The Knitters Thread

OrkneyStar

I have not been on this thread for a while, as mainly crocheting. Plan to add more pics to the crochet (nativity) on ravelry later today, if anyone fancies a look .

Mikazaru

Finally finished my second Owls jumper, only 11 months in the making, bit of a bodge job as I put two patterns together but it fits so that's the main thing.

At some point I'd like to knit this.. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tortoise-and-hare-sweater
But I've never done any colour work or anything before, does anyone know of any simpler projects to practice it?

Raksha

Mikazaru wrote: »

Finally finished my second Owls jumper, only 11 months in the making, bit of a bodge job as I put two patterns together but it fits so that's the main thing.

At some point I'd like to knit this.. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tortoise-and-hare-sweater
But I've never done any colour work or anything before, does anyone know of any simpler projects to practice it?

I think I'd be tempted to just knit the pattern repeat...

pennib

Had a custom made order to make....a nose warmer to go with matching fingerless mitts! No, I didn't know they existed either. Made up my own pattern for a little mousie.



with matching mitts

Mikazaru

Raksha wrote: »

I think I'd be tempted to just knit the pattern repeat...

I would if I could make head or tail of it, it's all Greek to me!
I think I need to remember my knitting ambitions don't quite match my skill

That's adorable PenniB.

lynseydee

Want to make a pair of mittens for my 10 month old. Have looked at ravelry but have only knitted socks in the round following Silver's tutorial and doing mittens in the round is making it feel daunting. I'm a moderate knitter so it shouldn't be phasing me too much but don't seem to have as much patience if things go wrong.

Does anyone know a relatively easy pattern I could use?

Raksha

Does anyone have any hints for getting the tension of the 'carried over' yarn when knitting Fair Isle style patterns please? as you can see from the above, my tension is too tight, causing wrinkles.:mad:

OrkneyStar

I know this is technically crochet but just wanted to show the latest request from DS......

Just to finish the animals and the inn keeper on my crochet nativity too, then start a blankie, then back to knitting socks .

AuntieH

Hello
Does anyone know where I can get a snowman motif child's sweater pattern which uses chunky wool - nothing much on ebay right now.
Thanks

p00

Apollonia wrote: »

Try looking in toy shops rather than craft supplies shops. My local department store keeps these in the toy section not the haberdashery:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Galt-America-1003460-First-Knitting/dp/B003VS0Y1S/ref=pd_sim_k_h_b_cs_1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Galt-America-A4081D-First-Knitting/dp/B00005OB8N/ref=pd_sim_k_h_b_cs_6

http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-1st-Knitting-Childrens-Craft/dp/B007RF6DTS/ref=pd_cp_k_h_b_cs_3

Last year I found some knitting and crochet kits in the 99p shop similar to this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/First-Sewing-Knitting-Kit-Birthday-Christmas-Present-Craft-Sew-Children-Kids-/120985999245?pt=UK_Crafts_Children_s_Crafts_EH&var=420099667457&hash=item1c2b53d78d

and bought some for my grandchildren so look in the toy areas of the cheap shops.

xxp00