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just found this thread and hope its ok to join in. I have loads of works in progress and should really get a shuffle on to finish them. I am knitting a cardigan for one of my daughters which is cable and bobbles so really have to concentrate on that, found really chunky balls of wool when shopping in Aldi one week with pattern for snood inside the ball band so also have that on the go. I also have a knitted owl that just needs sewing together but must admit hate the sewing part so tend to put that bit off ! I would really love to be able to crochet as well - anyone got any tips for how to start off ? the patterns for crochet look mind boggling to a beginner. Nice to see so many others who are getting back into knitting.0
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The Works has a nice Christmas Sweaters book for £4.99 (half-price):
http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/books/merry-christmas-sweaters-to-knit/9781782210719
Just having the charts would be useful for other projects. The xmas pudding is actually knitted separately and sewn on afterwards, the others are fair isle or intarsia techniques. Also instructions for making matching hair bobbles from the holly motifs.0 -
just found this thread and hope its ok to join in. I have loads of works in progress and should really get a shuffle on to finish them. I am knitting a cardigan for one of my daughters which is cable and bobbles so really have to concentrate on that, found really chunky balls of wool when shopping in Aldi one week with pattern for snood inside the ball band so also have that on the go. I also have a knitted owl that just needs sewing together but must admit hate the sewing part so tend to put that bit off ! I would really love to be able to crochet as well - anyone got any tips for how to start off ? the patterns for crochet look mind boggling to a beginner. Nice to see so many others who are getting back into knitting.
They let me in, so they pretty much take anybody here! :rotfl:
With the Owl, do as much stitching on the WS so it won't matter if it's a bit messy, (as long as it OK on the RS) and, once you've secured you yarn ends, they can be lost inside the stuffing - even if you are aperfectionist and sew up in mattress st.
Dig out some old balls/leftover DK, get hold of 4mm hook and (probably after Christmas, now) find an hour or two to follow some YouTube videos on 'how to crochet'. Make a few practice swatches in basic and shell stitches and you'll be away.
Buy a s/hand copy of Patons Woolcraft: The Basic Guide to Knitting and Crochet, off Ebay - it shows you all you need to know, to become quite skilled. My bible since 1985!
If you haven't aready joined, register (free) on Ravelry - masses of advice and free patterns for knitting and crochet, as well as local Stitch n !!!!! groups.Needs, NOT wants!
No food waste since November 2010. :j
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http://www.deramores.com/christmas-jumper-day-patterns/
not sure if any one wants a christmas jumperSPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
mrs-moneypenny wrote: »http://www.deramores.com/christmas-jumper-day-patterns/
not sure if any one wants a christmas jumper
I'd lurve Chrimble sweater! But with 1st Grandbaby due in 5 weeks... and I've yet to START my Christmas knitting! :eek: It was cowls last year, so I guess it's sox n scarves this year for the family - unless anyone can inspire me with other quick (gorgeous) knits?
What is everyone knitting as Christmas presents this year?Needs, NOT wants!
No food waste since November 2010. :j
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I have done loads of slippers as pressies - quick knit on chunky wool
Jack of all trades ... Master of none 0 -
My grandson is Minion mad, I'm knitting him a minion hat and some soft toys.
HesterChin up, Titus out.0 -
Socks for DD1, Aran cardi for DGS-both finished. Scarf for DD2 -being blocked at the moment. I'd like to do a scarf for DH but will have to do it while he's at work.
Has anyone seen the bit in today's papers about a Norwegian Knitting Programme ?0 -
no what paper did you see it in please? (being nosey):D
Has anyone seen the bit in today's papers about a Norwegian Knitting Programme ?
ive just googled it
http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/1101/483992-norway-knitting/
cant see my DH wanting to watch that.;)SPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
mrs-moneypenny wrote: »no what paper did you see it in please? (being nosey):D
ive just googled it
http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/1101/483992-norway-knitting/
cant see my DH wanting to watch that.;)
You're supposed to be able to stream it live at nrk.no/knitting from 5.30 but i can't make it work
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