The Knitters Thread

Mumof2_2

Hi, I thought I'd join in too if that's OK. I've rediscovered my love of knitting and been having a great time snuggled up on the sofa with my 2 dogs, ball of yarn and knitting needles! Recently I've had a go at colourwork and done a hat, a poncho (wearing now - so snuggly), a cardigan and a short sleeved jumper. Doing something completely now as having a go at my first pair of socks. Going good so far but teeny yarn and needles after doing the jumper in bulky!

I look forward to getting to know you all.

plumduff55

Hi Mumof2 , the more the merrier

I have knitted constantly since being pregnant with my twins who are now 35 years old and have to admit I have NEVER knitted socks :eek:

Maybe one day xx

mary_hinge

:rotfl: cuppas and knitting fuel (biscuits ) always help Plum :rotfl:

Im all knitted out today :eek: Ive knitted this afternoon whilst the little Hinges watched some movies then been to knit and knatter tonight so roughly 5hours knitting today and 33 more rows on my blanket. (which K&k group love the colour off and say it's golden not baby poo yellow )

plumduff55

Golden yellow certainly sounds better than baby poo yellow :rotfl::rotfl:

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Been knitting breads for a school play, and peen hats for local scbu but started a little pullover for DGS 1st birthday yesterday
I'm still trying to work through the wool stash rather than buying new.

Welcome mumof2

Hope all are well

mary_hinge

Morning all,

My arms and wrists are screaming at me after my knit-athon yesterday so no knitting today.

Im going to try and match the wool I have for projects I've seen on Ravelry/Pinterest. It may feel less daunting if I know what I want to do with it all

Whats everyone else working on?

Mrs H x

mrs-moneypenny

Loads of lovely sounding projects going on.


As mentioned above
I've got a knitted beard on one set of needles, I'm doing a few as props for a school play and a little pullover I started for DGS on another set.
I'm knitting little hats for scbu I between other projects and trying to use my vast wool stash up.

I did put the elastic on one beard this morning and am hoping to get what they need done over half term so they can go out of the way.

BOBS

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

Loads of lovely sounding projects going on.

................... trying to use my vast wool stash up.

Would love ideas for using up wool stash - 3 full carrier bag fulls!! - If only I could crochet I would love to be doing granny squares for blankets but alas its hats for shoeboxes. What do the rest of you do ?

(I have tried youtube tutorials for crocheting but just cant seem to hold wool/needle correctly. Too many years spent knitting me thinks :A

mrs-moneypenny

Bobs if you have baby wool it's worth asking your local maternity hospital if they need anything. Mine want hats and little knitted triangles new mums pop in their bras then put in incubator with babe to transfer mums scent to help bonding.
Or instant smoothie hats are another quick little knit to use up odds and ends.
You could knit squares to make into a blanket once you have enough.

Btw I'm left handed and you don't even want to see how I hold knitting needles, I've been told by mil I crochet the wrong way round as I do my work back to front and work the wrong way round the circles or squares, but they look fine when I'm finished so I'm happy. Don't let people put you off if you want to try something.

mary_hinge

BOBS wrote: »

Would love ideas for using up wool stash - 3 full carrier bag fulls!! - If only I could crochet I would love to be doing granny squares for blankets but alas its hats for shoeboxes. What do the rest of you do ?

(I have tried youtube tutorials for crocheting but just cant seem to hold wool/needle correctly. Too many years spent knitting me thinks :A

Can you go along to any local stitch and b*tch groups BOBS, often having someone showing you can help make it easier!

I'm trying to use up my vast stash.... I seemingly have huge amounts of style craft dk in odd colours!