 2 more scarves and another bag :T
I learnt basic crochet just before xmas-so the stripey blanky is my 1st attempt:D and the big bag is crochet too

betwwen knitting, crochet, cross stitch and veggie growing this year I won't have time to go out spending :rotfl:

Butterfly_Brain

You can get wool in Wilkinsons £1 for a 100g ball or try asking friends and relatives to keep on the lookout in charity shops for you

mardatha

mrs mac is a VERY DANGEROUS WOMAN !! dont listen to her !