The Knitters Thread

cbsexec

Hi - I'm just a lurker but wanted to say thanks to Thrifty (back about 3 million posts!!!) I have just knitted a twirly scarf - really easy and looks good. I am now back into knitting and enjoying it. Thanks again

SuziQ1962

Hi cbsexec, any chance I could have the pattern for the twirly scarf or a link to it? I think my daughter would love on and if it's easy all the better for me :-D
Thanks

cbsexec

Its really easy - dk wool size 6mm needles
Cast on 15 st
Knit 2 turn k2
knit 4 turn k4
knit 6 turn k 6
knit row
repeat
I used one ball of multi coloured dk

This is from memory so hope this helps

Mrs_Money

cbsexec wrote: »

Hi - I'm just a lurker but wanted to say thanks to Thrifty (back about 3 million posts!!!) I have just knitted a twirly scarf - really easy and looks good. I am now back into knitting and enjoying it. Thanks again

Twirly scarf? That sounds fascinating - I want to have a go -I've copied your pattern cbsexec, do you have a photo? I'd love to see it!

SuziQ1962

Thanks cbsexec-will give it a go tonight!

Mrs_Money

Found the pic of the twirly scarf - I think! HERE
Looks lovely - and joins the list of things I'm "going to make"!

Careful_with_that_Axe

Me likey!
I have a confession to make. I've been knitting for almost 18 months, done a lot of "solid things" like bowls for felting etc, but have yet to sew up a finished garment and I'm scared! I have a hard time convincing myself I can do anything new (like a new skill). Yet I have taken to knitting like a duck to water.
Can anyone point me to clear instruction or give me tips please? I'm halfway through the 3nd sleeve of a cardi with just the neckband still to go and I really want to start finishing things.

blueberrypie

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

I've been knitting for almost 18 months, done a lot of "solid things" like bowls for felting etc, but have yet to sew up a finished garment and I'm scared! I have a hard time convincing myself I can do anything new (like a new skill). Yet I have taken to knitting like a duck to water.
Can anyone point me to clear instruction or give me tips please? I'm halfway through the 3nd sleeve of a cardi with just the neckband still to go and I really want to start finishing things.

Your 3nd sleeve? Now that *is* dedication to sewing-up avoidance! ;-)

I strongly dislike sewing, and that includes making up knitted garments. I am currently experimenting with converting a cross-over front baby jacket that I love into a top-down seamless object, all in the name of having nothing to sew up once the knitting bit is finished :-D

But unfortunately there comes a time in every knitter's life when sewing bits of knitting together can no longer be avoided...and here are a couple of links which are a very useful start for when that time comes :-)

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATspr06TT.html

Good luck! :-)

Careful_with_that_Axe

blueberrypie wrote: »

Your 3nd sleeve? Now that *is* dedication to sewing-up avoidance! ;-)

I strongly dislike sewing, and that includes making up knitted garments. I am currently experimenting with converting a cross-over front baby jacket that I love into a top-down seamless object, all in the name of having nothing to sew up once the knitting bit is finished :-D

But unfortunately there comes a time in every knitter's life when sewing bits of knitting together can no longer be avoided...and here are a couple of links which are a very useful start for when that time comes :-)

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATspr06TT.html

Good luck! :-)

LOL! That's about the level of my sleep deprived brain at the moment! I shall refrain from having a go until I have had more sleep.

Thank you so much for the links, that's very kind. Lots of people do it, so I figured it can't be that difficult, but I was scared to start. I will use the info to actually finish this cardi and will proudly post the results!

lambanana

Agreeing with those Knitty links, mattress stitch is the way to go for neatly seamed garments. I hate sewing up but knowing how to do mattress stitch means I can do it neatly and quickly and get a really good finish.