The Knitters Thread

mardatha

I don't like circs at all, only use them when I have to. I'm an oxter knitter and buy the really long needles from Shetland

iQueen

mardatha wrote: »

I don't like circs at all, only use them when I have to. I'm an oxter knitter and buy the really long needles from Shetland

Mardywotsit

I have 2 friends, both late 50s and 60s, who also tuck long straights in their armpits. I taught both to knit socks on DPNs and they've become addicted to knitting socks.

I think, because they have got used to the more relaxed position of DPNs, they have more easily adapted to modern circulars. Using circulars and DPNs contract fewer muscles, especially in the upper arms and shoulders, so are much more comfortable - something we don't appreciate until we change our habits. :j

I still use straights at times, because I enjoy my old faithfuls occasionally and, so far, my arthritis is usually below the waist, but I can see my new techniques and equipment enabling me to continue knitting longer than I expected.

mardatha

I do socks on sets of 4 long DPNS I did try the shorter ones iQueen but it's like knitting with toothpicks and drove me mad!

pennib

This little guy is made from wool fabric. He is Monsieur Maurice Mouse and is waiting for his sweetheart to come along. He is sitting on a paper mache toadstool and has a 'fresh' flower:)

timehastoldme

I'm very new to knitting, only figured out how to cast on/off in the last couple of years! So am ridiculously pleased with these swatches

mardatha

Very nice!

mrs-moneypenny

timehastoldme they look gorgeous, love the colours

pennib i love Monsieur Maurice Mouse, hes adorable

picked up my christmas jumper again last night, id been cheap and used wool from my stash, after doign the body i realsied i wouldnt get the sleeves done, no ball bannd on the wool so have gone for contrasting coloured sleeves im working on the theory christmas jumpers are not designed to be tasteful so it should work, if not im the only one who has to wear it LOL and only for a few weeks of the year.

LadyDee

Beautiful work!

**purpleprincess**

Wow timehastoldme they are so lovely! I too am fairly new to knitting and would love to be able to knit something like that. In time!

(Fairly new as in only knit stitch for the past 21 years!)

**purpleprincess**

I have been knitting for a long time, but only ever knit stitch and only ever on straight needles. This last week I was taught the purl stitch and introduced to circular needles. I am now following a pattern for the first time ever and knitting a hat! So long squares and scarves!! LOL! Although I have got a blanket and a scarf on the go. Can make them prettier now with a mix of stitches.

Still got a lot to learn though, I am baffled about what to do after the first 18cms of my hat, will have to find someone to show me how to slip stitch and knit together etc.

I adore knitting!