The Knitters Thread

thifty

Hi everyone, had a nice day without children yesterday, went to 4 wool shops and a craft shop and came home with 3 bags full!:D
I bought some patons dark grey aran to make a very basic cardi , some felt to make the gingerbread men i saw on the sewing room thread, some red and white gingham to make some hearts, some patons colour works aran in blueie shade to make a reversible wrap with sleeves, some bamboo needles (never had any of these before), a circular needle as the blue wrap thing needs one, stitch holders and I think that's it:D
I then came home and started the grey cardi for a couple of hours before I had to go and fetch the kids. Trouble is I can now see I have made a mistake on the rib of the back piece, dilemma, do I take it back and undo about 5 hours work (yes I really am that slow:o) or go with the reasoning that I'm going to be sitting on that bit, it's my first project and would be good evidence of progression, only me would know it's there etc?:rotfl:I'm on the easier bit of stocking stitch rows now so plan for the morning is to take the kids to playmania and knit:D

What is everyone's opinion on bamboo needles? And could any recommend a good knitting reference book that I can ask for for christmas please and which of the knitting magazines do people prefer?
Happy knitting everyone
Thrifty

NualaBuala

Hi Thrifty, I'm not an experienced knitter so not the best person to advise. I like using bamboo needles just cos I like how they feel in my hand. I know what you mean about not wanting to rip back. I made a mistake in the socks I've been knitting for ages and ripped back 3 times after only a couple of inches! Then it all started going better but I saw one very tiny mistake - no way was I ripping back again or they would never get finished! If it were me, I would just put it down to "character" if nobody else will notice it. If it's an obvious flaw and is going to be a "good" cardigan (not casual), then I might rip back. Might ... probably not though!

Diflower

ClickSim wrote: »

Hello all,

Hope you don't mind me joining this thread. I love reading about the things other people are knitting. I just finished my first knitting project since I was a little girl - a massive scarf - 40 stitches across in Patons Silenzio Chunky and about six feet long!

Just a question for you. I'm knitting some stripy arm warmers for my friend's Halloween costume from the Knitty Gritty beginners' knitting book. The pattern has decorative eyelets for the sleeves which branch off into two eyelets for the hands - bit like a divining rod. One side of the eyelets looks great but the other line looks wonky. I followed the pattern so just wondered if anyone else had found this or if I'm doing something wrong?

I knitted those for a s/niece last Christmas in bright pink:)
I don't think they came out wonky...probably won't matter though, will it?

wendall

Hi first time on this thread would love to join you all, i have been loving all your finished articles and advice, i have been knitting again for the last few years and am lucky to work in a school and sell my knitted things at christmas to earn some extra money. I love knitting with bamboo needles and after nagging for a few years my daughter has started to knit this year as she has decided to save money and everyone is having home made items, she has been knitting scarves and dishclothes i am knitting the usual scarves, rabbits and brooches.

susan946

thifty wrote: »

Trouble is I can now see I have made a mistake on the rib of the back piece, dilemma, do I take it back and undo about 5 hours work (yes I really am that slow:o) or go with the reasoning that I'm going to be sitting on that bit, it's my first project and would be good evidence of progression, only me would know it's there etc?:rotfl:

Hi Thrifty.

I have always been a prize pedant and if it wasn't perfect I would have to rip it all back and reknit. Now I'm trying to loosen up a bit ( - well, I'm in my sixties so it's about time many would say!!!!). We are far more critical of our own work and we see little mistakes nobody else would notice - and if they do, I just think how much pleasure it will give them to catch me out!!

My advice would be, unless it's glaringly obvious and you couldn't possibly live with it, carry on.

As for the bamboo needles - I quite like them. What needles you use seems to be very personal so just go for what feels good for you. Charity shops often have needles so you can try different types if you want and see which you like most.

Sue

craftycat

hey guys,

i am a bit new to all of this but was hoping to knit some chunky scarfs in time for christmas. With you being the experts I am hoping you may be able to help!

I have found something similar to what I am looking for which is basically a pattern for a snood. I am looking for one that I can make with little knowledge and so probably a long scarf joined at the ends (rather than knitting in a loop).

Being new I cant show you a link but if you add http:// to the beginning of this it should take you to a picture.....

blog.woolandthegang.com/english/public/CSW3/woolandthegang-csw3-08.jpg

Has anyone seen a pattern available online similar to any of these?

I know i need big needles (15mm) and chunky wool

Any advice/ help very welcome!

nuttywoman

craftycat wrote: »

hey guys,

i am a bit new to all of this but was hoping to knit some chunky scarfs in time for christmas. With you being the experts I am hoping you may be able to help!

I have found something similar to what I am looking for which is basically a pattern for a snood. I am looking for one that I can make with little knowledge and so probably a long scarf joined at the ends (rather than knitting in a loop).

Being new I cant show you a link but if you add http:// to the beginning of this it should take you to a picture.....

blog.woolandthegang.com/english/public/CSW3/woolandthegang-csw3-08.jpg

Has anyone seen a pattern available online similar to any of these?

I know i need big needles (15mm) and chunky wool

Any advice/ help very welcome!

Hi, i found this last week, if its any help to you

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/12/craft-knitting

thifty

Thanks for the advice re ripping back - I didn't;) Have spent my me time today finishing a scarf off for a Christmas pressie- she saw it today before I had finished it so I know she likes it but she just doesn't know it's for her. It's the red one on the link I posted on the previous page so I won't bore you with another pic as it looks the same just a bit longer and minus the needles:rotfl:

Now I have more room in my bag so am going to finish off another scarf which is in there then I can crack on with the cardi or I may just keep the scarf going as light relief when I am in need of seeing something grow quickly (this one is on 10mm needles , the cardi is on 4.5)

Can I repeat a question please?

And could any recommend a good knitting reference book that I can ask for for christmas please and which of the knitting magazines do people prefer?

Santa is coming soon:xmassmile
Thrifty

Fruball

I am not a knitter (tried and failed on many occasions and am having a weird case of de ja vue writing this ((off topic but thought i'd mention it )) )

My Stepmum and Auntie both knit though, and we have had some lovely gifts from them by way of blankets, cardi's etc for DDs and SM is now making knitted clothes for my DDs dolls

I wish i could knit and just thought i'd mention to you all that those of us that can't/don't really do love receiving HM knitted bits and bobs from family/ friends etc

So, thanks you all you knitters

lynseydee

thifty wrote: »

Can I repeat a question please?

And could any recommend a good knitting reference book that I can ask for for christmas please and which of the knitting magazines do people prefer?

Santa is coming soon:xmassmile
Thrifty

Can't help you with a good knitting reference book but I get Let's Knit on subscription. I quite like it and you do get a free gift every month (although I'm going to start getting more needles than balls of wall soon :rotfl:). Can't compare it to others because this is the only one I've bought but I do think it's quite good.