The Knitters Thread

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merrywanderer that headband looks lovely, very warm and prettier than a big ole wooly hat imo :rotfl:

I'm new to this thread (and a pants knitter) but want to start knitting squares to make a blanket/shawl depending on how slow I go. How big a square could I knit with 30g of 4ply wool? Very typical acrylic/wool blend looking wool with 4mm needles- sorry I can't describe it any better.

I'm pretty sure I threw out some wool in summer in a clear out

cuddles123

My lonely sock now has a mate :j



Really enjoyed making them and plan to make more in proper yarn.

I have 2 sock monkeys and a christmas robin to make today so better get going

Apollonia

Ches wrote: »

I hope I am posting this in the right place as I seem to think that it was here I found the original pattern. Can anyone remember a knitting pattern of a very small Christmas pudding that holds a sweetie. I have been making them for a charity to sell at Christmas and I have lost the pattern. I hope someone can help and post me a link please.

If you mean the ones that hold a Ferrero Rocher choc then the pattern is at post 3934:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=39478256&postcount=3934

there's a pic at post 3931.

HTH

camelot1001

Gosh, you are all so clever! I have just been to A*di and bought 2 big balls of Aran yarn. DD would like some socks or slippers knitted but I am not very good at knitting. I can do the basic stitches but not sure about turning a heel and the thought of using more than 2 needles scares me somewhat!

So, the question is, does anyone have a pattern for basic socks/slippers that only uses 2 needles? I have looked on all the free sites but haven't managed to find anything.

Thank you. XX

cuddles123

camelot1001 wrote: »

Gosh, you are all so clever! I have just been to A*di and bought 2 big balls of Aran yarn. DD would like some socks or slippers knitted but I am not very good at knitting. I can do the basic stitches but not sure about turning a heel and the thought of using more than 2 needles scares me somewhat!

So, the question is, does anyone have a pattern for basic socks/slippers that only uses 2 needles? I have looked on all the free sites but haven't managed to find anything.

Thank you. XX

I have a pattern in a book.
PM me your email address and I'll send it to you.

camelot1001

Goodness, that was quick! Thank you so much. XX

NualaBuala

camelot1001 wrote: »

Gosh, you are all so clever! I have just been to A*di and bought 2 big balls of Aran yarn. DD would like some socks or slippers knitted but I am not very good at knitting. I can do the basic stitches but not sure about turning a heel and the thought of using more than 2 needles scares me somewhat!

So, the question is, does anyone have a pattern for basic socks/slippers that only uses 2 needles? I have looked on all the free sites but haven't managed to find anything.

Thank you. XX

If you change your mind about wanting 2 needles then Silver's Sock Tutorial is the way to go! http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/SockClass_Start.htm
I was terrified of using more than 2 needles before I found this but she goes through everything (including turning a heel) in baby steps and now I find it easy peasy!

pol

cuddles123 wrote: »

My lonely sock now has a mate :j



Really enjoyed making them and plan to make more in proper yarn.

I have 2 sock monkeys and a christmas robin to make today so better get going

Cuddles, those socks are GORGEOUS!! What lovely yarn.

cuddles123

Thank you - I made my Grandson a jumper in the same yarn!

NualaBuala

Beautiful work Cuddles!