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The Knitters Thread
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I have a collection of knitting patterns and needles (mostly pre-metric) which I am not likely to use again. Does anyone know if they would be of use a Knitting Circle or charity shop?
If so, how do I find any takers (apart from the shops of course)
Thats a lovely idea, could you google local knitting groups in your area? They may have a webpage or at least a phone number/email of the person who runs it? If not try local papers.
do they still teach knitting in schools? I know i did some in school but we are talking 20 years ago! Or how about local hospics? Old peoples homes? Im sure someone would take them off your hands!
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I have a collection of knitting patterns and needles (mostly pre-metric) which I am not likely to use again. Does anyone know if they would be of use a Knitting Circle or charity shop?
If so, how do I find any takers (apart from the shops of course)
Send them to me lol!
Joking aside, how about selling them on ebay?Ermutigung wirkt immer besser als Verurteilung.
Encouragement always works better than judgement.0 -
Treated myself to a new knitting bag and needle holder! Now at least I will look the part even if I no idea what I am doing.Taking responsibility one penny at a time!0
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I've finished my first ever sock!
Used the "humble sock" pattern from ravelry and only did stocking stitch but DS2 loves it and can't wait for the other half of the pair.
Oh well back to the DPN's...............................Final no going back LBM 20/12/10Debt Jan 2011 [STRIKE]£28217.65[/STRIKE][STRIKE][/STRIKE] DMP start 01/02/11 -[STRIKE][/STRIKE]
Debt free[STRIKE][/STRIKE][STRIKE][/STRIKE]26 September 2014
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£2 Savers Club - 2012 no 105 2012 Sealed pot challenge no 1282 DMP mutual support thread No 405Proud to HAVE dealt with my debts:j0 -
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My first TAAT Magic loop socks. Finished this morning. I had a feeling that these would go to mum, as it is they have turned out a bit bigger than my size, so yes they are off to her . Ermutigung wirkt immer besser als Verurteilung.
Encouragement always works better than judgement.0 -
OrkneyStar those are really lovelyFinal no going back LBM 20/12/10Debt Jan 2011 [STRIKE]£28217.65[/STRIKE][STRIKE][/STRIKE] DMP start 01/02/11 -[STRIKE][/STRIKE]
Debt free[STRIKE][/STRIKE][STRIKE][/STRIKE]26 September 2014:beer:
£2 Savers Club - 2012 no 105 2012 Sealed pot challenge no 1282 DMP mutual support thread No 405Proud to HAVE dealt with my debts:j0 -
Loving all the socks and boots being knitted!
I need help, my gran gave me a giant box of knitting needles and I have matched up the large needles however there are about 40 double ended needles that are about half the length of knitting needles.They are different thicknesses but have no numbers on them. What are they and should I keep them???Taking responsibility one penny at a time!0 -
Loving all the socks and boots being knitted!
I need help, my gran gave me a giant box of knitting needles and I have matched up the large needles however there are about 40 double ended needles that are about half the length of knitting needles.They are different thicknesses but have no numbers on them. What are they and should I keep them???
These sound like double pointed needles, using for knitting socks, hats and other small things. Basically you knit round and round with them, instead of back and forth. You should be able to buy a needle gauge, something like this locally or on amazon/ebay for not very much. That way you can measure size and bundle them up (most patterns call for 4 or 5 of these). HTHErmutigung wirkt immer besser als Verurteilung.
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Thank you so much for that! I have a knitting gauge so I will get on to that now!Taking responsibility one penny at a time!0
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