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The Knitters Thread

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  • cbsexec
    cbsexec Posts: 638 Forumite
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    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
  • 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
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  • cbsexec
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    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
    Mrs_Money Posts: 1,602 Forumite
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    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
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    Thanks cbsexec-will give it a go tonight!
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  • Mrs_Money
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    Found the pic of the twirly scarf - I think! HERE
    Looks lovely - and joins the list of things I'm "going to make"!
  • 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.
    I must go, I have lives to ruin and hearts to break :D
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  • blueberrypie
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    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! :-)
  • 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!
    I must go, I have lives to ruin and hearts to break :D
    My attitude depends on my Latitude 49° 55' 0" N 6° 19' 60 W
  • lambanana
    lambanana Posts: 685 Forumite
    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.
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