The Knitters Thread

Raksha

I originally learnt to knit by my Mum when I was about 8 or 9. About 15 years later I started to knit for my little boy, guided by my MIL (bless her soul, she had the patience of a saint) Most of it since then has been self taught by experimentation. I never thought of looking for videos on t'web - it didn't exist back then. It all depends on your individual learning style though - I learn best by reading about and then experimenting.

boredjellybean

I'm still plodding along trying to knit - so far I've mastered squares & scarves:rotfl: I managed to knit a hat for my baby using circular needles - though this did require a phone call to my Mum near the end when I got in a total pickle but she helped & we managed to finish it together

I've now purchased some dpn's so am trying to figure them out for the next hat

I've also decided that I want to knit a tank top for my son so will start looking for a pattern soon on ravelry

Sarah x

snowleopard61

I hope this is the right place to post this - for anyone who is a keen knitter and can't find enough projects to work on! I support Dogs Trust and saw this advertised in their magazine:
http://dogstrustblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/calling-all-knitters-to-keep-canines.html

Hope someone sees this and enjoys having a go.;)

Misstress

Saw this on Hotukdeals

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/galleries/24830/free-knitting-patterns/2

16 free patterns one being Rah Rah the noisy lion and another peppa pig.

dizzy_lizzie

cuddles123 wrote: »

Just spent the weekend with my youngest Grandson and managed to get some pics in his Tractor Jumpers...

Oh Bless him. The jumpers look super. Cuddly and warm. Our new grandson is now 3 months old. I'd love to be able to knit snuggly jumpers for him like this Cuddles. Well done
x

cuddles123

Saw this and just had to make one

andymandy

Cuddles 123 where did you find the pattern for the bookmark it is lovely. I would love to make these for my grandaughters.

cuddles123

andymandy wrote: »

Cuddles 123 where did you find the pattern for the bookmark it is lovely. I would love to make these for my grandaughters.

This is what I saw, but I didn't buy the pattern as it's all knitted flat and seamed. So I just made up my own, knitting the head in the round, decreasing, then doing a three needle bind off before starting the body. Picked up stitches to do icord legs and also picked up stitches and just fudged the ears.

PM me if you want more details

teeni

not sure what is going on but for the first time ever i have had to say "no more orders for the time being" .

I have had ordered for 5 ladies jumpers and 8 aran cushion covers and 3 puss cat PJ cases before christmas. Some very long nights ahead me thinks.

chocolatepennyfarthing

On clearing out cupboards I have come accross 4 Balls of Wendy Shimmer wool and 4 balls of Wendy Cosmic. I used these to knit scarves some years ago but cannot find patterns at all and was wondering if anyone had one and would be able to let me know details. If I remember correct I used both wools at the same time andd it only took a ball of each, but I have not idea how many stitches/kneedle sizes and how long etc.