The Knitters Thread

prfungi

homealone wrote: »

i cannot find it in the uk, in pattern its in dollars 3.49 a 70g ball. think you are right about the type of wool i need just need to find something similar now

Hobbicraft have Just Soya on offer at half price (£1.49) per 50g.:T The colours are lovely and it is so soft.

You can buy it online if you don't have a store near you.

regards
Pam

homealone_2

prfungi wrote: »

Hobbicraft have Just Soya on offer at half price (£1.49) per 50g.:T The colours are lovely and it is so soft.




You can buy it online if you don't have a store near you.

regards
Pam

ooh thanks, that sounds good, do you think that will knit up ok for that pattern?

prfungi

homealone wrote: »

ooh thanks, that sounds good, do you think that will knit up ok for that pattern?

Yes, I think it should be really nice.!

homealone_2

prfungi wrote: »

Yes, I think it should be really nice.!

thanks, am not sure on colours though, quite set my heart on the coffee. do you know of any other good value wool shops?

maytaurus

homealone wrote: »

thanks, am not sure on colours though, quite set my heart on the coffee. do you know of any other good value wool shops?

Sirdar Just Soya DK 50g
Price: £2.14
http://www.readicut.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=23FN&name=sirdar+soya&sfile=1&jump=0

no coffee but nice
http://www.readicut.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=23DC&name=chocolate&sfile=1&jump=0

100g of Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-2-Price-LICHEN-346-Sirdar-WASH-N-WEAR-CREPE-DK-Yarn_W0QQitemZ140312383911QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Knitting_Crochet_EH?hash=item20ab4511a7&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A30

Wendy Mode DK Knitting Wool Coffee Bean Brown

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wendy-Mode-DK-Knitting-Wool-Coffee-Bean-Brown_W0QQitemZ220421038352QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Knitting_Crochet_EH?hash=item33521e2110&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

ZCC72

Hi there ladies and gents - our Ravellry group is looking decidedly dusty lately. I would love to see your projects over there! Pop by and say Hello!!!!

C_J

homealone wrote: »

i have just come across 10 x 50g balls of cheap dk wool in black and dont know what to do with it. i am already over run with scarfs and being black limits me a bit, any ideas???

How about knitting a bag? There are some smashing ones here :

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

homealone_2

C_J wrote: »

How about knitting a bag? There are some smashing ones here :

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

WOW there are loads, any particular favourites?

gibboelli

Potentially dumb question- I know nothing about knitting!

My 82 year old Nan wants to start knitting again and has asked me to get some wool for her. I've looked everywhere for wool but they no longer seem to measure the wool in ply? I have instructions for 4 ply wool. What is this in modern wool measurements?? Would really appreciate the help!

whatatwit

Hi Gibboelli, they do still measure yarn in Ply.
Depending upon where you are looking though, you might only find DK.
A wool shop should have 4 ply or try E-bay.

I hope your nan enjoys her knitting, if she needs any paterns, have a look through this thread, there are loads of links to sites with free ones