The Knitters Thread

TiredTrophy

I am continuing a jumper for DD in fine yarn....i find it difficult to see the stitches unless in good daylight. ..taken 18 months:(
But kade hats, wraps and things in the meantime.
Not going to knit the cardigan for me til lost some weight.

mary_hinge

I've been sooooooo busy reading some new books on my kindle that I am yet to pick up my needles today after not touching them at all yesterday

Tonight I will finish of the scarf I'm working on! I plan on finishing off everything I have on the go before starting something new. :eek: I even visited HC today and left with out a single ball of wool, I did lovingly stroke a few though :rotfl:

Mrs H x

Dustyblinds

Hi, can I join you all please?
I started knitting again at the beginning of last year after not knitting for about 10 years+
I ended up starting from scratch with wool, patterns and knitting needles, found out I can get a pair of needles from my local charity shop for £1 a pair :money:
Can I just ask the sock knitters, do you use a circular needle when making socks? I've never used a circular needle before, but would love to make socks, might have to pay a visit to the charity shop again.

THIRZAH

I knit socks on four double pointed needles but some people do use circulars. It takes a bit of getting used to at first but once you've got the knack you'd be fine. There are various posts on Youtube showing you how to cast on etc.

Dustyblinds

Thank you Thirzah, I'm sure I can get a set of needles from the charity shop.

tooties

I am currently knitting a pair of socks and i have only ever used dpn's for sock knitting. I have ordered a short circular needle to give it a try. I decided to challenge myself this year and try more difficult knitting patterns. I would love to learn to knit socks two at a time.

regards

tooties

I am currently knitting a pair of socks and i have only ever used dpn's for sock knitting. I have ordered a short circular needle to give it a try. I decided to challenge myself this year and try more difficult knitting patterns. I would love to learn to knit socks two at a time.

regards

meanmarie

Hanert.......can you pick up the stitches at the bottom of the sweater and continue the rib to whatever length will make it long enough for DD? To avoid a mark pick up the stitches on row before cast on......have done this several times and it works.

HTH

Marie

TiredTrophy

My late MIL used to do this as the children grew also made new cuffs the same way. She did the most beautiful darn you ever saw....my mother says if was the first thing she noticed when I bought my man home the first time!

mary_hinge

I'm making my DD some wrist warmers and a beanie hat with some hand dyed sock yarn I bought ages ago, it is so soft and scrummy but is taking ages to knit up on 3.25mm needles :rotfl: 1 wrist warmer done yesterday and I'm going in for it's partner when I've finished my cuppa!

Whats everyone else working on?

2016 WILL be the year I clear my over sized yarn stash!

Mrs H x