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The Knitters Thread

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  • PepPop
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    Poorbuthappy55 Hope you have a great time and spend all your pennies on some lovely wool :)
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    jennyjelly wrote: »
    Hi all

    I've been knitting for years, make great socks, jumpers, toys etc, but my one and only attempt at lace was absolutely disastrous.

    It's taken me a while to pluck up the courage to have another go and I really would like to get it right this time.

    So can anyone recommend a really REALLY simple and quite small pattern to start with? I think I was a bit optimistic last time as I tried to do lace socks, so maybe something like a little basic scarf would be better.

    Thanks

    JJ

    How about something like this pattern ?

    http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTwisp.html

    If you decide to knit this I would go for a thicker wool though. Learning to knit lace with fine wool is not easy. Also, with a thicker wool it will be easier to undo your work should you make a mistake. Something in a 4ply cotton would work well. Obvously the size would be different, but this is not critical as this is a scarf not a garment.

    The pattern for knitty is listed as 'mellow' i.e. easy to knit.
  • dizzy_lizzie
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    Poorbuthappy55 wrote: »
    Hi

    I read this thread whenever I log on to MSE but rarely post but today I am feeling excited because tomorrow I'm going to the Stitch & Craft Exhibition at Kensington Olympia and a whole floor is dedicated to knitting & crochet. I can't wait to see all the new wools etc and I have been saving up so have some money to spend .. whoopee!

    Ooh that sounds fantastic. Have a lovely day :)

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  • jennyjelly
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    Spider_In_The_Bath wrote: »
    How about something like this pattern ?

    http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTwisp.html

    If you decide to knit this I would go for a thicker wool though. Learning to knit lace with fine wool is not easy. Also, with a thicker wool it will be easier to undo your work should you make a mistake. Something in a 4ply cotton would work well. Obvously the size would be different, but this is not critical as this is a scarf not a garment.

    The pattern for knitty is listed as 'mellow' i.e. easy to knit.

    Thanks Spider, that's really pretty and looks so simple even I can't make a mess of it (probably!)

    I have some Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn which will look lovely in this pattern - problem solved!
    Oh dear, here we go again.
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    jennyjelly wrote: »
    Thanks Spider, that's really pretty and looks so simple even I can't make a mess of it (probably!)

    I have some Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn which will look lovely in this pattern - problem solved!

    Noro wool is lovely. I have some of the sock yarn too. It should look great in the variagated colours. Post of piccy when done please as it would be nice to see.
  • cuddles123
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    Has anyone ever used an alternative to Sirdar Big Softie?

    Thinking of knitting something for my daughter, but the yarn will cost £30 :eek:

    I'm also looking for a cheap chunky wool if anyone can recommend anything.
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  • anakat
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    Poorbuthappy55 wrote: »
    Hi

    I read this thread whenever I log on to MSE but rarely post but today I am feeling excited because tomorrow I'm going to the Stitch & Craft Exhibition at Kensington Olympia and a whole floor is dedicated to knitting & crochet. I can't wait to see all the new wools etc and I have been saving up so have some money to spend .. whoopee!

    :hello:
    Another lurker here, I was hoping *poorbut happy* would have come back and told us what it was like. I am going on Sat. and it would be good to have some tips on where to find the bargains.
  • Keiss_21
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    I'm off to the one at NEC next week...plan on being there all day!!! Just hope I will be well enough to last that long :o


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  • Savannah02K
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    Hello everyone. I've just frogged the Debbie Bliss bolero Cathay pattern. I don't know whether I knitted the wrong size or I've lost weight (ever hopeful!) but it really needs to be a size smaller now. Questiion is - would you just re-knit with yarn as is or would you wash it, rewind it round say back of chair to get kinks out? Interested to hear what other folks would say/do. Thanks all.
  • pigpen
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    i'd knit it from what is already knitted so it unravels as you go.. it shouldn't be too wiggly if it is just finished.
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