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The Knitters Thread

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  • charlies_mum
    charlies_mum Posts: 8,120 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    swampytiggaa wrote: »
    anyone bought a pot luck from readicut recently? don't fancy the aggro of sending the wrong stuff back ta xx

    I braved it again, and this time everything was fine :T
    You're only young once, but you can be immature forever :D
  • swampytiggaa
    swampytiggaa Posts: 211 Forumite
    fantastic! will order some then and hope for the best.... now where can i store this building stash do you think? :confused:
    :rotfl:five children? I must be mad........ :rotfl:
    aug grocery spend - £166.45
  • swampytiggaa
    swampytiggaa Posts: 211 Forumite
    have just ordered from readicut.... seem to have slipped and bought the wool caddy and a pack of chunky wool as well..... ooooops
    :rotfl:five children? I must be mad........ :rotfl:
    aug grocery spend - £166.45
  • alliyo
    alliyo Posts: 238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Could anyone give me any tips on "how to join seams neatly" please!

    I like knitting but hate sewing up afterwards as it never looks quite right, what stitch is best etc

    thanks :D
  • mioliere
    mioliere Posts: 6,838 Forumite
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    Alliyo - there are lots of tips for sewing up knitting here http://www.knitting-naturally.com/sewing-up-your-knitting.html

    Every knitter I know hates the sewing-up bit, so you're not alone!
    KNIT YOUR SQUARE TOTALS:

    Squares: 11, Animal blankets: 2
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    I know it's normally thought of as a womens thing, but i've been leaning to knit.
    I don't want to blow my own trumpet but i think i'm pretty good.
    The thing is.......i've not learnt to cast off yet.
    So if anybody knows someone who may like to buy a scarf that's 196 foot long, perhaps you could put me in touch.
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

    Daniel Defoe: 1725.
  • alliyo
    alliyo Posts: 238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    mioliere wrote: »
    Alliyo - there are lots of tips for sewing up knitting here http://www.knitting-naturally.com/sewing-up-your-knitting.html

    Every knitter I know hates the sewing-up bit, so you're not alone!

    Thanks mioliere the site looks good, AND it has pics so is easier to follow

    Thankyou :T:T
  • alliyo
    alliyo Posts: 238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    SailorSam wrote: »
    I know it's normally thought of as a womens thing, but i've been leaning to knit.
    I don't want to blow my own trumpet but i think i'm pretty good.
    The thing is.......i've not learnt to cast off yet.
    So if anybody knows someone who may like to buy a scarf that's 196 foot long, perhaps you could put me in touch.

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • mioliere
    mioliere Posts: 6,838 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    alliyo wrote: »
    Thanks mioliere the site looks good, AND it has pics so is easier to follow

    Thankyou :T:T


    You're more than welcome!

    I've just found this for Sailor Sam
    http://www.mycraftbook.com/Cast_Off_Stitch.asp to help with casting off. And well done for learning to knit!
    KNIT YOUR SQUARE TOTALS:

    Squares: 11, Animal blankets: 2
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    mioliere wrote: »
    You're more than welcome!

    I've just found this for Sailor Sam
    http://www.mycraftbook.com/Cast_Off_Stitch.asp to help with casting off. And well done for learning to knit!

    I've got a seven year old niece who has promised me lessons.
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

    Daniel Defoe: 1725.
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