The Knitters Thread

plumduff55

bag4life wrote: »

I've returned to knitting and am finding it very relaxing which is very necessary at the moment because of my home situation.
HOWEVER I think it is exacerbating my shoulder trouble.
I've read that continental style knitting might help but at the age of 70 am finding it very difficult especially purling.
I have tried YouTube but am still struggling- anyone got any words of wisdom, please?

Hi, I have always had a shoulder problem aggravated by knitting so I went to classes to learn continental knitting. It certainly helped the shoulder but despite persevering for 6 months my tension was awful and very uneven. I went back to conventional knitting and my shoulder pain returned. I then bought bamboo needles and what a difference. I am able to knit for hours and no pain. I don't know why it has made such difference but I can recommend using bamboo needles, I bought a whole set from *bay and they were not very expensive. Hope this helps.

janb5

Hi

I came across this site.

http://www.oddballs.org.uk/


You do have to pay to advertise but seemed a good site for chasing extra balls of wool as well as selling unwanted stash. Has anyone used it?

cuddles123

Just wondering if anyone happens to have knit this
Ted the Bear in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (1245)
by Debi Birkin

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Asutori/ted-the-bear-in-sirdar-snuggly-snowflake-dk-1245

Saw it in a shop today and fell in love with it. Fancy doing it for my Grandson, who is called Ted, and his nickname is The Bear.
Was hoping to find it free, mainly so that I can read it through first, but it's a Sirdar pattern that I would have to buy.
Can anyone who has made it advise on how easy it is please?

grunnie

I am knitting a toy mouse from the pattern is in this weeks Womans Weekly. Can anyone tell me where to get stuffing for toys? I used to use cut up tights in my working days but don't wear these any more.

cuddles123

grunnie wrote: »

I am knitting a toy mouse from the pattern is in this weeks Womans Weekly. Can anyone tell me where to get stuffing for toys? I used to use cut up tights in my working days but don't wear these any more.

I buy a cheap cushion or pillow, often from £ shop or Wilkos and use that for stuffing. :money:

bag4life

plumduff55 wrote: »

Hi, I have always had a shoulder problem aggravated by knitting so I went to classes to learn continental knitting. It certainly helped the shoulder but despite persevering for 6 months my tension was awful and very uneven. I went back to conventional knitting and my shoulder pain returned. I then bought bamboo needles and what a difference. I am able to knit for hours and no pain. I don't know why it has made such difference but I can recommend using bamboo needles, I bought a whole set from *bay and they were not very expensive. Hope this helps.

Following on from my appeal for help with shoulder pain I was trawling the net and came across a knitter with the same problem who had been told to knit English style!

jennyjelly

Cuddles, if you are a tiny bit flexible in your hunt for a teddy pattern try this one which is free and almost identical. I think if you make him in Snowflake you wouldn't notice the difference. I've knitted him several times and he came out very well, easy well written pattern too.

OrkneyStar

Just finished this:

It is a lovely quick knit, very easy pattern. More pics on ravelry.
Re stuffing I got a cheap bag locally but you can use all sorts from rags to old tights......depends on what feel you are going for!

cuddles123

jennyjelly wrote: »

Cuddles, if you are a tiny bit flexible in your hunt for a teddy pattern try this one which is free and almost identical. I think if you make him in Snowflake you wouldn't notice the difference. I've knitted him several times and he came out very well, easy well written pattern too.

Thanks Jennyjelly - liking that pattern :j

Pretty hat Orkney and I love the colour. Will go well with your dark hair.

jeanniebeanie_2

It's been years (think knitting kids jumpers with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" etc - kids in their 20's now), but I have decided to take up knitting again in an attempt to keep brain/hands occupied and fingers out of the biscuit tin!

Going to start with a few scarves, some for me, some for Christmas prezzies and some to give to my local Autumn Fair to raise some money for charity.

Have managed to pick up some lovely wool from charity shops for a few (got a couple of full packs!) and have bought some of that "frilly wool" for 'best' ones.

Followed some of your fantastic links to pattern sites, so off I go...........:hello: