The Knitters Thread

wendall

shazrobo wrote: »

sock wool is still 1.20 on kemps website. once your on kemps page, type regia in box where it says search, and list will come up. knew i shouldnt have looked, been tempted again, bought six balls this time

I got 24 balls off my OH for Christmas just need to learn how to make them.

Annie021063

A little help please...
I have found a free pattern for really cute bootees which I thought could be my first project, they are modern and easy. But.....they suggest a sport weight yarn, and the one they used is a 55% cashmere!!!:eek: no profit there, so what can I use instead? I have been looking at Kemps website and was wondering if someone could explain how I choose the correct yarn, I'm not sure how to decide which one would be good for my project. Is this a problem for everyone or is there something I am missing in how to do this. Thanks

faithcecilia

shazrobo wrote: »

sock wool is still 1.20 on kemps website. once your on kemps page, type regia in box where it says search, and list will come up. knew i shouldnt have looked, been tempted again, bought six balls this time

Just spent £20:rolleyes: Guess what everyone will be getting for Xmas 2010:D

Mumof2_2

Just starting trying to knit a stretchy hat for a preemie! Should keep me out of mischief for a while.

I've been looking for wool for DS's jumper - I posted the pattern on here yesterday. Do you think this looks like a good wool / price? I'm really out of touch as haven't bought any for ages. http://www.kempswoolshop.com/wool_details.aspx?selectedItemID=-1303606147

I thought it looks nice and don't think I'd get for much cheaper from a local wool shop, but could be wrong.

psso

shazrobo wrote: »

sock wool is still 1.20 on kemps website. once your on kemps page, type regia in box where it says search, and list will come up. knew i shouldnt have looked, been tempted again, bought six balls this time

Ooooh shaz you naughty girl - still you`ll get lots of socks out of that to keep your tootsies cosy

As well as Kemps for temptation, I`ve used Masons online.Quick delivery time - ordered Thursday night about 8pm delivered Sat am.
http://www.masonsneedlecraft.org.uk/zcart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_102_108
Not sure if they have any special offers just now - might have to have a look.:D

Mumof2 - that wool looks good value. 400g for under £6 is very reasonable to me. Large balls like that are £6.99 upwards in my area.
Good luck with the jumper, it looks cute.

Mumof2_2

psso - checked out the Masons website you linked to and have actually ordered my aran from there as the P&P was cheaper so I've spent less! I've got this one http://www.masonsneedlecraft.org.uk/zcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_102_110&products_id=215 in walnut (I let DH choose the colour!)

Can't wait for my wool to arrive now!

shazrobo

wendall, lucky you for getting all that wool for xmas, i have wool envy lol
mumof2, that wool looks good value, big balls here are much more expensive, i would do a tension square to make sure
faithcelia, i spent over 20 pounds, but i bought some scarf kits, and teddy kits too
isom, off to look in mason's now, having a spending spree today

shazrobo

mumof2, i'm using the same yarn, but in rose, to knit myself a jumper, it knits up lovely

Mumof2_2

shazrobo wrote: »

mumof2, that wool looks good value, big balls here are much more expensive, i would do a tension square to make sure

I've never done a tension square - is this something you would recommend? What difference does it make? Is it that if I knit tight I use bigger needles, or if loose smaller needles?

Sorry, my inexperience is showing isn't it! :rolleyes:

Shazrobo, glad to hear that the wool knits up lovely; let's hope it's forgiving of my errors lol!

paulabear

Hi, haven't had chance to look through this thread properly yet but have already seen lots of useful links so thank you! I've been knitting for about three months, got the Stitch 'n (word for female dog; won't let me type it, oops) book for Christmas, so will be hanging around and possibly asking questions have been knitting half the time the last three days, think I might be a little bit addicted, would love to see my kids wearing something I've made -all I've done so far is practise, oh and make a lopsided donkey for the nativity scene I made for my grandma!:rotfl: