The Knitters Thread

OrkneyStar

kinkine wrote: »

Um, kinkine, lol x Having said that, I haven't done anything with it yet. It all takes away from the knitting!

lol yep!
On that note I am off to do some more of DS cardi while trying to play cars too!
x

blueberrypie

nuttywoman wrote: »

http://www.newlanarkshop.co.uk/shop.php?view=page&page=1

Has anyone bought any wool from the above link? it looks nice and a good price as well for 100% wool. The aran wool is ony £2.95 for a 100gr ball and some lovely colours as well .

I've bought from them, both on-line and from the mill shop. The wool is nice and the service is good. If you're buying on-line, you can buy a shade-card first for a couple of pounds, and it's worth it.

Errata

Cor - that ^^^ is cheap ! I stopped knitting when all the wool shops closed down except the ones that sold drastic plastic acrylic junk which I wouldn't sully my needles with.

janb5

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Um, OrkneyStar lol x

Did look under Orkney Star and nothing came up - is on MSE group- sorry!

OrkneyStar

Errata wrote: »

Cor - that ^^^ is cheap ! I stopped knitting when all the wool shops closed down except the ones that sold drastic plastic acrylic junk which I wouldn't sully my needles with.

I use acrylic or acrylic mixes for some items though I also prefer high wool content for other things....depends on what I am making. Acrylic yarns are preferrer for preemie/SCBU charity knitting.

Puzled

Thanks for the ravelry mse group information - I have joined so will pop in to say hi.

Just finishing making up a lovely chunky knit jumper which did cost quite a lot but I am really pleased with the result.
I will be out for a cheaper project soon so thanks for all the links

Still not found any Hayfield mohair yet to finish my cardi off I thought i had some on ebay but was outbid at the last second :mad: I am sure I needed it more than they did :rotfl:
Thank you so much to the mse angel offering to look out for some for me - what a lovely thought

psso

Have you thought about putting a request in some of the knitting mags ? I`ve often seen people asking if anyone has wool to finish a project, so you are definitely not alone.

In_Search_Of_Me

Just saying hi from the knit your square thread - didnt realise that there are more knitters!! Do people here crochet as well?! Ive just started a bolero for my cousins Christmas pressie - if it gets finished it will be a miracle - its on circulars as well which I loathe! Anyway having a quiet day at home so will try catch up on you all and say hi occasionally!!

kinkine

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

Just saying hi from the knit your square thread - didnt realise that there are more knitters!! Do people here crochet as well?! Ive just started a bolero for my cousins Christmas pressie - if it gets finished it will be a miracle - its on circulars as well which I loathe! Anyway having a quiet day at home so will try catch up on you all and say hi occasionally!!

Hello there In Search of Me - nice to meet you. I also didn't realise how many of us are out there - but I am trying to contain myself from all these threads and forums because as I have said earlier, it all takes away from the knitting! As soon as I read someone's post and there is a link or a recommendation, off I go and there's another hour gone. My "would love to do one day" pile is so big I'll never live long enough to finish it!

meanmarie

Hi ISOM....nice to see you

Marie