The Knitters Thread

natc

WOW! lambanaana they are all fab! Wish I could knit like that!

PepPop

lambanana Your cardigan is gorgeous - it looks really soft and cosy. I don't like sewing up either and I discovered this site - every pattern I've knitted from there knits as one piece and there's hardly any sewing at all, I think their patterns are lovely and they add new ones all the time. HTH

lambanana

natc Thank you, I'm sure you could knit like that. It's just knit and purl stitches and cables which are stitches knit in a different order, nothing fancy.

PepPop Thanks, it is lovely and soft. I have my next cardigan pattern lined up and it's top down and seamless with sleeves knit in the round, much more appealing!

saorsie

Lambanana - they are both lovely and fine demonstrations of your skills in cabling without a cabling needle

I'm loving knitting dishcloths at the moment

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is that odd?!

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natc

lambanana wrote: »

natc Thank you, I'm sure you could knit like that. It's just knit and purl stitches and cables which are stitches knit in a different order, nothing fancy.

I think you should do a video demo of how you do this cabling, without a cabling needle, I dont even know how to do it with a cabling needle!

OrkneyStar

Lambanana that cardigan is really nice . Well done.
I have not knitted much as been busy but have plans for the weekend!

shellysue

lambanana wrote: »

Learning new knitting techniques is good for me and no one dies if I get it wrong...this is an important thing for me to remember!

something all too easy to forget and yet such simple words of wisdom, along with try it and see:)
Years ago [about 20] a lady passed on her knowledge of lace making to anyone who wanted to learn, we were asked to take part in a craft demo day and some us [me in particular] were worried about making a mistake and someone noticing. She said if someone asks what you are doing, just say reverse stitch, chances are they wont have a clue that you are undoing a mistake:rotfl:

cuddles123

Loving the cardy and socks - well done

I thought cabling would be really hard, but tried it for the first time a couple of weeks ago and didn't really have a problem. I've done a mug cosy, wrist warmers, hat and cowl so far and I'm loving it.

PepPop

shellysue wrote: »

something all too easy to forget and yet such simple words of wisdom, along with try it and see:)
Years ago [about 20] a lady passed on her knowledge of lace making to anyone who wanted to learn, we were asked to take part in a craft demo day and some us [me in particular] were worried about making a mistake and someone noticing. She said if someone asks what you are doing, just say reverse stitch, chances are they wont have a clue that you are undoing a mistake:rotfl:

shellysue That's brilliant - I must remember that one :rotfl::rotfl:

cuddles Great makes - love your mug cosy.

I've almost finished one long fingerless glove - one down one to go :j

natc

I love your mug cosy too! Its so cute! Do you use cable needles or without? Im intrigued now, and want to have a go with cables!