The Knitters Thread

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What lovely mittens, nuttywoman.

There are so many great, free or inexpensive patterns on Ravelry. :j

natc

Hi mandy_moo_1, thank you for your reply - so quick too! I can get on with the piece tonight then!

I was taught a little by mum in the 6 weeks holidays once when i was about 8 or so, maybe even younger, probably to keep me quiet for a bit! She taught me to cast on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Like i said, i never made anything, but it kept me quiet for ages knitting away, and then taking it apart and starting again because i wasnt happy with it! So i just used to knit in the holidays. Now i just want to knit loads of things! Started off with a lil baby hat, and now on with the cardigan which i think may have been a bit optimistic! Im going to get some nice chunky wool and make myself a simple scarf - if its any good ill make one for my mum for christams. Ive also got into sewing now on the machine and just dont want to be at work all day, want to be sewing and knitting!

What are you on with at the moment mandy_moo_1?

mandy_moo_1

thats just how i started nat!! i think i was about 5 when mum taught me....nearly 40yr ago lol!!

i knitted baby clothes when my children were babies...all grown up now tho!!

i started up again about 6weeks ago....i've knitted my daughter a scarf and 2 slouchy hats for when she's cold in her uni digs!! then i made about 5 other hats cos they were so easy to do, and then about 4 weeks ago i started a jumper for OH as well as a long cardi for myself (i have to have a couple of projects on the go or i get bored!!)

OH's jumper is oh so nearly finished!! its taken a heck of a lot of swearing this afternoon, when i had my first attempt at picking up stitches round the neck edge to make the polo neck....think i'll have to stitch up the couple of holes i can see where i must've missed a stitch lol!! so all i've got to do now is knit 5" of ribbing for the neck, and stitch it all together....i cant believe i actually finished something.....only thing is....i didnt use the wool specified in the pattern, i used chunky with 6mm needles, so it looks as tho it'll fit both of us together!!

on my cardi i've done all the back and half of one of the fronts, but i'm itching to have a go at a cable jumper!! there's just not enough hours in the day lol!!

NualaBuala

Fab mittens Nuttywoman - I want to try something like that as soon as I find a pattern easy enough.

Orkney, I forgot to say I love the teddy socks, very very cute!. The teddy looks almost the same as the teddy I had since I was born, I got all nostagic!

lynseydee

mandy_moo_1 wrote: »

yep thats right nat....and no its not a stupid question

i'm learning to knit again after a break of 20 yrs!!

How is the cardigan going Mandy?

Sorry, just seen you've said in another post.

zippychick

barge on in

I've merged this with the knitters thread

Zip

hunnybeanz

Another barger inner :j

Been lurking around the boards for a couple of years, and just getting back on the old MSE wagon after a year!
Have just read through this thread, and WOW, so many ideas and experienced (and new like me) knitters.
Some of my FO's are fingerless mittens, an angel doll, hats, scarves, a baby cardigan...all simple stuff really.
I'm dying to start socks, but really nervous! I don't know whether to go with the DPN's or circular method, of the two which is easiest for a sock virgin?!
Also, concentration is a bit of an issue ATM, kids at home during daytime and then not enough light at night
:cool:

Anyway, sorry to ramble, wanted to drop in and say HI!!!

janb5

NualaBuala wrote: »

You're welcome .... hope your cousin can help! Good luck on your linksies mission.

I also found this which might cover it better http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=413303#post413303

Edit: just see you've got it - yay!!! :T

Hiya Nualabuala- found the globe but cant see where to copy and paste the link. Followed your instructions- wanted to copy something on local Ebay but I`m getting really confused. Could you explain again. Dont understand about enhanced interface- is there an easier way? Sorry to bother you!

thifty

Morning ladies
I have bought a lovely pure wool jumper from the charity shop to felt and have washed it twice at 60 degrees but it doesnt look as if it has felted enough. (bet it would have if I hadn't been trying:rotfl:)
So how many times do you need to wash things before they get stiffer? (clean responses only please!:o)
Thanks

natc

mandy_moo_1 wrote: »

thats just how i started nat!! i think i was about 5 when mum taught me....nearly 40yr ago lol!!

i knitted baby clothes when my children were babies...all grown up now tho!!

i started up again about 6weeks ago....i've knitted my daughter a scarf and 2 slouchy hats for when she's cold in her uni digs!! then i made about 5 other hats cos they were so easy to do, and then about 4 weeks ago i started a jumper for OH as well as a long cardi for myself (i have to have a couple of projects on the go or i get bored!!)

OH's jumper is oh so nearly finished!! its taken a heck of a lot of swearing this afternoon, when i had my first attempt at picking up stitches round the neck edge to make the polo neck....think i'll have to stitch up the couple of holes i can see where i must've missed a stitch lol!! so all i've got to do now is knit 5" of ribbing for the neck, and stitch it all together....i cant believe i actually finished something.....only thing is....i didnt use the wool specified in the pattern, i used chunky with 6mm needles, so it looks as tho it'll fit both of us together!!

on my cardi i've done all the back and half of one of the fronts, but i'm itching to have a go at a cable jumper!! there's just not enough hours in the day lol!!

Hi Mandy, how are all your projects going?! Would love to knit a jumper - eventually! Are you able to upload pics? Love to see your slouchy hats aswell for your daughter, would like to do some of those....do you have a pattern? I like the idea that they are easy to do!