The Knitters Thread

OrkneyStar

Mrs_Money wrote: »

Pilling is when a fabric gets small balls on it after wearing/washing.
I really wasn't having a go at anyone - nor was not being "encouraging". On this thread I also like to encourage other knitters.

Ok, fair enough, but read your post back in the shoes of someone who can, at the moment, only afford acrylic or acrylic blends*. I just thought it was a bit of a sweeping statement....lets agree to differ though ?
As for 'pilling'- I just say 'going all bobbly', lol .

(* I am not meaning me, or anyone in particular, just a random, and possibly new, knitter).

Mrs_Money wrote: »

Have we all seen MSE's offer to get your hands on a free copy of Knitting for Dummies? From what I remember, having seen it in a bookshop some while ago, it's quite comprehensive and even more experienced knitters may still find it useful!

Thanks for the heads up on this....I had not seen it .

kevstanley wrote: »

(I've knitted with all sorts!), I'm quite keen to get as close as possible to that. Fussy, me?

No not fussy, I agree, that if you really like a wool (and have used it before etc) then go for it.....save those pennies lol, and keep an eye on the sales too..... best of luck!
I knitted my son a jumper recently, wanted the proper wool the pattern stated and it did cost a lot, but I knew that substituting a cheaper wool would just not give the result I wanted, despite the lady in the shop stressing just how much it would cost! x

PS I think the Lidl yarns on offer this time are mostly acrylic, there may be a cotton one too .

Catwoman103

Mrs_Money wrote: »

Yes - price puts me off too, but trouble is, if we buy and use cheap acrylic/wool mix yarn it looks awful in no time and pills up. I know it's not always possible, but I buy yarn in charity shops when I can and have even started buying wool hand-knits in charity shops and unpicking them!
Otherwise try looking for Rowan on Ebay? Trouble is, sellers' postage rates mostly make it more expensive than going to a shop!

One of the cheapest online stores is Dianne's Knitting Yarns (find it on google) and they have a one off delivery charge (£2,50 last time I used it) no matter how much wool you order.

gillian62

If any of you live in or around Newark, Notts, there is a charity shop, thinks it's Age Uk, opposite Boyes, and they have a huge selection of Wendy wools at £1.25 a ball. They were all in a wool shop rack, so not sure if this is going to be a regular item, but looked good quality.

PepPop

Hello again - Have any of you bought the wool from Lidl's today, it's just I was gonna pick some up on my way home from work. I was thinking of knitting gloves, scarves and hats with it?

Thanks for all the links to the online wool shops - I'm having a nightmare trying to find a wool shop near me. There used to be one's in Glasgow but they've all closed - in fact the last proper wool shop I managed to find was in Kirkcaldy. If anyone can point me in the direction of one I would be grateful - I like to be able to feel the wool cos some of the blends give me the heebies - don't like the feel of them :rotfl:

cuddles123

Sorry, can't help with Lidl wool - would also like to know what it's like.

Just finished this for Grandson

OrkneyStar

PepPop wrote: »

Hello again - Have any of you bought the wool from Lidl's today, it's just I was gonna pick some up on my way home from work. I was thinking of knitting gloves, scarves and hats with it?

Thanks for all the links to the online wool shops - I'm having a nightmare trying to find a wool shop near me. There used to be one's in Glasgow but they've all closed - in fact the last proper wool shop I managed to find was in Kirkcaldy. If anyone can point me in the direction of one I would be grateful - I like to be able to feel the wool cos some of the blends give me the heebies - don't like the feel of them :rotfl:

Have you tried Hobbycraft at the Fort ? They have some Sirdar, Rowan, Regia etc. There used to also be Ritas (think that is name) at the barra's and also John Lewis did do some wool too.
I have avoided the lidl wool as I don't need any more acrylic or cotton just now, wanting to get DS a new bed so keeping money toward that. It is a good chance to get some cheap acrylics though if you need them!
xx

OrkneyStar

cuddles123 wrote: »

Sorry, can't help with Lidl wool - would also like to know what it's like.

Just finished this for Grandson

Really nice, what yarn is that ?

cuddles123

Orkney, thats Chuckles Baby Chunky.
It's acrylic, but nice and soft and will last as long as it fits him!

PepPop

Thanks for that everyone - I've looked in John Lewis but found it really expensive (but maybe that's the normal price now) I'll try the barras - never even thought of there, d'oh why didn't I think of Hobbycraft

OrkneyStar

cuddles123 wrote: »

Orkney, thats Chuckles Baby Chunky.
It's acrylic, but nice and soft and will last as long as it fits him!

Cool, I think acrylic is often the best choice for baby things, as it is so easy to wash and can be really soft too! Chuckles is such a great name for a baby wool too don't you think ?