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The Knitters Thread

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  • Florenceem
    Florenceem Posts: 8,585 Forumite
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    I made my DGD lots of baby cardigans using acrylic yarns - no problem.
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  • hardpressed
    hardpressed Posts: 2,099 Forumite
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    MadelinesMum wrote: »
    I just saw this whilst browsing on ebay - thinking of knitting one myself now.
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hand-made-blanket-many-colours-measures-80-x-46-inches-folk-art-/170974360904?pt=UK_Antiques_AntiqueTextiles_EH&clk_rvr_id=441641729838
    £75 for something made out of oddments!!!!!
  • MadelinesMum
    MadelinesMum Posts: 862 Forumite
    hardpressed wrote: »
    £75 for something made out of oddments!!!!!
    Ha, I know, some people do ridiculously priced BINs. Needless to say, I didn't buy it, even though it was local.
    I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:
  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,569 Forumite
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    hardpressed wrote: »
    £75 for something made out of oddments!!!!!

    What about the time, effort and know how? Should somebody making a sculpture from odds and ends of metal only charge for the cost of materials, or should they include a fair rate for the effort and knowledge it took to assemble?

    Surely its about what the purchaser is prepared to pay? Market forces...
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • Florenceem
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    It didn't sell though - I thought it was overpriced. jmho.
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  • Annie021063
    Annie021063 Posts: 2,570 Forumite
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    Claree__x wrote: »
    Hi All,
    I've litterally JUST started knitting so I was hoping to join you if you'll have me.

    I bought the Knit & Stitch magazine (I realise it's probably a con in the long run but I'll keep it going for a while to see for myself) so i've knitted the first of my squares and I've bought a book from The Book People who visit the office on How to Knit Wild Animals (which I'm thrilled about :D).

    I'll no doubt be on here asking for help when it arrives tomorrow!
    I bought that book too, can't wait to get going
  • mumof3plusoh
    mumof3plusoh Posts: 953 Forumite
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    just picked up the first 2 issues of knit and stitch tonight. The wool shades are lovely.:T
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  • sheppylove_2
    sheppylove_2 Posts: 28 Forumite
    Hi, i was hoping to find someone who could help me out. In nov/dec i went into morrisons and there was a knitting pattern magazine for around £10 that had mainly bits in for kids. It had a zebra nursery rug pattern in it. Does anyone know which mag it was please? Thanks in advance xx
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    What is your favourite cast on?

    I have been experimenting with different cast on techniques, although the Italian tubular cast on is still suspect.

    The decorative one's are fun to do and add an interesting twist to garment.
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  • Trendyjenny
    Trendyjenny Posts: 279 Forumite
    hi , i'd like to join if poss x going to take me long time to catch up on posts lol x
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