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Careful_with_that_Axe

As an absolute amateur, I would guess at this

Row 3: sl1P, P8, P2tog, P1 turn
Row 4: sl1K, K9, sl1K1, psso, K1, turn

But I have yet to make my first heel flap! I've only used short rows on a cushion. Is there a prize?!

lambanana

The response above would be correct. When you slip one you leave a little gap so I knit or purl to that gap then use the stitch on either side of the gap for the decrease before knitting or purling one and turning, does that make any sense?

Careful_with_that_Axe

lambanana wrote: »

The response above would be correct. When you slip one you leave a little gap so I knit or purl to that gap then use the stitch on either side of the gap for the decrease before knitting or purling one and turning, does that make any sense?

:j Yay! I got it right! :D

kinkine

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

As an absolute amateur, I would guess at this

Row 3: sl1P, P8, P2tog, P1 turn
Row 4: sl1K, K9, sl1K1, psso, K1, turn

But I have yet to make my first heel flap! I've only used short rows on a cushion. Is there a prize?!

Thank you Careful with that Axe - I was trying to p7 (because it was p6 on the previous purl row) and k8 (because it was k7 on the previous knit row)! The heel started off in the middle and then veered sharply to the right! Now that I see it it is dead obvious - I actually feel a bit silly for even posting, so well done you! :T

Your prize is knowing that you are very clever and helped a complete numpty in her hour of need - don't go too far in case I need you again!

kinkine

lambanana wrote: »

The response above would be correct. When you slip one you leave a little gap so I knit or purl to that gap then use the stitch on either side of the gap for the decrease before knitting or purling one and turning, does that make any sense?

Thanks for that lambanana, it's always good to hear other people's tips. It makes perfect sense - brain must be back in gear today! :j

Decluttering

Well the snow has driven me a bit bonkers too, for no apparent reason I went upstairs, grabbed my knitting needles and have started knitting an orange square. It's only 20 stitches across, I plan to make it 20 rows too (excuse my lack of knitting terms!) so I'm wondering if (once I'm finished) this will be any good for anything? I have a feeling it will be too small for a patchwork blanket but maybe I could have loads of little squares?

I've never quite mastered casting off either so that will be interesting once I get to that point!

janb5

I do believe there is a knit square thread ( if you`ll pardon the pun!) so you could add it to theirs? HTH

lambanana

You could eventually have a blanket made of little squares. An alternative use could be to use it as a glasses cloth or little duster

Le_Foot

Can any of you experienced knitters help me?
I downloaded and printed off line, a pattern for a beautiful lacy mohair-type shrug that I know would be loved by my granddaughter...so today I went into our local wool shop for the materials and pins.
Although the advice by the compiler of the pattern was to use any yarn that recommends a 4mm pin...the pattern itself says to use a 9mm pin for the body of the shrug, and a 5.5mm circular pin for the welts...admittedly the lacy pattern is very open, but the shopkeeper frowned and said she doubted it would work. The picture of the finished garment looks beautiful.
I am sitting here just looking at it, afraid to start, as I don't want to waste the yarn...I don't think mohair type yarn would unravel very easily if I find it to be wrong.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Jackie.

maman

Puzled wrote: »

mamam I have used knitting village a couple of times who were very good (sorry no links I think I am too new) and I can recommend ebay if you are willing to be patient and find a good seller.

I also use Hobby craft which are expensive for the popular wools but do often have good wool sale deals
on at this time of year. I just picked up some gorgeous fluffy scarf wool for 50p a ball

Thanks for all your help and advice. I did see some bags of wool in a charity shop yesterday (very mixed so not suitable for me) but also found the aran I was looking for (and needles) in a cheapie shop.

I made a start last night, and about 3 inches into my cushion I'm very pleased with myself!