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The Knitters Thread
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lol yep!Um, kinkine, lol x Having said that, I haven't done anything with it yet. It all takes away from the knitting!
On that note I am off to do some more of DS cardi while trying to play cars too!
xErmutigung wirkt immer besser als Verurteilung.
Encouragement always works better than judgement.0 -
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.0 -
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'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)0
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OrkneyStar wrote: »Um, OrkneyStar lol x
Did look under Orkney Star and nothing came up - is on MSE group- sorry!0 -
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.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.Ermutigung wirkt immer besser als Verurteilung.
Encouragement always works better than judgement.0 -
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 thought0 -
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.Fully paid up member of S.A.B.L.E.
Stash Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy
Charity knitting 20150 -
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!!Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.0
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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!0 -
Hi ISOM....nice to see you
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