The Knitters Thread

NannyJanny

Grrrr. I am attempting hat for GD with circulars for the first time. Understand the mechanics of magic loop. Will persevere. I know you have got to avoid "ladders" , but my gap is more like a gang plank for the QE2! Tell me it gets better with time, like the sock ladder thingy.

LadyDee

NannyJanny wrote: »

Grrrr. I am attempting hat for GD with circulars for the first time. Understand the mechanics of magic loop. Will persevere. I know you have got to avoid "ladders" , but my gap is more like a gang plank for the QE2! Tell me it gets better with time, like the sock ladder thingy.

Try the tips here for dealing with ladders, joins, jogs, etc. http://techknitter.blogspot.com/2010...index-for.html

OrkneyStar

Oops I have cast on another project, no piccies yet but going ok so far ('tis a Fair Isle beret!).
Hope all are well and not too stressed (I am using circulars too lol Nanny Janny) x

Ami82

Hi all, hope someone can help me out? Can anyone recommend what wool i should be using for a child's blanket? And how many balls would i need for a cotbed blanket size? I know it's probably hard to say but a rough idea would be great! This would hopefully be my 2nd project after learning to knit again (since i was a child) and i would love to make a blanket each for my kids. Many thanks! Oh, and wonderful knits! You all are so talented wish i was up to your standards! x

cuddles123

Ami82 wrote: »

Hi all, hope someone can help me out? Can anyone recommend what wool i should be using for a child's blanket? And how many balls would i need for a cotbed blanket size? I know it's probably hard to say but a rough idea would be great! This would hopefully be my 2nd project after learning to knit again (since i was a child) and i would love to make a blanket each for my kids. Many thanks! Oh, and wonderful knits! You all are so talented wish i was up to your standards! x

Look here for loads of free patterns. That should answer your yarn questions.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=baby%20blanket&view=captioned_thumbs&availability=free&sort=best
If you aren't a member of Ravelry, it's free to join.:money:

Good Luck, and remember to come back and show us a picture.:D

LadyDee

cuddles123 wrote: »

Look here for loads of free patterns. That should answer your yarn questions.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=baby%20blanket&view=captioned_thumbs&availability=free&sort=best
If you aren't a member of Ravelry, it's free to join.:money:

Good Luck, and remember to come back and show us a picture.:D

Another fabulous source of free patterns :

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/kategori_oversikt.php

oh, then there's http://www.freepatterns.com/

knittingnelly

NannyJanny wrote: »

Grrrr. I am attempting hat for GD with circulars for the first time. Understand the mechanics of magic loop. Will persevere. I know you have got to avoid "ladders" , but my gap is more like a gang plank for the QE2! Tell me it gets better with time, like the sock ladder thingy.

I've NEVER gotten over the ladder thing...I just move a few stitches every few rounds to stop it from forming

Ami82

Thanks ladydee and cuddles! I didn't know there were so many patterns available for free online! Now the hard part choosing a pattern (easiest one for now) and fingers cross it will turn out ok! Thanks guys, i will keep you all posted on how i get on.

LadyDee

Another site:
http://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Baby-Afghans/breezy-baby-blanket/ml/1

Mrs_Money

LadyDee wrote: »

Another site:
http://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Baby-Afghans/breezy-baby-blanket/ml/1

Thanks I love this blanket!

If you follow the link for the blanket (off the Allfree knitting patterns site) and look at all Pickles' other patterns - scroll down on the left and they are all in English, they are beautiful and there are lots of them! I've just been drooling!