The Knitters Thread

OrkneyStar

maman wrote: »

Hello ladies (I think it's all ladies??). You may remember me asking advice when I started my Aran cushion a couple of weeks ago. Well it's all knitted, all I need to do now is make it up and add tassels to the corners. I've thoroughly enjoyed doing it and will be starting my next project soon.

Question(s) Do I need to press it before making up and if so how? What sort of stitch should I use for sewing the seams? TIA

There is not one answer really to this, but have a look on the ball band and see what the pressing instructions are, if you do go down that route...some yarns are funny about irons and stuff .

maman

OrkneyStar wrote: »

There is not one answer really to this, but have a look on the ball band and see what the pressing instructions are, if you do go down that route...some yarns are funny about irons and stuff .

As it's Aran/cable pattern it's supposed too look chunky and I don't want to flatten it. I just thought that not to press it might be a bit....'slummy'.... but I'm glad to hear it's optional:)

sock-knitter

i've never pressed anything i've knitted, does this make me bad??
i hate ironing :mad:

pigpen

sock-knitter wrote: »

i've never pressed anything i've knitted, does this make me bad??
i hate ironing :mad:

it makes you normal.. never iron either and certainly not knitted garments.. they are knitted washed to remove muckfrom manufacture and knitting and folded neatly until wearing

Back of Moomins christmas cardy amost done

Ches

La_escocesa wrote: »

When slipping the first stitch of every row should you slip knit-wise on a knit row and purl-wise on a purl row?

I'm thinking that sounds most likely but think I read somewhere that you should always slip purl-wise...But that doesn't make sense to me... Anyone know?

If its any help I slip the first stitch knitwise on every row but on the purl row instead of then bringing the wool between the needles to the front, I take it round the back of this first stitch to the front so it makes a really nice firm edge. I also knit or purl into the back of the last stitch.

NualaBuala

Hi everyone,

My friend has just had a baby girl and as I was pondering pressie ideas I suddenly wondered if I could knit something. I'm not very good so it would have to be something easy or else I'd be embarrassed to give it so it wouldn't be very moneysaving!

Also, I don't know anything about babies - do any of you know kinds of easy knitted things a new Mum would find useful?

Thanks in advance!

chika

I have a ball of King Cole Merino that I'm currently making a scarf out of. However in the ball there is a knot where the yarn has been joined together. Is this usual? I'm a bit annoyed as I don't want to just knit in the knot and I'm rather new to knitting and joining new yarn still traumatises me somewhat!

Thanks

kinkine

chika wrote: »

I have a ball of King Cole Merino that I'm currently making a scarf out of. However in the ball there is a knot where the yarn has been joined together. Is this usual? I'm a bit annoyed as I don't want to just knit in the knot and I'm rather new to knitting and joining new yarn still traumatises me somewhat!

Thanks

I would say it's not abnormal, if you see what I mean. I would not knit in the knot. I would always knit to the end of the row before the knot starts and then cut it out and join the new yarn. I find that makes a neater job, and always start a new yarn at the end of the row. Good luck!

Apollonia

NualaBuala wrote: »

Hi everyone,

My friend has just had a baby girl and as I was pondering pressie ideas I suddenly wondered if I could knit something. I'm not very good so it would have to be something easy or else I'd be embarrassed to give it so it wouldn't be very moneysaving!

Also, I don't know anything about babies - do any of you know kinds of easy knitted things a new Mum would find useful?

Thanks in advance!

I always make a blanket - clothes can be difficult for sizing and babies grow so fast! Colours for blankets are also less controversial than knitted clothing and you can do bright, neutral, whatever you (or the mother) like.

This is one of my favourites because it is easy and knits up quickly:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/teddy-bear-baby-blanket

Apollonia

I have posted these on Ravelry and another knitting forum.They are really easy and quick to make and are just right for disguising Ferrero Rocher chocolates!