The Knitters Thread

janie63

Pink.1970/Hev

Love the jumper! Any chance someone could lend me a copy of the pattern or tell me where I could get hold of a copy?

Thanks

cazarol

Seakay wrote: »

Gosh I remember those from the 80s - I did one all in black for a gothish art student friend - you had to use one 10mm and one 20mm needle or something like that - anyone remember what they were called? there was a real vogue for them for a year or so because they made is so quick for a beginner to finish a garment

I think they were called Odd Pins!! Where they?

hev_2

janie63 wrote: »

Pink.1970/Hev

Love the jumper! Any chance someone could lend me a copy of the pattern or tell me where I could get hold of a copy?

Thanks

The book is called 'Pretty in Punk' which I got as a reward for not drinking diet coke for a month. (sadly fallen off the wagon).

I wouldn't attempt that sweater (though I don't mind cables). The book is written in American.

I'll happily send copies of patterns I sent to Pink.1970 if you'll pm me your address, but can't guarantee turn around time - it's hell here.

hev_2

pink.1970 wrote: »

Started this on friday, had weekend off but finished it yesterday.

Hev - Thanks for the patterns.

Wow!!! I wouldn't even dare to attempt it, but it looks fantastic.

What yarn did you use? I have a goth friend who would love a purple and black version, if I could get my courage up.

On that note - I have a dilemma. I bought from Readicut a bargain bag of 10 x 50g balls of purple fluffy wool and a pot luck of three patterns. The patterns were no good to me so I then went and bought another pattern with a sweater, with a view to making it for my friend for Christmas.

Now, here's the dilemma. I suspect that if I have guessed her measurements right, I will need one ball more than I have. So, do I look for another pattern, try and knit it anyway because usually I end up with loads left over, see if I can find one more ball of the wool in the same dye lot, knit it one inch shorter under the arms... ? I should have learned by now. The measurements btw are for 'actual size' and there is not much give in the yarn. Sigh.

pink.1970

Hev - I used Sirdar Bonus Double Knit, and 8mm needles. I adapted the stripey mohair pattern, basically all I did was use same amount of stitches and measurements but just did a different stitch ( yarn round needles once or twice every now and then to give the large loop ) you just have to be careful with the decreasing/increasing for armpits and sleeve tops.

Think I may attempt another one in a different colourway. Just have to see what goes with flourescent pink hair now!! :eek:

Seakay

cazarol wrote: »

I think they were called Odd Pins!! Where they?

Yes that's it! Basically it saved you wrapping around, I think.

pol

It's funny, I was only looking at my old patterns the other week and I came across some for Ffizzknits by Sirdar. Made loads of these for dd years ago, you could finish one in a couple of evenings!

pol

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madmittens

My mum tried years ago to teach me to knit, and I could never get the hang of it (all fingers and thumbs).

Now, some 30 years later and embracing everything OS, I'd like to have another go. So can anyone recommend a really basic 'learn to knit' book please, that has clear instructions (and diagrams )?

I'd just like to be able to knit some dishcloths ...

madmittens x

mags50_2

Hi madmittens and welcome

If you go to the following http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9XImtoQmZ8 it's a video showing you how to knit

There's quite a few different ones to look at... and they all look easy to follow so they should be helpful

Good Luck