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carolinosourus wrote: »

Many thanks for that! I don't suppose you could tell me whether I could stubstitute the Sirdar click chunky for something like the dalegarn freestyle, which is a chunky aran, or the dalegarn hauk which is also a double knit. Is there a rule when it comes to substituting wool or using different types to the one specified?

I haven't personally used the Dalegarn, but often the quickest way is to look on the yarn band and see what sized needles are quoted, (Click quotes 6mm) this gives the quickest idea of whether the yarn is compatible. If you are working from a pattern then just knit a tension swatch and see how the tension compares changing needle size until you get the correct size and then judging if it feels right. This would be my way of doing it - hopefully someone more experienced will be along to offer other ways too.

Margaret54

What beautiful dolls. Well done to you rufusdog:) I just love them. I really enjoy knitting and have been knitting for many many years, but these dolls are wonderful. I bet many's a little girl would adore these to play with. Thank you for showing them to us.

redballoon_2

Link to pattern:http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTnobhill.html

I have just worked these rows:

Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2.

Work 1[3, 1, 3] rows in stockinette st.
**Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k1, m1, k2.

Work 1[1, 3, 3] rows in stockinette st.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2.

P 1 row.

Then next it says

Repeat these 2 rows once more.**

Which two rows do i work again??

Penelope_Penguin

redballoon wrote: »

Link to pattern:http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTnobhill.html

I have just worked these rows:

Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2.

Work 1[3, 1, 3] rows in stockinette st.
**Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k1, m1, k2.

Work 1[1, 3, 3] rows in stockinette st.
Next Row [RS]: Sl 1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2.

P 1 row.

Then next it says

Repeat these 2 rows once more.**

Which two rows do i work again??

These 2 I would think - can't get the link open, though I'll add this to the main knitters thread later

Penny. x

McKneff

Penelope is correct.

ceebeeby

Wow, I like the shrug, thanks for the link (and the pattern advice which no doubt I'd also have needed!!)

nuttywoman

That is a lovely pattern.

redballoon_2

thanks, its knitting up pretty quick, even with my 6 week old baby to look after! im using some chunky wool in a karki green and havent decided if i'll use a contrasting colour for the sleeves. i'll post piccies once its done, if it turns out ok that is!

maytaurus

tooties wrote: »

Yesterday i went to our local charity shop in search of some bargain wool as my stash is becomming seriously depleted since i started my charity knitting.
i got my mucky little paws on 7 50 gramm balls of double knitting wool and took them to the counter where the price for each ball turned out to be.............. 75p per ball. i told the shop i didnt want it and went to my local shop where i got double knitting 100 gramm balls for £1.15 each.
i dont know how charity shops can justify asking such expensive prices.
anyways thats my rant for the day
regards
tooties

originally posted here ,where you will also find lots of info ... free patterns,charity knitting info etc etc
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1384709&page=11


I found some DK machine washable wool in B&M for 79p
If you have a problem finding it in the shop, it’s in the TOY section,
as it is with the childrens crafting things !
here’s the link to find store locations

http://www.bmstores.co.uk/maps.htm

Pennylane

Well I'm blowed if I can find that on P 11. of the link
Help!!