The Knitters Thread

mioliere

I have a Mr Bean teddy that I completed knitting and didn't get round to sewing up apart from two legs and half a body! It was meant to be a Christmas present for my DS2 (26 years old!) but I picked up one of the dreaded bugs and couldn't finish it. I have two other projects on the go; when they are finished, I'll dig the teddy out. He's squashed up in a carrier bag behind the sofa at the moment.

hev_2

I'm glad that I am not the only one who squashes stuff up behind the sofa.

I don't even want to look!

Okay, tonight I am going to finish off DS's little jacket. I didn't do buttonholes, I intend to do velcro instead. DS is only 13 months and the buttonholes were small. So I didn't risk him pulling them off, I am using bigger buttons well sewn on for the look of it and velcro underneath. I'll let you know how I get on.

Then... knitting with two strands of wool on 8mm needles :eek:

I really really really want the tunic that will result, but I am so apprehensive about the knitting. If the wool had turned out to be the colour I wanted as well it might have been more reassuring. As it is it is variegated green and pink though it looks marginally better than it sounds.

I can't believe I am doing this.

JoeyEmma I seem to alternate between cross stitch and knitting. As soon as I get near to finishing something I seem to want to start something else. For some reason I hate finishing off a project. :rolleyes: I don't know if a craft forum would be a good idea. Crafts are so expensive and a lot of people that post on here seem to be time rich, money poor and any money saving tips might be a good idea.

My main money saving tip is don't open Readicut catalogues - must remember this!!!

cazarol

Here we go folks, the long awaited leg warmers.....

cherrycokester

hi, i dont know if any of these have been posted already but the sites i use for free knitting patterns are.

https://www.knitty.com
https://www.magknits.com
https://www.lionbrand.com (you have to register for this buts its free)

its also worth getting on the waiting list at https://www.ravelry.com which is a free online knit and crochet community (still in beta testing)

bonsibabe

Caz - they look just great - really comfy and warm!

Well done you!

Di x

Penelope_Penguin

Hi, there! Just finished my dishcloth, and I'm mightly pleased with it. I started with a fairly simple pattern, and intend to do a more complex one.



Can anyone advise where I can find coloured discloth cotton?

Many thanks, Penny. x

whatatwit

Hi PenPen, love the cloth.

In the US, they use Peaches and Creme and Sugar and Creme.
I think really it's just 100% cotton.

On one of the sites for either peaches or sugar, they do have a UK stockist.
Might be worth a look, or if you try good old ebay, but maybe ebay.com, they show loads of colours.

Or, maybe try dying some

bonsibabe

thats a great dishcloth Penny. I wish I could find dishcloth cotton over here. But I think I will get my mam to get me some at home before she comes over on her holidays ... I think I can wait till then lol

Di x

Seakay

I think that you could use any plain (ie not textured) double knit cotton for dishcloths - although it would probably be best to use 4mm rather than 4.5mm needles if you did.
http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=1162
Alternatively, you could be really bold and dye your own!
http://www.texere.co.uk/index.php?yarn=cotton&display=40

bonsibabe

Hey everyone. Have just been on the phone to my mum back home in scotland and she is going to get me some dishcloth cotton and take it over with her when she comes over - so that will be a big help and save me loads of money!

I have been buying my cloths at the naafi (they cost a fortune). Because I use them for everything and then wash them in the washing machine, they dont really last that long. So am really looking forward to being able to make my own that will last a lot longer!

Hopeing you are all well

D xx