The Knitters Thread

pigpen

Catwoman103 wrote: »

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.

it is still £2.50.. I just placed 1000 balls of wool in the basket (total £4700 lol) and it was still £2.50

Oh.. and I may hate you.. lol.. I cannot resist wool.. EVER.. and I have 1Kg of red aran to knit up still!

Seakay

kevstanley wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, everyone I did once snag an absolute bargain on ebay, a lot of 10 balls of Big Wool for a ridiculously cheap £39, but looking there today, there's not much in the way of real bargains. I need to check far more often, I think (not to mention not expecting such a great bargain a second time around!). One of the reasons my cardigan is so very warm is that it's 100% merino, so while I don't mind knitting wool mixes (I've knitted with all sorts!), I'm quite keen to get as close as possible to that. Fussy, me?

I'd never come across Kemps, but had a peek there just now, and they do seem to have some very well priced clearance yarns, so thanks for that! I've bought yarns online before, but generally the odd skein of hand dyed stuff for shawls and scarves etc, so it's nice to have places to go for more mainstream yarns.

I've never even thought of looking in charity shops - we have heaps very close by, so it must be worth a look, I would think.

So glad I found this thread

A few Rowan yarns at Kemps at the moment:
http://kempswoolshop.com/search.aspx

plumduff55

PepPop wrote: »

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

The Craft and Creative Stitches exhibition is on at the SECC between 3rd and 6th March. There are several wool stands and Black Sheep (online traders ) have a huge stall where you can delve into packs of wool knee high. I just love it - WOOL HEAVEN !!!

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One of the ways I can afford wool is that I get vouchers for my local wool shop bought for my birthday or christmas. Friends and family always know what to buy me and I really appreciate the vouchers.

Finally finished my latest project (a pressie for my mother-in-law). This is a Rowan pattern knitting in 2 ply, undyed Shetland wool bought from a lady who has sheep in my village.

Piccies posted below.

Close up of pattern.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/knittingspider/IMG_0670.jpg

Shawl shown on tailor's dummy
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/knittingspider/IMG_0672.jpg

Errata

Thanks to everyone on this thread - you've got me knitting again. Just bought some cotton from Lidl to knit a t-shirt type top.

jennyjelly

Oh spider that is really beautiful, I do admire your skill. I have tried lace work but I got in such a mess I ended up in tears ripping it all back, so now I'm back on socks, hats and toys. Seeing that makes me want to try again though!

meanmarie

Spider....what a beautiful shawl!

Marie

susan946

Spider_In_The_Bath wrote: »

One of the ways I can afford wool is that I get vouchers for my local wool shop bought for my birthday or christmas. Friends and family always know what to buy me and I really appreciate the vouchers.

Finally finished my latest project (a pressie for my mother-in-law). This is a Rowan pattern knitting in 2 ply, undyed Shetland wool bought from a lady who has sheep in my village.

Piccies posted below.

Close up of pattern.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/knittingspider/IMG_0670.jpg

Shawl shown on tailor's dummy
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/knittingspider/IMG_0672.jpg

This is beautiful - a real labour of love. How long did it take?

Sue

kinkine

pigpen wrote: »

it is still £2.50.. I just placed 1000 balls of wool in the basket (total £4700 lol) and it was still £2.50

Oh.. and I may hate you.. lol.. I cannot resist wool.. EVER.. and I have 1Kg of red aran to knit up still!

Wow! 1000 balls of wool - now that's what I call a stash! :rotfl:

kinkine

Spider_In_The_Bath wrote: »

One of the ways I can afford wool is that I get vouchers for my local wool shop bought for my birthday or christmas. Friends and family always know what to buy me and I really appreciate the vouchers.

Finally finished my latest project (a pressie for my mother-in-law). This is a Rowan pattern knitting in 2 ply, undyed Shetland wool bought from a lady who has sheep in my village.

Piccies posted below.

Close up of pattern.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/knittingspider/IMG_0670.jpg

Shawl shown on tailor's dummy
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/knittingspider/IMG_0672.jpg

Spider in the Bath - what a beautiful shawl. I would love to do something like that, but would end up being interrupted and losing my place. Well done you! :T