The Knitters Thread

cuddles123

Mary, how big do you want your squares to be?
I prefer doing squares diagonally as you get a better shape, so you start with one stitch and make the square as big as you want.
Only thing I would say is that size 12 and 14 needles are very fine (if they are imperial sizes) I would use 4 or 4.5mm which is equivalent to size 7 or 8.

http://ruth.s-ivil.tripod.com/shelter/id2.html

I just finished this for my Grandson



Managed to find trousers, but struggling to find a shirt to tone in

Apollonia

mary-op wrote: »

Hello all :j
Can I pick your brains please ? Since being disabled I'm only able to do ''sitting down'' activities so recently taken up knitting again (not done any since early 70's !) Bit of a novice and so far just done scarves, hat and wrist warmers -think everyones having them for christmas !
Recently got a bag of wool, assorted colours and thought I could do a patchwork sweater............lots of multi-coloured squares sewn together in an oblong for front and back and oblong sleeves. I've googled myself silly and can't find any kind of pattern but could probably make it up but need to know how many stitches to cast on to start with.........it's dble knitting wool I've got and size 12 aand 14 needles and I'm a size 12/14.
Can you help me with this please ?

(Sorry if it sounds a daft query but I'd really like to have a go at this)

This looks ideal, it's a 'one-size-fits all' beginners pattern:

http://square-circle-forum.ning.com/forum/topics/the-kas-goover

but as cuddles said, you need bigger needles for DK yarns. Try your local charity shops, they often keep knitting needles under the counter!

ETA: DK yarn usually knits at 22 stitches and 30 rows to 4" square with 4mm needles so an 8" square would be 44 stitches cast on and 60 rows etc.

mary-op

Thanks for your help. I did think my needles might be a bit fine and have got another pair but picked them up from charity shop so not a clue what size they are...........just that they're bigger.

cuddles -thanks for the link........very helpful and love what you've done:T

Apollonia -thanks for the link and the info. Gives me something to work on and as far as size goes its just a case of laying them out and measuring the squares when I've done them I suppose.

I've saved links and made notes.........many thanks:)

cuddles123

Just been trying to turn heels, used Mini Christmas Stocking pattern.
First 2 attempts knitted on DPNs in the round.





Also made this as a fun pressie for my BIL

ginnyknit

Cuddles, am loving the traffic cone! Im knitting a village for DGS for next christmas, where did you get the pattern - it would look fab.

Has anyone got a pattern for a hat with earflaps for a toddler in aran or dk, can't download from Ravelry cos somethings wrong with pc settings. I need it on 2 needles as I am rubbish on circular or Dpns. I have some lovely yarn I got for half price in Fleetwood yesterday and want to get him sorted for winter. Thank you all

cuddles123

Ginnyknit, this is the pattern

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/traffic-cone

I have a hat pattern like that. I have your email and I'll send it to you.

euronorris

jennyjelly wrote: »

Euronorris, this is a good one for a beginner or as a refresher - cheap too!

Thank you muchly! I shall order that on Friday (payday)

ginnyknit

Thank you cuddles, once again you have helped me out :beer:

frugalfrancesca

I really want to learn how to knit! do you think I could learn by youtube videos?xx

NannyJanny

frugalfrancesca wrote: »

I really want to learn how to knit! do you think I could learn by youtube videos?xx

Lots of "how to" sites will come up if you google learn to knit. Some people find videos helpful, some like books, some like being shown by someone else hands on.
Is it possible for you to see if there are any knitting groups near you? Knitters (like gardeners!) are usually very helpful and patient and keen to pass on knowledge, even to absolute beginners.
Your nearest wool shop or library might have details of groups.
Good luck.